Mada Innovation Club

From one of the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 of the United Nations Convention to take prosperity and reduce inequality, and from this point of view, Mada Center for Assistive Technology launched Mada Innovation Club, which is to encourage innovators with disabilities, people with functional limitations and the elderly who are enthusiastic about innovation and want to create, collaborate, and implement their ideas.

Vision: To provide a safe and inclusive innovation ecosystem for people with disabilities and the elderly to reach, explore, visualize and develop outcomes in Qatar and beyond.

Mission: Supporting the journey of innovators with all creative tools through specialized programs, and capacity building through training workshops.

• Empowering persons with disabilities and the elderly to stimulate innovation.
• Build the capacity of innovators with disabilities in innovation, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and robotics for their future success and future employment.
• Support entrepreneurship and foster a dynamic innovation environment for members.

• Exploration: An opportunity to explore ideas and support the creative nature of people with disabilities and older adults.
• Encouragement: Encourage and enhance the positive impact of innovation.
• Collaboration: Collaboration from Mada’s team and experts in discussion groups to present ideas and help complete the innovation.
• Empowerment: Confidence in a safe environment that enables motivation and productivity.

Going forward, we invite you to sponsor the world’s first innovator club for people with disabilities and the elderly in Qatar and the Arab world.

Mada Fab Lab is the world’s first comprehensive technology and digital manufacturing space, an innovation and learning center equipped with digital manufacturing tools and equipment, providing hands-on expertise in digital manufacturing and technology-related activities. Mada Fab Lab aims to enhance accessibility and inclusion by providing opportunities for people with disabilities and people with functional limitations to participate in innovative projects and create assistive technology solutions that can improve their lives.

This unique factory has been officially accredited by the Fab Fab Foundation, making it part of the international network of Fab Labs dedicated to fostering creativity and innovation through digital manufacturing technologies.

Mada Fab Lab plays an important role in promoting universal digital access and promoting a new concept of manufacturing labs that is different from traditional labs. Mada Fab Lab aims to support, promote and accelerate ideas in transforming products into products that allow the development of high-value local entrepreneurs and businesses for people with disabilities. The goal is to provide people with disabilities in all sectors of Qatar and the GCC with creative ideas to participate together in the design, production and dissemination of innovative products and services.

Mada FabLab’s Laser Cutter Service is a pinnacle of precision technology designed for accessibility and inclusivity. Beyond offering precise cutting capabilities, the service promotes educational empowerment through workshops and training programs. Known for its versatility, the Laser Cutter accommodates various materials and emphasizes customization, supporting a range of applications from intricate designs to functional prototypes. Positioned as a hub for prototyping excellence, Mada FabLab fosters collaboration, creating a dynamic environment for idea-sharing and innovation. Users receive dedicated technical support, ensuring a seamless experience and successful project realization. In summary, the Laser Cutter Service exemplifies the fusion of precision technology, education, and inclusivity at Mada FabLab.