The Maryland Makerspace Pilot Initiative Program is now up and running, offering grant funding and technical support to local governments and non-profits to establish or expand makerspaces.
Increasingly, Maryland’s makerspaces provide greater service to the communities they serve, including providing spaces for gathering and civic engagement, economic development and entrepreneurial inspiration, and central hubs for service delivery.
The Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) defines a “makerspace” as:
a community space that: provides access to tools, technology, and knowledge for learners and entrepreneurs; results in the prototyping or creation of physical goods; and supports the development of technical education opportunities for personal growth, workforce training and early-stage business ventures.
Local governments around the state help empower and…
