Remember when we used to watch things like Phil in the Future? Movies in general with the cool gadgets and amazing technological innovations all crammed up in something so small like a van? Well, this story is kind of a dream come true. Cairo Hackerspace and Eshbok have joined together to set out on a road trip to more than 20 cities across Egypt with the Maker Express, a microbus converted into a mobile makerspace and equipped with educational tools and electronic gadgets such as a 3D printer, laser cutters, a small library and small robots! I know what you are thinking, childhood dreams! Attack! The aim of this trip is to encourage locals and potential innovators to take the step and build their own innovative hubs. While the trip will mainly involve visiting established organizations such as schools, universities, makerspaces and, startups, Cairo Hackerspace and Eshbok will also be on the lookout for fledgling organizations and lone makers and will be providing them with the needed support, resources and community connections to help them expand their projects. The trip will include talks, workshops and training. The talks will serve as…
