Our Labs

IIT Bombay’s Tinkerers’ Laboratory is a student-driven space, managed solely by students under Prof. Ramesh Singh’s guidance. Inaugurated in 2014, it facilitates practical learning through over 400 projects and 1800+ course projects. The lab supports innovation with the ‘Makerspace 101’ curriculum and fosters entrepreneurship, evidenced by its contribution to 10 startups. It was also the first Tinkerers Lab to be inaugurated

Located at IIT Hyderabad, this 1000 sq. ft. Tinkerers Lab, supports projects focused on innovation, and technology. The lab’s Flagship event THRUST, the de-jure TechFest of IIT Hyderabad, and has secured sponsorships from companies like Bosch, Mathworks, Ansys, Silicon Labs, Hexagon, Suzuki Innovation Center, and Airforce.

Located at IIT Gandhinagar, the Tinkerers’ Lab fosters a strong tinkering cultural facility Providing students access to tools like laser cutters and 3D printers, the lab empowers them to realise their ideas. With 462 unique users and 3764 hours of usage in 2022-23, its impact is significant. Beyond local activities, the lab strengthens the broader makerspace network by hosting Tinkeract, an All India Tinkerers’ Lab Meet.

The Tinkerers’ Lab at Pravara Rural Engineering College (PREC Loni) operates under Guidance of Prof Suhas Kale. This lab supports student projects, including an IOT project designed to help farmers with soil constituent data and the development of a robot for Dussehra celebrations. They also serve as learning hub by organising workshops and learning session on the 3D printers, Laser cutter and Aurdino Bootcamps for other local institutes and schools

Established in 2021, the IIT Jammu Tinkerers’ Lab is a 1800 sq. ft. facility that provides 24-hour access to students and faculty, fostering a space for innovation and hands-on learning. The lab aims to cultivate innovation skills, promote indigenous production, and develop futuristic skills like complex problem-solving. In the 2023-24 period, the lab supported 414 projects, with the 3D printer being the most popular machine. The lab has shown significant growth in events and outreach, and IIT Jammu is planning to integrate it into a larger Institute Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Center to further enhance its capabilities and impact.

The Tinkerers’ Lab at Nirma University, Ahmedabad, is a platform for students to achieve recognition for their engineering projects. An example is the development of an Agastya 4.1(Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle) that won 1st prize in Aligarh Muslim University Remotely Operated Vehicle Challenge 3.0 National Level competition. The lab’s activities are also showcased through media like a shared ‘Octa Pod’ video.

The Tinkerers’ Lab at BITS Pilani is a 750 sq. ft. student-run makerspace established in 2022. The lab has played a crucial role in supporting various BITS Pilani projects and technical teams. Key projects include the development of a rover by CRISS and the Cansat project by Team Anant. The lab has assisted technical teams in streamlining operations and manufacturing components for competitions, such as rover wheels, CanSat fins, and pivot steering mechanisms.

With its recent launch at ICT Mumbai in May 2023, this chemical Tinkerers’ Lab is one of its kind where students develop problem-solving skills by introducing tinkering as a path to advanced engineering and manufacturing practices. This lab is managed under the guidance of faculty Prof. Vishwanath Dalvi.

This ChemE Tinkerers’ Lab by the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Bombay was inaugurated in 2022 to facilitate “hands-on” learning for students while equipping them with a physical environment that is conducive to technological innovations. This lab is managed under the guidance of faculty Prof. Venkat Gundabala.

IIT Indore’s Tinkerers’ Lab, inaugurated on September 11, 2023, is intended to foster a culture of making and innovation within the institute. Typically, Tinkerers’ Labs function as makerspaces equipped with tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, and other equipment that enable students to design and build prototypes. It is probable that the IIT Indore lab supports academic projects, personal explorations, and participation in competitions, providing a collaborative environment for students from various disciplines

Fully sponsored by Dr Ranbir Singh, This TL was inaugurated on 17th December 2024 by Dr Ranbir Singh. It is situated in the Super Academic Block of IIT Ropar.