Owerri Innovation Hub

Owerri Innovation Hub

Owerri, Nigeria
5000 sq ft
24/7 Access
150+ Members

Our flagship makerspace in the heart of Owerri, featuring state-of-the-art equipment for digital fabrication, electronics, woodworking, and metalworking. The space is designed to foster collaboration and innovation among makers of all skill levels.

About This Space

Established in 2018, the Owerri Innovation Hub was our first makerspace and remains our largest facility. Located in Irete, the space serves a diverse community of entrepreneurs, artists, engineers, students, and hobbyists.

The 5000 square foot facility is divided into specialized zones for different types of making, including a clean area for electronics, a woodshop, metalworking area, digital fabrication lab, and collaborative workspace. Our mission is to provide access to tools and knowledge that empower people to create solutions to local challenges.

Beyond equipment access, we offer regular workshops, mentorship programs, and networking events to help members develop both technical and entrepreneurial skills.

Equipment & Facilities

State-of-the-art tools available for member use

Digital Fabrication

Ultimaker S5 3D Printers (3x)

Dual extrusion, build volume 330 × 240 × 300 mm

Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter

45W CO₂ laser, 12 × 20 inch bed

ShopBot PRSalpha CNC Router

96 × 48 inch bed, 3HP spindle

Formlabs Form 3L Resin Printer

Large-format SLA printing, 335 × 200 × 300 mm

Electronics

Electronics Workstations (10x)

Oscilloscopes, power supplies, soldering stations

PCB Milling Machine

Bantam Tools Desktop PCB Milling Machine

Component Library

Extensive inventory of electronic components

Surface Mount Rework Station

For precision SMD soldering and rework

Woodworking

SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw

10-inch with 52-inch fence system

Powermatic Planer/Jointer

15-inch planer, 8-inch jointer

Laguna Bandsaws (2x)

14-inch and 18-inch models

Dust Collection System

Centralized system with blast gates

Membership Options

Choose the plan that fits your making needs

Membership Type Access Machine Time Storage Price
Basic Weekdays 9am-6pm 5 hours/month Small locker ₦5,000/month Sign Up
Maker POPULAR 24/7 access 15 hours/month Medium locker ₦15,000/month Sign Up
Professional 24/7 + dedicated desk Unlimited Large storage ₦30,000/month Sign Up
Day Pass NEW One day access 2 hours None ₦2,500/day Sign Up

All Members Receive:

  • Free safety training on all equipment
  • Access to member-only workshops
  • Discounts on advanced training
  • Monthly member showcase events
  • 10% discount on materials purchased in-house

Upcoming Events & Workshops

June 2023

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
Intro to 3D Printing
2
3
Woodworking Basics
Open House

Featured Workshops:

June 10, 2023 | 10am-2pm

Laser Cutting for Beginners

Learn to design for and operate our Glowforge laser cutters. No experience required.

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June 17, 2023 | 1pm-5pm

Arduino Fundamentals

Introduction to microcontroller programming and basic electronics.

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June 24, 2023 | 9am-4pm

CNC Router Masterclass

Full-day intensive on designing for and operating our ShopBot CNC.

Learn More

Meet Our Team

Experienced staff ready to support your projects

Peace Anosike

Peace Anosike

Space Manager

With a background in Agricultural engineering and 8 years of makerspace experience, Peace oversees daily operations and can help with any technical challenges.

David Nwoye

David Nwoye

Digital Fabrication Specialist

David is our resident expert on 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC machining. He leads most of our digital fabrication workshops.

Patricia Opara

Patricia Opara

Woodshop Instructor

A master carpenter with 15 years experience, Patricia teaches all our woodworking classes and ensures shop safety.

Chike Obi

Emmanuel Odunlade

Electronics Mentor

Former hardware engineer at a leading tech company, Emmanuel now helps members with all things electronics and IoT.

Space Rules & Safety

  • All members must complete safety training before using equipment
  • Personal protective equipment must be worn in appropriate areas
  • Clean up your workspace after use
  • Report any equipment issues immediately to staff
  • Respect other members' projects and workspace
  • No unapproved modifications to tools or equipment
  • Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult
  • Materials must be approved before use (some restrictions apply)

Makerspace Safety Handbook

Download our complete safety guidelines to ensure safe operation of all equipment. All members must read and acknowledge this handbook.

Download Safety Handbook (PDF)

Version 2.1 • Last Updated: April 17, 2025

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Member Testimonials

"The Owerri Innovation Hub completely transformed my business. With access to their CNC router, I was able to prototype my furniture designs at a fraction of the cost of outsourcing. The community feedback was invaluable."
Amina Yusuf
Amina Yusuf
Founder, UrbanWood Furniture
"As an engineering student, the hub gave me access to equipment my university didn't have. I developed my solar-powered irrigation system prototype here, which won a national innovation award."
Emeka Idioha
Emeka Idioha
Agricultural Engineering Student
"The electronics mentorship program helped me transition from hobbyist to professional. I now run a successful IoT startup thanks to the skills and connections I made at the hub."
Chioma Adebayo
Chioma Moukara
CEO, SmartFarm Technologies

Frequently Asked Questions

No prior experience is required! We welcome makers of all skill levels. Our membership includes basic training on equipment, and we offer workshops for beginners in all areas of making.

Members must be at least 16 years old. Minors aged 16-17 must have parental consent and be accompanied by an adult for certain equipment. We offer special youth programs during school breaks.

Yes! All membership levels include some storage. Basic members get a small locker, while Maker and Professional members receive larger storage options. Large projects may require special arrangement.

We stock some basic materials for sale (3D printer filament, small wood pieces, electronic components). Members typically supply their own materials, but we can recommend local suppliers.

Absolutely! Many of our members run businesses from the space. We only ask that commercial users respect other members' access to equipment during busy times.

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