open call #1

Catalogue of challenges

• Mobility

  Fab City HAMBURG
  Pop-up Factory Zone: Enabling Ad-Hoc Manufacturing on Bicycle Wheels

  LAUDS Factory is on a quest to redefine manufacturing mobility. Imagine a cargo bike, but not just any bike - a mobile maker's dream equipped with a 3D printer, laser cutter, and more. The challenge? Upgrading existing cargo bike projects to carry this tech powerhouse. We are looking for a modular marvel that allows for the swift transport and setup of manufacturing tools, all neatly packed to fit existing cargo bike dimensions.

  Plus, we would be adding a twist with an energy box to keep the gears turning wherever this bike rolls. It is about creating access to manufacturing power in the nooks and crannies of our cities, wherever the road takes us. It's about taking the factory to the streets, one pedal at a time.
• Mobility

  Maker V-10 COPENHAGEN
  Reviving Mobility in the City of Bicycles: From Discarded Transportation Parts to Innovation

  Are you up for the challenge of breathing new life into discarded transportation components? We invite you to explore the potential of old car parts, bicycle components, scooters, and other mobility objects. Your task is to re-imagine their purpose, transforming them into innovative, functional creations/products/solutions that serve new needs or enhance existing ones. From repurposed gears to upcycled frames, unleash your creativity and ingenuity to reshape the future of mobility.

  In Copenhagen alone, there are approximately 32,000 abandoned bikes, representing a vast resource waiting to be utilized in new products. These materials can be sourced locally and repurposed at the LAUDS Factory. Join us in the quest to give these neglected objects a second life and redefine the possibilities of transportation.
• Mobility

  Université de Lorraine LORRAINE
  Smart Mobility Solutions for Efficient, Resilient and Sustainable Forms of Transportation

  In the Lorraine region, cities are seeking to limit the use of both combustion and electric vehicles to reduce pollutant emissions and traffic density. At the same time, the installation of electric recharging points is encouraged. Town centers are also very attractive to the surrounding areas because of the amenities they offer. In rural areas, transport options are becoming increasingly precarious, and the individual vehicle remains an agile means of getting around easily when necessary.

  We invite you to pioneer new solutions for active mobility, based on human physical activity, to transport people or goods through non-motorized means. Unleash the power of immersive and commons-based technologies to develop inclusive soft mobility products and solutions. Whether it is facilitating the dissemination of cultural projects in the countryside or empowering local authorities and citizens to transform public spaces, let us create flexible and accessible solutions that reduce the need for travel or make it more efficient.
• Energy

  Université de Lorraine LORRAINE
  Efficient Recycling for a Greener Future

  Plastic materials waste is a global concern, demanding a paradigm shift. It is time to embrace a circular economy. The Green Fablab at Université de Lorraine is a pioneer in distributed recycling with open-source machines, exploring the impact of local plastic recycling in a short supply chain. However, additional recycling facilities could mean higher energy consumption and increased emissions, jeopardizing both our planet and workplace safety.

  That is where you come in. We are looking for visionary projects to enhance energy efficiency across the recycling process value chain, from collection to manufacturing, using open-source, low-tech solutions. Whether it is improving sorting methods or designing safer work environments, your ideas can make a difference.

  And it is not just about innovation—it is about inspiration. You will have the chance to spread awareness and ignite passion for recycling through creative and artistic means, empowering local communities in the city of Nancy via L’Octroi-Nancy.
• Energy

  Maker V-10 COPENHAGEN
  Revolutionize Local Recycling: Solutions Repurposing Materials into Valuable Composites

  Are you ready to revolutionize recycling beyond plastics? We challenge you to create a system that transforms various materials into valuable composites. Inspired by initiatives like Precious Plastic, we are looking for innovative solutions that go beyond traditional recycling methods. Imagine a machine that can turn wood sawdust into durable composites or repurpose other waste materials into valuable resources.

  Your task is to design a solution that promotes circularity, sustainability, and resource efficiency while ensuring that it can produce new products locally. By closing the gap and keeping all resources within the local ecosystem, your solution will contribute to building a more resilient and sustainable community. Join us in redefining the future of recycling by turning waste into valuable assets through creative engineering and ingenuity.
• Energy

  Fab City HAMBURG
  Unlocking Insights: Revolutionizing the Way We See and Manage Resource Consumption

  Dive into LAUDS Factory's world where every watt and drop counts. We are on a mission to weave a digital web that tracks and optimizes how resources flow through space, using the coolest tech from IoT stacks to machine learning. The challenge? Boost and deploy innovative solutions that can, for instance, pump up a sensor game to make them a breeze to add to our data universe, streamline Node-Red for seamless sensor integration, and turbocharge Grafana for slick, insightful visualizations.

  The visualizations are one major factor to trigger a change of behavior into more sustainable patterns. It is about predicting the pulse of consumption and lighting the way to smarter use of energy and materials. And yes, we are throwing open the doors for all to tinker, because this challenge is open source.
• Agriculture

  Fab City HAMBURG
  Towards the Future of Farming: Low-Maintenance Innovation for Local Food Production

  Imagine a world where fresh, local food is at your fingertips, effortlessly grown with minimal manual intervention. We challenge innovators to create and execute innovative solutions for local and urban food production, emphasizing feasibility, scalable application, resource efficiency in both construction and operation, modularity for easy adaptation, repair and modification, as well as sustainability.

  This challenge seeks to transform the accessibility of fresh, locally sourced produce within communities while mitigating environmental harm. Drawing inspiration from initiatives like farm.bot, the goal is to revolutionise conventional approaches for food production, fostering a more sustainable and community-centric paradigm. Join us in this quest to revolutionize how we grow and harvest food, paving the way for a healthier, more sustainable future.
• Agriculture

  Maker V-10 COPENHAGEN
  Greening Urban Spaces: Innovate Vertical Farming Systems from Local Waste Streams

  Are you ready to revolutionize urban sustainability and food production? We challenge you to develop and produce, at the LAUDS Factory - Maker, a solution that grows food using local waste streams. Inspired by the need for sustainable food alternatives, the lack of space in the cities and heightened environmental awareness, we're seeking innovative creations that can be deployed in public or private spaces.

  You may imagine a modular, vertical system that utilizes recycled materials and waste products (grey or yellow water for example) to cultivate fresh food products; imagine enriching local communities with accessible and nutritious food options. Your task is to produce a structure that not only raises awareness of sustainability, but also provides practical solutions for urban food insecurity.

  By leveraging local waste streams and transforming them into productive assets, your solution will contribute to building resilient and self-sufficient communities. Join us in reimagining urban spaces as vibrant hubs of sustainability and food abundance through creative engineering and ingenuity.

Application form

This link will be the entry point for the submission of all proposals to this open call. Any proposal submitted through other channels will be automatically rejected.