EnCube Labs brings experiential teaching of design, technology, and fabrication to empower entrepreneurship. Based on 12 years of research at MIT.
The system based on a framework with 12 years of research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has shown significant changes in creative confidence and self-learning abilities of individuals, especially in children and youth.
But opportunities to develop these skills vary. Traditional education often prioritizes rote learning over curiosity and problem-solving, causing us to lose countless potential innovators.
If children are exposed to hands-on learning early in life, they can build creativity, self-learning skills, and confidence—key traits of successful entrepreneurs.
By fostering experiential learning, mentorship, and a mindset that sees failure as growth, we can unlock their potential and empower them to create, lead, and drive change.
This Collaborative Hub serves as the epicenter, providing dedicated spaces for interactions, furnishing essential tools and materials that enable the generation of innovative solutions, and for showcasing student projects.
Comprising a diverse network that includes students, educators, mentors, administrators, and external supporters, this vibrant community is the driving force behind creativity and knowledge exchange. It thrives on the collective strengths and collaboration of its members.
A nurturing environment steeped in innovation and entrepreneurship is meticulously cultivated over time. This culture becomes a magnetic force, drawing in newcomers and seamlessly guiding them into the roles of peer mentors. It's a culture that not only endures but thrives, preserving and amplifying the entrepreneurial spirit throughout the ecosystem's ongoing evolution.
Four distinct pathways — from hands-on making to entrepreneurial launch — each grounded in 12 years of MIT-backed experiential learning research.
Design. Build. Innovate.
Zero2Maker empowers students with hands-on skills in design, technology prototyping, and product development. Through interactive projects, mentorship, and real-world challenges, participants learn to turn ideas into tangible innovations. The program nurtures creativity, problem-solving, and technical expertise, preparing students for careers in engineering, design, and entrepreneurship.
Explore Zero2MakerInternational Bootcamp on Innovation & Entrepreneurship
An immersive bootcamp that transforms mindsets, equipping students with confidence, self-learning abilities, and critical thinking skills to become innovators and entrepreneurs. Participants develop the entrepreneurial tools and skills needed to seek opportunities, solve real problems, and create lasting value.
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Built for teams. Designed for impact.
Corporate innovation is essential for businesses to stay competitive, drive efficiency, and adapt to evolving market demands. This hands-on bootcamp equips corporate teams with the tools and strategies needed to drive transformative growth — fostering new product development, enhancing customer experience, and ensuring long-term sustainability.
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Semester & year-long immersive learning
This semester- or year-long course immerses students in the design process through 20–30 interactive sessions. Each session takes a fresh approach, introducing concepts through engaging instructional videos and an adventure-based comic series. Students apply their learning hands-on in the Zero2Maker Lab, guided by trained mentors.
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EnCube Labs works with schools, universities, and organizations across communities around the world — bringing hands-on experiential learning of design, technology, and fabrication to students and youth.
From maker sessions in schools to international entrepreneurship bootcamps — a selection of recent EnCube Labs activities from the source record.
Zero2Entrepreneur 7-day Bootcamp for middle and high school students from Japan, India, Myanmar, and Malaysia.
Zero2Maker Course for school students at UC Berkeley.
Zero2Maker Course for school students at Khan Lab School, Mountain View, CA.
Started Zero2Maker Course for undergraduate students at Ehime University, Japan.
Zero2Entrepreneur 7-day Bootcamp for students from Japan and India in Kochi, India.
7-day Bootcamp for middle and high school students from Japan, India, Myanmar, and Malaysia at Asia School of Business, Kuala Lumpur.
Conducted Zero2Maker workshop in Tokyo, in partnership with Life is Tech! for students from Japan. Also conducting several maker events through the month at schools in Tokyo, Katsuta, Osaka, Kochi, Fukuoka, Matsuyama, and Ehime.
Ashoka University, Sonipet — Zero2Maker session conducted as part of the course on Jugaad.
Conducted Zero2Maker workshops in multiple schools across Japan: Kochi, Fukuoka, Shibuya, Totori, Tokyo.
Zero2Maker course for 40 students across Myanmar. This program was organized by S2F to help students who lost access to schooling during the social unrest in the country.
Zero2Maker Teacher Training for two schools in India: Bharatita Vidya Peedom, Parassala, Kerala, and Sevelaya School, Chennai.
Through hands-on experiences in design, technology, and fabrication, we help students turn ideas into action and develop the confidence to create, learn, and build their own futures.
