The JRC makers-in-residence programme is an immersive programme to promote collaborations with JRC scientific staff and enhance community building.

The programme is for EU-based innovative thinkers and tinkerers. For makers to further their practice and collaborate with JRC researches. For makers open to undertake an experimental journey of exploration of the world of JRC science and local community.

The JRC makers-in-residence programme aims to reinforce spaces of dialogue and co-creation by

developing original thematic projects (multi-disciplinary; combining art, science and technology),
attracting innovative ideas,
promoting partnerships,
publishing findings of dialogues and collaboration work.
JRC makers-in-residence programme provides

a unique space at the crossroad between science and policy,
space for exchange of ideas between makers, researchers and locals,
resources (e.g. JRC makerspace, grants),
an opportunity to engage in crosscutting projects.
https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/makerspace-at-the-jrc/jrc-makers-residence-programme?fbclid=IwAR3rZMM700LBhYiTAS5XKldOOepiA7m9LIO_N7lETXkO8TKn5_9AGr7AooA