An ICTP-IAEA-UNESCO Meeting in presence in Stellenbosch, South Africa

Open hardware solutions can play a crucial role in promoting sustainable development. By enabling transparency and collaboration, open hardware solutions can lead to the development of sustainable technologies that can easily be adapted to local contexts.

Open hardware, characterized by open access to designs and specifications, presents an opportunity for promoting sustainability and equity. By design, it facilitates a reduction in waste through modularity and repairability, extending the lifespan of electronic devices and diminishing electronic waste. Enhanced efficiency is another hallmark of open hardware. The collaborative nature of its development allows for diverse inputs and innovations, which can lead to more resource-efficient and high-performance hardware systems.

Open hardware empowers communities, particularly those with unique challenges and limited access to technology. The open nature of these projects democratizes technology, enabling local communities to develop solutions tailored to their specific needs. It cultivates self-reliance and participation in global technology discourse.

Grants: A limited number of grants are available to support the attendance of selected participants, with priority given to participants from developing countries. There is no registration fee.