Katrijn Bulckens
ABSTRACT
In this paper we present an ongoing research project aimed at evaluating the impact of the Mind- and Makerspace (MaM) in Bruges, Belgium. The MaM is envisioned as an open space where students, schools, social organizations, entrepreneurs, companies and citizens are stimulated to develop a creative, exploratory and entrepreneurial attitude to contribute to a sustainable society. To achieve these objectives the MaM offers infrastructure, network, knowledge, methodologies and coaching. The MaM was founded by Howest University of Applied Sciences and intended as an open education system, aiming to detect and empower talents of any individual. The main goal of this impact research is to investigate whether the approach works, under what circumstances and what change it brings for its users and partners. This research project aims to contribute to an accessible impact measurement methodology as well, that can be used by other social entrepreneurs.
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