Fab Island

The Vision

What if an entire island could become a distributed manufacturing zone? Not a free trade zone for corporations — but a network of community-owned fabrication spaces where Balinese people can design and produce what they need, locally, using global knowledge and local materials.

That's Fab Island.

The Programme

Fab Island is a long-term initiative to establish a network of Fab Labs, micro-factories, and maker spaces across Bali's regencies — from Denpasar to Singaraja, from Ubud to Nusa Penida.

Phase 1: Anchor Labs

Establish three fully equipped Fab Labs as regional anchors — Jimbaran (south), Ubud (central), and Singaraja (north). Each lab trains local operators and serves the surrounding communities.

Phase 2: Community Nodes

Deploy lightweight maker spaces in schools, community centres, and craft cooperatives — equipped with entry-level digital tools (vinyl cutters, small laser cutters, Arduino kits) and connected to the anchor labs for training and support.

Phase 3: Local Supply Chains

Connect Fab Island nodes into local material supply chains — sourcing bamboo, coconut shell, recycled plastics, and agricultural waste as feedstocks for community manufacturing.

Phase 4: Island-Wide Network

By 2030, a fully connected network where any Balinese maker can access tools, training, materials, and markets — and where the island produces more of what it consumes, locally.

Why Bali?

Bali is uniquely positioned for this experiment:

• Strong craft traditions and skilled artisan communities
• Tourism economy creating demand for locally made goods
• Island geography creating natural boundaries for circular economy experiments
• Active youth population eager for alternative economic paths
• Global visibility to attract international partners and investment

Join the Network

Whether you're a school, village cooperative, social enterprise, or government agency — if you believe in local making, we want to hear from you.