Amazon launches free tech skill facility for underserved students in Bengaluru

Amazon has unveiled its first-ever Amazon Future Engineer Makerspace in Bengaluru, a free educational facility aimed at providing underserved students with hands-on experience in technology. Through a partnership with The Innovation Story, the initiative seeks to empower over 4,000 students from grades 5 to 12 with skills in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and 3D printing by 2025.

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The Makerspace offers a range of programs tailored to students of varying skill levels. Beginners can opt for introductory 3–4-hour sessions in basic robotics and coding, while more advanced students have access to intensive, two-day, six-hour workshops in programming, prototyping, and design. For those interested in deeper engagement, the facility also offers multi-month courses aimed at helping students attain expert-level proficiency.

Designed to foster innovation, the space includes specialized areas where students can create and test their own robots. It’s equipped with state-of-the-art tools like 3D printers, power tools, and electronics kits used in international competitions. Guided by expert mentors and Amazon volunteers, students will hone critical skills in coding, design thinking, and problem-solving.

This facility is Amazon’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of tech leaders. Students can pre-book sessions, which allow up to 40 participants at a time.