Erfindergarden – Invent. Repair. Share. Educate
Pronounced: „Air-fin-der-garden“. German for „Inventors‘ Garden“
Who we are
Erfindergarden (pronounced Air-fin-der-garden) is German for Inventors’ Garden. We are a non-profit organization based in Munich, Germany. We work at the intersection of DIY culture, sustainability, and technology — building a future where access, repair, and learning are open to all.
Our mission is to promote a resource-efficient, climate-just and socially equitable urban development through education, access and community.
Our core initiatives
- Münchner Werkzeugbibliothek (Tool Library Munich) – community-based tool lending for individuals
- Repair Cafés Network Munich – Activating volunteers and building repair culture across Munich
- MachsGanz – Repair Education – Workshops and mobile formats teaching repair skills in schools and youth centers
- KI Verleihstation – AI Lending Station – Smart lockers for 24/7 access to tools, powered by an AI agent
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