Maker Faire Rome Call for Schools

From the classrooms to Maker Faire Rome via Call for Schools 2026

The call closed on June 30th Read the rules

Since 2013, Maker Faire Rome has given a platform and a stage to students and teachers developing projects in schools — inviting all Italian and European upper secondary schools to take an active role in presenting prototypes, applied research and learning projects to the public.

If your institution has developed – or is developing – a prototype, an applied research project, an innovative learning pathway, or a solution that brings together technology, creativity, and social impact, you can present it to a wide international audience: in person at the event, and online on this website. The Call for Schools is organised in collaboration with the Ministero dell’Istruzione e del Merito (Italian Ministry of Education and Merit).

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Why take part

Bringing your school’s work to Maker Faire Rome means taking it beyond the classroom and into a public setting where students can explain, test and discuss their work directly with visitors. For students and teachers alike, it is a chance to:

Present a project

at one of Europe’s leading public events dedicated to technology, education and applied creativity.

Enrich the learning experience

by sharing it with the public, the media, businesses, institutions, and the wider maker and research community.

Bridge learning, experimentation, and real-world practice

an opportunity to present your work to a knowledgeable, attentive audience and receive direct feedback.

This is more than a showcase. It is a setting where educational work can be presented, understood, and discussed directly with the public. A submission can represent the work of a class, a group of students, a laboratory, an interdisciplinary course, or a school-wide project.

Topics and categories

Maker Faire Rome welcomes projects across a wide range of fields, including:

Technology and innovation

3D printing, artificial intelligence, IoT, electronics, robotics.

Environmental sustainability

Agritech, circular economy, smart cities.

Science and health

Biotechnology, digital health, scientific research.

Creativity and culture

Digital craftsmanship, augmented and virtual reality, wearables.

Education and society

Coding, food innovation, learning-focused projects.

Selection criteria

A working prototype that can be demonstrated.

Creativity and originality of the project.

Active public engagement and promotion of the creative process.

Technical and logistical feasibility for an in-person event.

How to take part

The 14th edition of Maker Faire Rome will take place from 23 to 25 October 2026 at the Gazometro Ostiense.
To take part, follow these straightforward steps:

Read the rules

to check the requirements, selection criteria and conditions of participation.

Complete the online form

with a clear and thorough description of your project.

Upload descriptions, images and videos

along with any other materials that will help present the project effectively.

Applications are assessed by a panel of experts and curators. If your project is selected, the school will receive free exhibition space to present it to visitors. State schools based outside the Municipality of Rome may also receive a partial reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs, under the conditions set out in the rules.