Future Institute's incubation space for experimentation, collaboration, and creation.
At Future Institute, incubation is how innovation takes shape.
The Lab helps turn ideas into tangible outcomes through guided experimentation and real-world testing. By combining education, technology, and design, it enables creators to move from learning to doing and developing solutions that deliver measurable results for the Maldives.
The Innovation Lab is the practical extension of our mission to help Maldivians learn, innovate, and lead.
It transforms classroom learning into applied incubation, guiding teams from concept to prototype and from prototype to scalable solutions.
Here, learning continues as practice, building, testing, and growing ideas into ventures that create value for people and communities.
The Lab provides the structure, mentorship, and tools innovators need to develop, test, and grow their ideas.Every participant gains practical experience in turning concepts into sustainable ventures.
Mentorship and Guidance
Work with experienced mentors, innovators, and industry experts who guide you from idea to impact.
Workspace and Tools
Access collaborative learning spaces, cloud labs, and digital prototyping facilities.
Learning to Launch
Join short modules on design thinking, validation, and business modelling designed for creators and startups.
Research Support
Use Future Institute’s and MINDCo’s research capabilities for testing, evaluation, and impact measurement.
Networks and Visibility
Showcase your work through demo days, innovation challenges, and connections across MINDCo’s network agencies and global partners.
The Innovation Lab is open to anyone ready to turn ideas into real outcomes. Participants include:
Our incubation work centres on fields that advance the Maldives’ digital future.
Digital Government and Public Services
Developing solutions that make government more connected, efficient, and citizen-focused.
Data and AI Applications
Creating responsible, applied uses of data and AI for education, governance, and development.
Cybersecurity Solutions
Designing secure, resilient systems that protect digital operations and services.
Sustainable and Green Technologies
Building environmentally conscious innovations for smarter living and working.
EdTech and Digital Learning Tools
Developing learning products and platforms that make education more accessible and interactive.
Civic Innovation and Social Impact Ventures
Supporting projects that strengthen communities and expand digital opportunity.
The Innovation Lab runs in structured incubation cycles that move from idea generation to prototype development and pilot testing.
Each cycle includes mentorship, learning sessions, and a final showcase where teams present their projects to potential partners and sponsors. The first cycle is scheduled to begin in Q3 2026, with pre-registration now open for interested individuals and teams.
Partner or Mentor With the LabWe are building a community of mentors, sponsors, and collaborators who want to help innovators succeed. If you would like to contribute expertise, support a challenge, or mentor a team, we’d love to hear from you.
