About Me¶

My name is Tamrat Teklemarkos Anbeso. I am an engineer and innovation-focused professional working at the intersection of technology development, makerspaces, and startup support ecosystems. My experience spans hands-on technical environments, innovation hubs, and government-led digital initiatives.

Professional Experience¶

I currently work in technology startup support and innovation infrastructure, holding leadership roles that focus on enabling makers, entrepreneurs, and early-stage startups.

Head of INK Makerspace
I lead the INK Makerspace, where I support prototyping, digital fabrication, and technical capacity building. My role includes managing makerspace operations, mentoring innovators, and facilitating access to tools and fabrication resources.
Digital Hub Manager at the Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MinT)
I manage a Digital Hub under MinT, supporting technology startups, innovation programs, and collaborative initiatives that strengthen the national innovation ecosystem. This role involves coordinating technical spaces, supporting digital innovation activities, and enabling collaboration between stakeholders.

Previously, I have also worked in technology centers, which strengthened my practical engineering skills and understanding of applied innovation environments. - Early stage startups MVP development support and capacity building - Late stage startup Acceleration and Networking programs - Participated in Ethiopian Startup Portal Development as technical team. - …

Our Innovation centers¶

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Education¶

I graduated from Arba Minch University in 2015, majoring in Engineering. My academic training provided a strong foundation in technical problem-solving, system thinking, and engineering design.

Innovation & Design Training¶

To complement my engineering background, I completed professional training in: - Sustainability and Resilience at Lund University
- Design Thinking and Innovation Practitioner program from Henri H

These programs enhanced my ability to approach challenges through human-centered design, structured innovation methods, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Current Focus¶

Through FabAcademy, I am strengthening my skills in: - Digital fabrication - Embedded systems - Electronics and prototyping - Technical documentation and version control

My focus is on translating ideas into working prototypes and building systems that address real, practical problems.

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Personal Motivation¶

I am motivated by building enabling environments for innovation—spaces, tools, and systems that help people turn ideas into tangible solutions. I am particularly interested in projects that combine: - Engineering and fabrication
- Practical technology deployment
- Local problem-solving
- Scalable innovation models

Looking Ahead¶

By combining my professional experience with the technical depth of FabAcademy, I aim to continue developing solutions that strengthen technology ecosystems, empower innovators, and demonstrate the practical impact of digital fabrication.