Igniting Innovation in Visakhapatnam

Unlock Creativity. Empower Minds. Build the Future Together.

Our Vision

To cultivate a vibrant community of innovators equipped with practical skills and creative confidence, driving technological advancement and economic growth in Vizag. We are committed to making Vizag a smart and sustainable city, starting with one Sted near IT SEZ Hill 3 and scaling to have 6 Steds across all zones of Vizag to cater to a wider market.

Our Mission

Sted.Space is a visionary makerspace initiative set to transform education and innovation in Visakhapatnam (Vizag). Our mission is to create collaborative environments where students, entrepreneurs, and creators converge to learn, innovate, and turn ideas into reality.

A Network of Sted's in Vizag

Phase 1: Launch First Sted

Deploy a base Sted with required space and tool kits for basic wood & metal works, electronics & robotics, resin and arts & crafts, pottery, 3D printing & prototyping. The space will be a library of tools people can access with membership. They can co-work or organize/attend events at Sted.

Could cost upto: ₹9 Lakhs

Phase 2: Scaling

Growing the initial Sted and adding 2 more Steds. Expand with advanced electronics & robotics, enhanced 3D printing capabilities, and computer labs.

Could cost upto: ₹30 Lakhs

Phase 3: Full Network

Establish 6 growing Steds across the city. Implement comprehensive woodworking & metalworking workshops, media & design studios, and textile & crafting labs.

Could cost upto: ₹60 Lakhs

Sted Calendar

The Sted Calendar is designed for various tribes in the city, catering to different hobbies and helping you find your passions. It's perfect for the Curious, Makers, Startups, Changemakers, and those in the Gig Economy.

Calendar Framework

Kickstart Guidelines

  • 4 Meetups per week
  • 3 workshops per week

At Sted

  • Stage 1 - At least one activity per day standardised - Under 6 months
  • Stage 2 - 3 Slots per day
  • Stage 3 - 6 Slots per day
  • Stage 4 - 12 Slots per day
  • Stage 5 - 24 Slots per day - 3 years
  • Stage 10 - 24 Slots per day/100 cities

Activity Types

  • Casual - Hangouts, Meetups, Co-watch, Potlucks, Get aways, exposure visits - Say
  • Workout - Bootcamps, Workshops, Seminars, Hackathons, Brainstorm & Builds, Other competitions - Experiment & Do
  • Intense - Sprints, Hunts, Expeditions, Unconf - Do with expertise

Tribes

Curious

Themes:

Data science, Blockchain, Decentralized systems, ML & AI, Cyber security, Quantum worlds, IOT, Clean energy, History, Astronomy, Healing, God, Human, Universe

Torchbearers:

Gaia education, Curiosity stream, Whatif, ScienceAlert, Hashem-Al-Ghaili, Pinterest, Stumbleupon

Recurring Events:

Inspiration day - Everyday

Makers Zone

Themes:

Upcyling, Arts & Crafts, Wood, Metal, Electronics, Gardening, Culinary Classics, Home Ec

Torchbearers:

Biji Biji, Makers Asylum, Make

Recurring Events:

Curious Sundays, Make Mondays, Bake Tuesdays, Art Wednesdays, Social Fridays, Make Saturdays

Startups

Themes:

Entrepreneurship, Business, Economics, Management, Marketing, Growth Hacking, Content, Graphics & Design, User experience, Tech, Analytics

Torchbearers:

Think Hanger, Vizag Startups, Product hunt, Angel.co, YComb

Recurring Events:

DomainDives, Co-labs, Fuck up nights, Fierce females, UX, Startup Saturdays, Startup weekends

Events:

How to start a startup, How leadership works, Open coffee clubs

Change-makers

Themes:

SDG's, Education, Food, Agriculture, Poverty, Sustainability, Women Empowerment, Water, Children

Torchbearers:

Philanthropy University, Ypard, Street, TFF, Changex, MIT Solve, Climate Collab, OSCE days

Recurring Events:

Big Scouts, Pledge to plant, Trade school, Soup, Guerrilla Gardening, Pop Up museum, Generation Citizen

Jiva

Themes:

Mind, Body, and Soul, Life, Mental models, Wealth, Health, Happiness, Sustainability, Nomad lifestyle, Rights, Personal Finance

Built around:

Vedas & Indian Literature, Naval, Tim Ferris, Dave Ramsey, JD Krishnamurthi

Education Pathways

Themes:

Microeconomics, Psychology, Persuasion, Ethics, Mathematics, Game theory, Coding, Skills, Primary, Secondary, College

Torchbearers:

Khan academy, Code.org, Steam School, NPTEL, Edx, Coursera, Open culture, Codecademy, Free code camp, MIT Open Courseware

Target segments to add

Industries:

Advertising, Aerospace, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, Media, Oil & Gas, Pharma, Private Equity, Retail, Tech, Telecom

Fun:

Comics, Gaming, Food, Fashion, Travel, Music, Culture, Dating

Lifestyle:

Happiness, Health & Wealth, Mental models, Morals & Ethics, Relationships, Health, Nutrition & Fitness, Spiritual & Healing, Gaming, Collectibles, Global Culture

What's Inside

Calendar Slots

Calendar slots1320 slots/year
Calendar Token cost300/Slot
Capacity5-10 folks

Buy a calendar token to lock your event on a specific day in the Sted calendar.

Coworking Slots

Flexible coworking spaces available for individuals and teams. Access to all Sted.Space amenities and tools.

Daily Pass₹500
Weekly Pass₹2,000
Monthly Pass₹7,000

A New Form of Crowdfunding

Towards an exciting solarpunk future for our next generations.

Fundraising Mechanisms

  • Selling products made/created at Sted (shirts, plants, terrariums, artworks)
  • Upcycled art & art installations
  • Community voted activities menu
  • Calendar slots
  • Featured in City section for community-based activities
  • Memberships
  • Invest into sted.space with Yb NFT's

Investment Tiers

  • Bronze Supporter (₹1,000–₹5,000): Thank-you note and social media shoutout.
  • Silver Supporter (₹5,001–₹20,000): Above perks plus limited edition merchandise.
  • Gold Supporter (₹20,001–₹50,000): Above perks plus free workshop passes.
  • Platinum Supporter (₹50,001 and above): All perks plus an invitation to VIP events and naming rights for specific areas or equipment.

Donor Tier

Loved our idea? Just donate and show some love towards the budding maker community of Vizag. We will send you gifts & rewards if all goes well. :)

  • Any amount welcome
  • Personalized thank you message
  • Updates on community progress
  • Potential future rewards based on project success

Tokenization of Contributions

Digital Tokens: Issue blockchain-based tokens representing their contribution.

Utility: Tokens can be redeemed for services, workshops, or products; they symbolize ownership in the community's growth.

Tokenization is leveraged to create a vibrant maker community in Vizag. From the art created at Steds to products, services offered at Sted, toolkits and toolchains, events & calendar slots - all these are tokenized to better map the demand for these kinds of activities in the city. They act as a validator of markets and also enable us to deploy public goods with creative funding mechanisms. While staying a for-profit business, these Steds can have significant impact on the state of local education in a decentralized manner and bring forth a new layer of spaces & community where people would help each other towards crafting a happy, sustainable and stable life for themselves and those around.