Maker’s Asylum is India's first community makerspace focussed on fostering innovation through purpose based learning focussed on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Over the years it has graduated from being a "DIY" space to working at the intersection of education and open innovation through its programs and social impact work. With alumni and partners in over 30 countries, Maker's Asylum has enabled a plethora of open source projects and even startups in the areas of hardware, design and sustainability. Nurturing the culture of innovation it has been on the forefront of creating a culture of hands-on learning and making in India through its bespoke programs and community engagement.