The FabLab association is actively implementing the "STEMerica moves on" project, whose main goal is to bring science, technology, engineering and mathematics closer to the wider public and to encourage children and young people to become actively involved in STEM fields. The project is implemented at national level and is based on developing innovative and interactive workshops and events, and on cooperation with educational and scientific institutions.

The public has the opportunity to take part in a total of 40 events held across Croatia each year, which makes an exceptional contribution to spreading knowledge and bringing science closer to all ages. So far, the "STEMerica moves on" project has been part of more than 15 public events, among them STEM Day in Vinkovci, Multidisciplinary Day in Čavle, the Frankopan Easter at Kaštel Grobnik, the Open Day of the Research Hub in Zagreb, the Science Festival at the Nikola Tesla Technical Museum, STEM Day at Cankarica in Zagreb, Innovation Day in Zagreb, Science Evening in Pregrada, STEAM Fest in Osijek and Donji Andrijevci, Špancirfest in Varaždin and the STEM Festival in Grobnik. These events attracted a large number of participants and showed how much interest in STEM fields is growing among different generations. In addition, 81 workshops will be held each year in educational institutions. At activities in public spaces it is possible to take part in creative workshops such as “Cryptography” and “A Trace in the Ink”, workshops dealing with digital technology and similar, while in primary schools the “Cryptography” workshops are held.

The project aims to empower civil society organisations so that they can deliver interactive workshops to a higher standard and bring science closer to the wider public. As part of this, cooperation with the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Zagreb is under way through mentoring and training activities, along with study visits and participation at fairs and conferences.

In addition to the Faculty of Architecture, further value is added to the project by cooperation with partners: the STEAM SHOW association and the primary schools Čavle, Dobriša Cesarić from Osijek, Prečko from Zagreb and Vladimir Nazor from Budinščina. This network of partnerships ensures that the project is not limited to a single city or region, but truly covers the whole of Croatia and reaches different local communities.

The project runs from 12 March 2025 to 12 March 2028, with a total value of EUR 299,990.53. It is implemented with the financial support of the European Social Fund Plus, which co-finances 85% of the funds, while the remaining 15% is provided by the State Budget of the Republic of Croatia. The project code is SF.2.4.06.04.0122.

The "STEMerica moves on" project shows how science and technology can become familiar and appealing to everyone, from children and pupils to parents and the wider public. In this way a space is created in which STEM is not just a school subject or an academic discipline, but an everyday experience that inspires, encourages creativity and develops critical thinking.