Research On The Development Status Of The Makerspace In Wuhu

As information technology and human production continually integrates with each other,a knowledge-based society is taking shape that promotes breakthroughs and changes in the mode of innovation.On the one hand,the cause of innovation has extended its borderline beyond the reach of just a few technology talents since the Internet,with its birth and development,has lent a more readily accessible and broad carrier through which knowledge is disseminated and shared,breaking the barrier to imparting knowledge.On the other hand,as it is becoming increasingly service-based instead of production-based,the innovative undertakings has generated more needs due to its lower thresholds.Having seized this historic opportunity,the Chinese government has put forward the strategic proposition of mass entrepreneurship and innovation that meets the theme of our times so that the wits and wisdom of our billions of population can be pooled together to develop China to a new high.Makerspace happens to be the carrier where a new economic engine featuring mass entrepreneurship and innovation can be implemented.It has set up an open platform featuring low cost,convenience and all facets,rendering comprehensive entrepreneurship and innovation services to those who are engaged.Wuhu is vigorously committed to the development of Makerspace in line with the national strategic policies and real demands of local economy.It aims at fostering an in-depth and well-layered entrepreneurship and innovation support system with efficient allocation of resources to replace the old rigid incubator patterns,thus driving the new economic growth.The inception of Yangtze Shark Makerspace in January,2015,the first of its kind in Wuhu,has started a new chapter in the cause of innovation in this city.After nearly three years of Makerspace operation,Wuhu has achieved a good momentum in its booming number of Makerspace,continued innovation modes and all-faceted services.At the same time,though,the following shortages came to the surface in its course of development:service homogenization,online platform backwardness,information intransparency,excessive dependence on the government,inability to independent operation,incomplete policies and system,loose industrial tie-in and so on.This essay is focused on the overall status quo of the development of Makerspace in Wuhu,including the five chapters as follows:Chapter one IntroductionThe first chapter introduces the research background,purpose and significance of this article.It teases out relevant academic studies of Makerspace both from home and abroad to specify the research content,ideas and methods and point out what could be innovated and possible shortages.Chapter Two Relevant Concepts and Theoretical BasisThe second chapter defines what Makerspace is,explores its connotation,features and types,distinguishes Makerspace from enterprise incubator,and elaborates the research foundation.Chapter Three Analysis of the Status Quo of Makerspace in WuhuThe third chapter analyses losses and gains in the course of Makerspace development in Wuhu and finds out the crux combined with its practical situation.Chapter Four Typical Cases Both at Home and AbroadThe fourth chapter looks for insights into developing Makerspace in Wuhu by case studies.Chapter Five CountermeasureThe fifth chapter is about finding ways to develop Makerspace in Wuhu,calling for stepping up independent operation ability and strengthening cooperation and alliance,accelerating online platform expansion and promoting information openness and sharing,quickening professionalization process to offer quality service.Meanwhile,Wuhu municipal government needs to clarify its functions to better its top-layer design.