Forge
by WS Tech Venture Studio
This is where serious builders start.
A curated community for engineers, students, and technical builders who want to work on real projects, not just consume content.
Level does not matter. Commitment does. Members learn by doing, collaborate on structured projects, and grow through real contribution.
Builder network
Connected by what we build
Move your cursor to interact with the network. Every node is a builder. Every connection is a collaboration.
Focus areas
What we build
Software Development
Frontend, backend, systems, and everything between.
Mobile Development
Native and cross-platform apps for iOS and Android.
AI & Machine Learning
Models, data pipelines, and intelligent systems.
Embedded Systems
Microcontrollers, firmware, and hardware-software integration.
Robotics
Design, program, and deploy robotic systems.
3D Design & Fabrication
CAD, 3D printing, modeling, and digital fabrication.
IoT
Connected devices, sensor networks, and smart systems.
Game Development
Game engines, graphics, and interactive experiences.
Hardware & Electronics
PCB design, circuit prototyping, and physical computing.
How it works
Five steps. Curated entry.
Explore
Understand the culture, projects, and people.
Apply
Tell us what you build and what you want to build next.
Review
We look for intent, not credentials.
Join
Get onboarded with full access to channels and resources.
Activate
Pick a project, join a build team, or post your own.
Project system
Structured projects. Real output.
Members post or join focused project builds with defined scope, roles, and timelines.
Smart Campus Sensor Grid
Build a mesh network of environmental sensors with real-time dashboard and alerts.
Tech stack
ESP32, MQTT, React, InfluxDB
Builder slots
4 of 6 filled
Commitment
8 hrs/week for 6 weeks
Status
Recruiting
The ecosystem
Backed by WS Tech Venture Studio
The studio builds frontier technologies from Africa for global scale. Forge is where the next generation of builders in that ecosystem starts.
Infrastructure, tools, and mentorship behind the community.
Top contributors gain access to venture projects, internships, and co-build roles.
Not a hiring pipeline, the best work opens the best doors naturally.
Standards
The culture is intentional
Builders only, if you are not building, this is not the space.
Stay on topic, every message should add value.
Post with intent, share work, ask real questions, propose ideas.
Respect the culture, we are direct, supportive, and focused.
No recruitment spam, this is a build community, not a job board.
Build, don't idle, participation is measured by output.
Ready to build?
If you want to do real work with real people, apply. We review every application and respond within a week.