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Innovation Without Barriers

Join us in the journey of inspiring and mentoring future engineers, one project at a time.

About Us

The digital divide leaves too many students without access to the knowledge, tools, and mentorship needed to explore engineering, the field that drives the innovations shaping our world. Founded by Vishal Manikanden, a passionate engineer, EngiMentor works to close this gap by providing completely free hands-on mentorship and real-world learning experiences. By fostering curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills, we empower students of all backgrounds to become confident engineers and innovators, ready to make a meaningful impact on their communities.

How We Make a Difference

Whether you are a student looking to break into the field of engineering, or a parent looking to introduce and inspire your child, EngiMentor can meet your needs. Our programs and mentorship are 100% free, and we aim to create a strong community of innovators and thinkers.

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  • Close-Knit Community: We foster an environment where students help each other grow, share ideas, and celebrate achievements

  • Free for Everyone: All programs, projects, and mentorship is 100% free

  • Inclusivity and Reach: We try to incorporate a virtual option into almost all of our programs in order to maximize our reach and impact

  • Hands-On Learning: Our programs focus on allowing students to explore the content through their own projects, solidifying the concepts while inspiring creativity

  • Empowering Changemakers: We encourage students to create solutions to real-world issues and to take their ideas as far as possible

Success

Our Impact

Students Mentored

Innovators Created 

We have mentored over 90 students at various local libraries, organizations, and public spaces, with each event and demonstration open to all

Events Held

Knowledge Spread

We have held over 10 virtual events, ranging from teaching computer-aided-design (CAD) to explaining the engineering design process, reaching students all over the United States

Inspiration Created

Skills Developed

Students under our mentorship have built, witnessed, and experienced skills in robotics, programming, electronics, and CAD design, placing them in strong positions to innovate

Partners Collaborated

Collaborations Formed

We have partnered with various local robotics teams as well as libraries to host our mentorship events, allowing us to reach a wide range of audiences and perspectives

Impact Areas

Communities Served

We have made a positive impact on various different local and widespread communities, providing both one-on-one and group engineering mentorship

Projects Completed

Innovations Launched

Stemming from our free mentorship, students have launched various projects, from drone design to machine learning-powered threat-detection—all with the goal of solving real-world problems

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