Maggie Grout

Pioneered 3D-printed schools for underserved communities through social innovation

At just 15 years old, Maggie Grout founded Thinking Huts, a nonprofit organization aiming to solve educational infrastructure challenges using 3D printing technology. Her vision materialized in 2021 with the world's first 3D-printed school in Madagascar - a country where 60% of children lack access to primary education.

Unlike traditional construction methods that take months, Grout's team prints hurricane-resistant structures in under 24 hours using Hyperion Robotics' patented concrete extrusion system. Each modular 'Hut' contains solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems, and digital learning tools - creating sustainable education ecosystems.

What makes Grout revolutionary is her "technology-for-humanity" approach. She partners with local communities through:

• Job training programs for 3D printer operation
• Curriculum co-creation with indigenous educators
• Circular economy models using recycled materials

Forbes named her 2022 'Education Disruptor of the Year' after she deployed mobile printing units across 3 continents. Her current project in Nepal demonstrates how 3D printing reduces construction costs by 47% compared to conventional methods.