A number of IUCr-UNESCO OpenLabs already started their organization activities: Pakistan and Uruguay (Bruker), Argentina (Agilent), Ghana (PANalytical), Germany/France OpenFactory (STOE-Dectris-Xenocs). Many more will be confirmed soon.
The OpenLabs are aimed at allowing access to crystallographic knowledge and technology in all parts of the world and particularly to young scientists from the most disadvantaged regions, key for the fruitful development of science, and to open possibilities for conducting high-level research.

More details, including information on how to apply to take part in any of these initiatives, are available at http://www.iycr2014.org/openlabs.