About

Makespace is a place in Cambridge, UK, where you can come to meet, learn and build (almost) anything.
Makespace is currently in a bootstrap phase, setting up the facilities, and expects to go into full operation in mid 2012. Updates on progress can be found on the blog. When fully operational, Makespace will contain:

  • A FabLab including a 2D laser cutter, 3D printer, CNC Router, Soldering stations, etc
  • A meeting and training area including a projector, chairs, etc
  • Flexible access control and facilities
  • The surroundings to meet, work, build, socialise and do amazing things

And as a community resource, it’ll bring together a network of enthusiasts and innovators, the prototyping industry, consultants, businesses and educational communities in a mutually beneficial way. It is aiming to reach people from all across the East of England, using Cambridge as the initial hub.

If this sounds interesting, you should join the Meetup group (where you’ll get updates on progress and hear about meetups). If you want to be involved in setting up the space then have a look at the wiki, or consider signing up as a Founder Member, or join our discussion group to talk about making things and Makespace.

Membership

Makespace members pay a monthly subscription to get access to the space, and optionally also the equipment (if they have passed a mandatory training course). All members sign a membership agreement covering health and safety and other issues.

Funding

As well as membership fees, Makespace Cambridge Limited receives grant funding and sponsorship in various forms. Our ‘bootstrap’ funding has come from ideaSpace as part of the Enterprise Accelerator Programme.