Whether it’s a comfortable couch or a standard desk, pick a spot in our common space and get to work. It’s a fantastic way to join our community and build relationships in Chicago’s vibrant tech community. $350.00/Month
Shared Workspace memberships include a hot desk along with access to a prototyping and micro-factory lab, business services, educational programs, and mentorship. Casual happy hours, member lunches, and more formal networking events make it easy to get to know your new Shared Workspace community.
All members have access to 10 prototyping labs including electronics , rapid prototyping, testing, a wood shop , as well as use of Fusion360 and SolidWorks .
Business and technical training resources include shop training, business programming and access to mentors and stakeholders with the connections to set members up for success.
Shared Workspace members have access to all mHUB events and get exclusive discounts to events by mHUB partners. Parking is also available for an additional fee.
You may work on your own, but you’ll be part of a community of entrepreneurs as well as more than 100 partner organizations.
PROTOTYPING SHOPS
MANUFACTURING & SUPPLIER CONNECTIONS
SHARED WORKSPACE
FREE DESIGN, CAD/CAM SOFTWARE LICENSES
EVENT SPACE
CLASSROOM SPACE
ACCESS TO STORAGE
LOADING DOCK ASSISTANCE
CONFERENCE ROOMS
PARKING SPOTS AVAILABLE
COVERED BIKE STORAGE
DAILY COFFEE
DAILY CLEANING
FRONT DESK SERVICE
MAIL AND PACKAGE HANDLING
HIGH-SPEED INTERNET
BUSINESS CLASS PRINTING
Do I Have to Apply to Become a Member?
Yes. You may apply to join our community here . Once your application is approved, you’ll be invited to attend an orientation session to activate your membership.
Can I Automatically Use the Labs/Shop?
Only members who have completed safety training are allowed in the Shop, where the labs and equipment are . Shop Safety Training occurs weekly, so members have opportunities to gain Shop access on an ongoing basis. Training is generally 30 minutes to 1 hour, and covers lab safety and how to use specific equipment.
Can I Have Visitors?
Yes, you are welcome to have visitors in our Shared Workspace. Members also have access to book conference rooms to conduct meetings with members and non-members, alike. The Shop is the only space in mHUB off-limits to visitors (unless they are on-site for a scheduled tour).
Are Materials Included?
Materials aren't included in membership, but we do have a convenient on-site materials store where members can purchase them. Our Shop staff can also guide members on the most cost-effective sources for any unique materials not on-site.