Become a Startup Member
Hackspace Startup Membership gives startups pre-booked access to professional equipment, lab space and expertise that would usually be out of reach for an early-stage company.
Starting from £50 a month. Places are limited.
Who it’s for?
Hackspace Startup Membership provides an affordable route for ventures to access specialist equipment, technical expertise and hands-on support to develop, test and refine their innovations. To join, companies must:
- Be incorporated in England
- Hold employer’s liability insurance (where applicable) and public liability insurance of at least £10 million per claim
You don’t need to be based in the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham or have a pre-existing connection with Imperial to apply.
Why join Hackspace?
Our membership scheme helps founders and their teams to accelerate the development of their ideas and bring new innovations closer to market, Members benefit from access to a purpose-designed environment for prototyping and fabrication, along with dedicated technical support and guidance.
Equipment access
Access specialist equipment without the upfront cost of buying and maintaining your own.
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Hands-on support
Our prototyping experts have built medical devices, microfluidic chips and even film props!
Retained IP
Keep full ownership of everything you create. Your work stays confidential.
Founder-proven
Ventures of all have types and stages have prototyped here, from pre-seed to Series A.
Access Hackspace in 4 steps
STEP 2
Onboard
We check your company details, sign the agreement and induct your team to activate ID cards.
STEP 3
Plan
Submit a plan of work for your project so we can risk assess it and arrange training.
STEP 4
Build
How much does it cost?
GET STARTUP MEMBERSHIP FROM
£50/month
For two people, with up to 24 hours of access per month. Three-month minimum subscription. One-off onboarding fees apply (this is waived for Imperial alumni).
The Hackspace startup subscription is pre-paid for an initial period of 3, 6 or 9 months, and covers up to two people using the facilities for up to 24 hours per month. Our standard onboarding package covers up to two people. Additional costs may apply for extra team members, specialist equipment and training, materials and consumables, or prototype development support.
What our startup members say
We have leveraged Hackspace to create customised equipment for our labs and research purposes.
Ready to take your idea further?
Give your ideas the tools to take shape. Get in touch with the Hackspace team to discuss your project, find out more about the membership and explore how we can help you take your next steps.
