GRAND GARAGE

What GRAND GARAGE does

GRAND GARAGE is a single-site maker space and educational workshop (Bildungswerkstatt) operated by TGW Future Wings GmbH, the social entrepreneurship division of TGW Welt, located in the Tabakfabrik Linz in Linz, Austria. The facility spans nearly 2,000 square meters and houses more than 40 professional machines across 3D printing (FDM and SLA — Prusa, Bambu Lab, Phrozen), laser cutting (Trotec Speedy 360/400), CNC/electronics, textile work (tufting, embroidery, screen printing), welding, cobot training, plus dedicated spaces including the Energy Awareness Lab and Plastic Garage for sustainable-material experimentation. A two-tier General/Machine Safety Training (ASU/MSU) and electronic Membercard access system governs who can use which equipment, and members receive 24/7 physical access after certification.

The business operates a multi-segment GTM targeting individual makers, secondary-school students (grades 7+), companies/startups, apprentices, and educational institutions. Core revenue streams are monthly/annual membership subscriptions (STARTER €15/mo, MAKER €30/mo, PRO €150/mo, plus a usage-based FLEX tier at €25/year base fee), fee-based educational workshops, individual workshop ticket sales, and event/space rental. Distribution is hybrid: self-serve online registration and booking for individuals and students, with direct sales motions for closed-group corporate workshops, space rental, and apprentice training. Recent product launches in 2026 have expanded the offering into experiential energy education (Energy Awareness Lab), recycled-plastic jewelry (Plastic Garage Schmuck), and an internationally-funded Global Maker Education project in partnership with the Austrian Development Agency and Kenyan artist collective Kairos Imagination Safari. Operations are funded as a TGW social enterprise with no disclosed venture capital or external equity; no revenue figures, funding rounds, or headcount data have been disclosed publicly.

Name

GRAND GARAGE

Legal name

TGW Future Wings GmbH

Website

https://grandgarage.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Single-site MakerSpace in Linz, Austria, operated by TGW Future Wings GmbH, offering 40+ professional fabrication machines, 24/7 member access, fee-based workshops, and K-12+ educational programs for makers, students, companies, and apprentices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maker Space & Fabrication Services

akta.pro primary industry

3D Printing, CAD & Digital Fabrication Programs (EDAMADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Finish Carpentry, Millwork & Cabinetry (EDAOAAAI)

Keywords

• Maker space services
• Digital fabrication workshops
• Youth technology education
• Creative prototyping access
• Community maker hub

Headquarters

HQ city

Linz

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. MakerSpace Memberships: Monthly or annual subscription packages (STARTER €15/month, MAKER €30/month, PRO €150/month, FLEX €25/year base fee plus pay-per-use) providing 24/7 MakerSpace access, machine usage, and member benefits including time credits, workshop discounts, and community events.
2. Machine Usage Fees (FLEX): Pay-per-use model where FLEX members pay only for actual machine hours and materials consumed, plus a €25 annual fee. This usage-based component provides incremental revenue based on member activity levels.
3. Educational Workshops: Fee-based workshops for students (grades 7+) covering technologies like circular makers, future makers, welding, textile, 3D printing, and sustainability topics. Workshops range from 1.5 to 4 hours with group sizes of 8-32 participants.
4. Space Rental: Room/space rental for events, workshops for closed groups (companies, educational institutions), with separate rental agreements. Includes cancellation terms with progressive penalties based on notice period.
5. Workshop Tickets: Individual workshop tickets for open enrollment workshops including maker training, skill-building sessions, and partner events. Purchased through web shop with booking confirmation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

GRAND GARAGE operates a MakerSpace with 40+ professional fabrication machines (3D printers, laser cutters, electronics, textile, welding, tufting) offering 24/7 member access, complemented by the Bildungswerkstatt educational workshop program for students grades 7+ focused on SDGs/IDGs. It also functions as a cooperation hub providing workspace rental, corporate workshops, and partnership programs for companies, schools, and educational institutions.

Product overview

GRAND GARAGE is a maker space with an educational workshop (Bildungswerkstatt) located in the Tabakfabrik Linz, operating as part of TGW Future Wings GmbH. It spans approximately 2,000 square meters and offers two core offerings: the MakerSpace with over 40 professional machines and 24/7 membership access, and the Bildungswerkstatt educational workshop with programs for young people (grades 7+). The MakerSpace includes equipment categories for 3D printing/scanning, laser cutting, electronics and IoT, textile workshop (sewing, embroidery, screen printing), cutting plotters, and general workshop tools. The education program encompasses regular school workshops (e.g., Crashed Car Challenge, Upcycling, Design it, Welding), themed labs (Energy Awareness Lab, Plastic Garage), and the externally-funded Global Maker Education project. GRAND GARAGE also operates as a cooperation hub for companies and educational institutions. Membership is available through four tiers (FLEX, STARTER, MAKER, PRO) plus a Team Up group option. The company is organized as a social enterprise without a software product, API, or AI offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MakerSpace Membership Packages Subscription-based access packages (FLEX pay-per-use, STARTER €15/month, MAKER €30/month, PRO €150/month) granting 24/7 MakerSpace access, machine usage discounts, time credits, and community benefits for individual makers, hobbyists, and teams.
• Bildungswerkstatt Educational Workshops Structured hands-on workshop programs (Crashed Car Challenge, Upcycling, Design it, Welding, Circular Makers, Future Makers) for school classes and groups of 8-32 students combining digital and analog fabrication with teamwork and problem-solving.
• Energy Awareness Lab Interactive laboratory where visitors generate electricity by cycling to power devices, featuring exhibits on electromobility, hydrogen, solar energy, augmented reality energy milestones, and consumer cockpit displays.
• Plastic Garage Plastic recycling workshop with plate press for material patterns from plastic waste, complemented by laser cutting for precision shaping, enabling circular economy and upcycling projects including jewelry creation.
• Global Maker Education Project Educational project funded by Austrian Development Agency supporting teachers and educators in addressing global challenges (climate crisis, social inequality) through four workshops combining reflection, creative work, and digital fabrication technologies.
• Space Rental & Corporate Cooperation Rental of rooms and facilities for external events, corporate workshops, apprentice training, and closed-group bookings for companies, associations, and educational institutions under separate rental agreements.
• Technical Skills Workshops Regularly scheduled fee-based technical training sessions including Autodesk Fusion 360 Basic/Advanced, WIG and MAG welding, Tufting MSU, 3D printing, laser cutting, and embroidery machine operation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 2,000 square meters of creative workspace in Tabakfabrik Linz
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pädagogische Hochschule NiederösterreichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeacher training institution partnering with GRAND GARAGE's Global Maker Education project to integrate maker pedagogy into teacher education programs.
• Pädagogische Hochschule OberösterreichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeacher training institution in Upper Austria collaborating with Global Maker Education to develop and deliver workshops on global challenges for educators.
• Kairos Imagination SafaricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational artist collective based in Nairobi, Kenya (part of The Future is on Earth network) collaborating on the Global Maker Education project. Artist Abdul Rop conducted 'Reimagine Printing' workshop combining woodcut, printing techniques, laser cutting, and recycled plastic.
• TGW Future WingscoreOthersParent organization and social entrepreneurship division of TGW Welt. GRAND GARAGE is operated by TGW Future Wings GmbH (FBN: 476639s, UID: ATU72630959). TGW is a major logistics and mechanical engineering company that established Future Wings to create positive societal impact.
• Linz TourismusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal tourism organization that visited the Energy Awareness Lab for team building. The partnership supports awareness of the lab as a tourism offering.
• Kunstuniversität LinzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt university where maker member Aisling Phelan studies Interface Cultures. The GRAND GARAGE supports student projects and provides facilities for artistic practice.
• OtelominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal innovation network hosting 'Ess:bar' partner events at GRAND GARAGE for cooking, networking, and community building.
• TrotecminorOthersLaser machine manufacturer whose materials (Walnuss Veneer plywood) are used in GRAND GARAGE projects and referenced in tutorials. Supplies laser materials for maker projects.
• Toastmasters InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational public speaking organization holding regular meetings at GRAND GARAGE, providing community members with opportunities to develop communication skills.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Impact Hub: Global network of innovation hubs combining co-working, maker space, and educational programming; comparable as a broad incubator/hub model that includes fabrication access similar to GRAND GARAGE's Cooperation pillar.
• LEGO Education: Established global STEAM-education brand delivering structured learning programs and kits to schools; comparable as an incumbent in the school-workshop supplier category that GRAND GARAGE's Bildungswerkstatt competes against for curriculum budgets.
• FabLab Foundation: Global network of digital fabrication labs (FabLab) coordinating workshops, training and equipment standards; relevant peer as GRAND GARAGE participates in the same maker-education ecosystem and runs Global Maker Education projects.

Regional players

• Olin College of Engineering - Idea Lab: University-based fabrication/maker lab offering shared equipment and project-based learning; comparable in pedagogical approach to GRAND GARAGE's Bildungswerkstatt, but anchored to a single institution.

Direct peers

• Artisan's Asylum: Large multi-disciplinary makerspace in Boston offering shared equipment, classes, and 24/7 access; comparable scale of operation and broad fabrication technology portfolio (laser, 3D print, textiles, electronics) to GRAND GARAGE's 40+ machines.
• Happylab: Austrian makerspace chain with locations in Vienna, Graz, and beyond; offers tiered memberships, 24/7 access, and corporate/team packages comparable to GRAND GARAGE's FLEX/STARTER/MAKER/PRO tiers and Cooperation offerings.
• Makespace London: London-based maker workshop offering tool access, training, and classes; directly comparable as a paid-access, training-supported fabrication workspace similar to GRAND GARAGE's structured workshops.
• Metalab: Vienna-based community hackerspace/makerspace with open access, workshops, and a strong community focus; comparable as a community-led, member-funded creative-tech workspace serving Austrian makers.
• Noisebridge: San Francisco community-driven makerspace/hackerspace organized via Discord-like and wiki-style community channels; comparable as a community-led, member-supported analog to GRAND GARAGE's Discord-driven member engagement.
• MakerSpace Charlotte: US-based community makerspace with comparable membership model and broad equipment access; useful comparable for member-supported, non-profit-style maker operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/GRANDGARAGELINZ
• Facebookfacebook.com/grandgaragelinz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grandgaragelinz
• Instagraminstagram.com/grandgaragelinz
• Xx.com/grandgarage_eu

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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