hub neuchatel

What hub neuchatel does

hub neuchatel is a non-profit association founded in January 2018 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, operating a 240 square meter coworking space at Rue des Terreaux 7 equipped with five rentable rooms (two conference rooms, one meeting room, and two interview rooms) and approximately 16 workstations. It serves a heterogeneous community of students, freelancers, social entrepreneurs, small and medium businesses, and community organizations, primarily within the Canton of Neuchâtel. The organization employs 16 staff members and operates under a distributed governance model led by co-founders Morli Mathys, Soizic Lefeuvre, and Marc Mathys following the departure of original founder Sophie Magnin in April 2018.

The organization's product surface combines physical coworking infrastructure with a portfolio of five social impact programs targeting different stages of project development: ORIENTATION, IDEATION, IMPULSION, RECONVERSION, and the flagship ACTIVATION, which operates as an annual incubator supporting roughly ten projects per year and awarding prizes of CHF 4,000 and CHF 2,000. Its technology stack is built on standard SaaS tools (Cobot for space management, Slack, Microsoft 365, Miro, Peerdom, SurveyHero), with no proprietary platform or AI capabilities disclosed. Core partnerships include the Drosos Foundation as primary financial backer, alongside WWF Switzerland, Swiss Triple Impact, Ville de Neuchâtel, Microcity, and Ecoparc.

Revenue mechanics rely on a multi-tiered pricing model spanning hourly packs (4 CHF for students), day passes (15-25 CHF), enterprise packs for local businesses, program subscriptions (720-770 CHF for offerings such as IMPULSION), and room rentals (10-150 CHF depending on room type and duration). As a Swiss non-profit association, the organization supplements earned revenue with foundation grants (primarily from the Drosos Foundation, which co-financed the RECONVERSION program) and a 2019 WeMakeIt community crowdfunding campaign that financed the launch of the physical coworking café in August 2019.

Name

hub neuchatel

Legal name

Association hub neuchatel

Website

https://hub-ne.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

hub neuchatel is a Neuchâtel-based non-profit association operating a 240m² coworking space and running social impact programs (ACTIVATION, RECONVERSION, IMPULSION, ORIENTATION, IDEATION) for students, freelancers, and social entrepreneurs in Canton Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coworking and Community Space

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Coworking Cafes / Work Cafes (THAFADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB), Digital Nomad & Remote-Work Monthly Stays (THAMAFAI)

Keywords

• Coworking space
• Shared workspace
• Project incubation
• Career coaching
• Room rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuchâtel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coworking Space Rentals: Revenue from hourly, daily, and monthly coworking subscriptions. Members can purchase time credits or monthly plans to access the 240m² coworking space. The space accommodates independents, employees, entrepreneurs, and people in career transition.
2. Meeting and Conference Room Rentals: Revenue from renting out 5 private rooms: 2 training/conference rooms, 1 meeting room, and 2 interview rooms. Rooms can be booked by members and external parties.
3. Incubation and Training Programs: Programs like ACTIVATION, RECONVERSION, IMPULSION, ORIENTATION, and IDEATION generate revenue through participant fees and partner/sponsor support. ACTIVATION program awards prizes of CHF 4,000 and CHF 2,000 to winning projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hub neuchatel operates a 240m² coworking space at Rue des Terreaux 7 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, offering hourly, daily, and monthly workspace access, along with five privatizable rooms (2 conference, 1 meeting, 2 interview) plus a private office. The space is complemented by a portfolio of social innovation and career programs (ACTIVATION, IMPULSION, RECONVERSION, ORIENTATION, Idéation), regular community events, and content production targeting independents, entrepreneurs, remote employees, students, and career transitioners in the Neuchâtel and Arc jurassien region.

Product overview

Hub Neuchâtel is a coworking and community space combined with a portfolio of social impact programs. The core offering consists of a 240 m² coworking space (offering hourly, daily, and monthly plans) and five rentable rooms (2 conference rooms, 1 meeting room, 2 interview rooms, and 1 private office) located at Rue des Terreaux 7, Neuchâtel. These core spaces are complemented by the ACTIVATION annual incubation program and several supporting programs — IMPULSION (professional coaching), RECONVERSION (career retraining), ORIENTATION (for young people), and Idéation (open innovation) — all managed through the Impacteur platform. The hub also organizes regular community events (Morning Coffee, Müesli Talks, afterwork sessions, conferences) and publishes editorial content via its blog.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coworking Space A 240m² shared workspace on the first floor of Rue des Terreaux 7 in central Neuchâtel, offering hourly, daily, and monthly subscription plans for freelancers, employees, entrepreneurs, students, and people in career transition. The space is community-managed by engaged members and program participants.
• Room Rentals Rental of meeting and conference spaces including 2 training/conference rooms, 1 meeting room, 2 interview rooms, and a 20m² private office, available to members and external parties by the hour, half-day, or full day at Rue des Terreaux 7, Neuchâtel.
• ACTIVATION Annual Incubation Program Annual incubation program offering training, coaching, and incubation for innovative, responsible, and sustainable project leaders, with prize money of CHF 4,000 and CHF 2,000 awarded to the two best projects.
• IMPULSION Professional Coaching Program Professional coaching program helping individuals find meaning and direction in their professional activity across three axes: social aspect, professional skill development, and mental well-being. Available in-person with coworking (CHF 720 launch offer) or fully online (CHF 770).
• RECONVERSION Career Retraining Program Professional retraining and career transition program combining individual coaching, community support, and workshops to help participants align personal values with professional activity. Developed on the Impacteur platform with the support of the Drosos Foundation.
• ORIENTATION Program for Young Adults Program dedicated to young people aged 18-25 seeking to find their professional and personal path, including training, personalized coaching, and integration into a community focused on environmental and social sustainability.
• Idéation Open Innovation Program Collective program to develop solutions for accelerating ecological transition through open innovation.
• Community Events Regular community events including Morning Coffee sessions, Müesli Talks, Afterwork Inspirations, conferences on responsible entrepreneurship, and thematic workshops open to members and the public.
• Enterprise Packs (Minimaliste, Modérée, Totale) Corporate workspace packages for local businesses seeking flexible workspace solutions for their employees, with options for 1 person (Minimaliste), 2-3 people (Modérée), and active domiciliation (Totale).

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, minor and core.

• Swiss Triple ImpactstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner supporting the hub's mission to drive societal and environmental innovation in the region.
• Coworking SwitzerlandstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coworking association providing network and resources for the local coworking community.
• Marketing NeuchâtelstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional marketing initiative promoting local businesses and economic development in Neuchâtel.
• EcoparcstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on sustainable development and environmental innovation in the region.
• One Planet LabstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting programs focused on sustainability and environmental transition.
• Paradigm21strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerB Corp certified organization specializing in distributed governance training and organizational transformation. Co-organizes governance meetups and hosts practical 2-day training sessions at the hub.
• MicrocitystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation and startup ecosystem partner in Neuchâtel supporting entrepreneurship programs.
• WWF SwitzerlandstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization contributing to program juries and sustainability-focused initiatives.
• Bank BonhôteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal financial institution supporting ACTIVATION program and regional innovation.
• Ville de NeuchâtelstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Neuchâtel provides support and visibility for regional projects through innovation programs.
• Wishbone EateryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood partner providing on-site restaurant/catering services with bio and local products for the hub café.
• CobotcoreTechnology or IntegrationCobot.me is the web platform used by hub neuchatel for member management, room reservations, and billing. Essential operational technology for space management.
• PeerdomcoreTechnology or IntegrationOrganizational mapping tool used by the team for distributed governance management.
• Jasmin AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partner for events and programs.
• Innovation TimeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommunication partner supporting hub's marketing and communications.
• KrushotminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhotographer partner documenting hub events and activities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Biopôle Lausanne: Swiss life-sciences innovation campus in Lausanne offering workspace, labs, and incubation services. Comparable as a regional Swiss innovation campus combining workspace with structured programs, though focused on life sciences rather than social/environmental innovation.
• Microcity: Neuchâtel-based innovation and startup ecosystem organization operating as a strategic partner of hub neuchatel. Comparable because both serve the same Neuchâtel entrepreneur community with workspace, events, and ecosystem support, though Microcity is more tech-focused while hub neuchatel emphasizes social/sustainability impact.

Direct peers

• Station F: Large Paris-based startup campus combining coworking, private offices, and structured incubation/acceleration programs. Comparable as a coworking-plus-program operator targeting early-stage entrepreneurs, though at vastly greater scale and with for-profit orientation.
• Impact Hub: Global network of impact-focused coworking and innovation spaces with locations across Switzerland. Directly comparable because Impact Hub combines coworking, incubation programs, and a social/sustainability mission under a community-led model — structurally aligned with hub neuchatel's ACTIVATION/IMPULSION program stack and engaged-member governance.
• MassChallenge Switzerland: Global non-profit startup accelerator with a Swiss presence in Lausanne. Comparable because it pairs structured cohort-based programs with coworking/workspace access for early-stage entrepreneurs — analogous to hub neuchatel's ACTIVATION cohort paired with coworking access.
• La Ruche: French-speaking coworking and social innovation network active in Switzerland and France. Comparable because La Ruche operates community coworking spaces hosting impact entrepreneurs and runs incubation programs — the same dual coworking-plus-incubation structure as hub neuchatel.

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: Global coworking and flexible office provider. Comparable as a coworking and event/meeting space operator targeting freelancers, startups, and enterprises — directly overlapping with hub neuchatel's core offering though without the program portfolio or non-profit mission.
• Spaces (IWG): International Workspace Group brand offering flexible coworking and office space globally, including Switzerland. Comparable as a coworking and meeting room operator, but operates at much larger scale, as a commercial player, and without hub neuchatel's social impact program layer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hubneuchatel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hubneuchatel
• Instagraminstagram.com/hubneuchatel

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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