Makehaven, Inc.

What Makehaven, Inc. does

MakeHaven, Inc. is a not-for-profit membership organization founded in 2012 that operates a community makerspace and Fab Lab in the downtown New Haven arts district at 770 Chapel Street. The 11,620 square-foot facility houses dedicated wood, metal, textiles, ceramics, digital fabrication, electronics, media/printmaking, and bio lab areas, supported by a 470 sq ft instructional room for 12 participants. Its products and services include 24/7 membership access (with sliding-scale pricing), ticketed workshops and classes ($25-$204 per ticket), private studio workspace rental, event room rental, a lending library, team-building workshops, and a Community Bio Lab operating at Biosafety Level-1. Revenue is generated through subscription-style membership fees, one-time workshop ticket sales, workspace rentals, and grants / donations from the National Endowment for the Arts, CT Department of Economic and Community Development, and CT Humanities. The organization serves inventors and prototypers, hobbyists, artisans and craftspeople, aspiring entrepreneurs, and corporate groups, with a Fab Lab certification and Silver Network Member affiliation anchoring its credibility. Distribution is regional and direct, driven by a public events calendar, email newsletter, partner organization cross-promotion, and an on-site Slack community channel.

Name

Makehaven, Inc.

Legal name

MakeHaven, Inc.

Website

https://makehaven.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MakeHaven, Inc. is a New Haven nonprofit community makerspace and Fab Lab providing 24/7 member access to fabrication tools, workshops, and studio rentals for inventors, hobbyists, artisans, and corporate groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Makerspace Services

akta.pro primary industry

Makerspaces & Fab Labs (Open Build Studios) (EDAMADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Makerspace, Innovation Lab & Fab Lab Operations (Tools, Safety, Programming) (EDAEAGAI), STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

Keywords

• Community makerspace facilities
• Fabrication workshop classes
• Prototyping studio access
• Digital fabrication laboratory
• Creative craft instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

New Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Membership grants 24/7 access to the facility and instruction on tools. Sliding scale membership available for those with limited incomes. Members receive 15% discount on workshops.
2. Workshops and Classes: Ticketed workshops ranging from $25-$204 for single or multi-session classes. Members receive discounted pricing (typically 15% off). Includes skills training in textiles, woodworking, stained glass, jewelry making, and more.
3. Workspace Rental: Private studio workspace space available for rent (2,850 sq ft of private studios). Event room rental also available for gatherings and workshops.
4. Donations and Grants: Not-for-profit organization supported by donations and funding from organizations including National Endowment for the Arts, CT Department of Economic and Community Development, and CT Humanities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MakeHaven is a not-for-profit community makerspace providing 24/7 membership-based access to an 11,620 square-foot Fab Lab facility containing fabrication equipment across woodworking, metalworking, textiles, ceramics, digital fabrication, electronics, media, and biotechnology disciplines. The organization supplements membership with ticketed workshops and classes, private studio workspace rentals, event room rentals, and a lending library of tools and resources, supported by volunteer coaching and instructor-led training.

Product overview

MakeHaven is a not-for-profit community makerspace and Fab Lab offering a unified platform of hands-on making resources. The core offering is membership-based 24/7 access to an 11,620 square-foot facility containing dedicated workshops for wood, metal, textiles, ceramics, digital fabrication, electronics, media, and biology. Beyond tool access, MakeHaven provides structured workshops and classes (covering CNC, stained glass, rug tufting, sewing, jewelry making, quilting), private studio workspace rentals, event room rentals, and a lending library. The organization positions itself as supporting inventors, hobbyists, and artisans through prototyping facilities, skill-building programs, and a community of makers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Access 24/7 access to MakeHaven's 11,620 sq ft facility including wood shop, metal shop, textiles, ceramics, digital fabrication, electronics, media room, and community bio lab, with sliding-scale membership options.
• Workshops and Classes Ticketed single- and multi-session skill-building workshops covering CNC woodworking, stained glass, rug tufting, sewing, jewelry making, quilting, basketry, and more, with member and standard public pricing (members get 15% off; examples include $25-$204 price range).
• Private Studio Workspace Rental Rental of 2,850 sq ft of private studio workspace available to members for dedicated project work and ongoing practice.
• Event Room Rental Rental of a 470 sq ft multi-purpose classroom and larger event facilities suitable for classes, lectures, workshops, and gatherings, with capacity for 12 participants and display equipment.
• Team-Building Workshops and Private Group Classes Private team-building workshops and private classes tailored for corporate groups and organizations seeking creative team experiences and group activities at the makerspace.
• Lending Library Library of tools and resources available to members to borrow for their personal projects at home or in the makerspace.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,620 sq ft facility with 6,300 sq ft of workshop space, enabling high-volume member throughput
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FORGEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFORGE (forgemass.org) is a programmatic partner organization that collaborates with MakeHaven to advance aligned missions and visions through collaboration on programs. FORGE focuses on maker and innovation ecosystem development.
• NXTHVNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNXTHVN is a programmatic partner organization collaborating with MakeHaven on shared programs. NXTHVN is a nonprofit focused on creative workforce development in New Haven.
• GathercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGather is a programmatic partner organization working with MakeHaven on collaborative programming initiatives to serve the maker community.
• Climate HavencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate Haven is a programmatic partner collaborating with MakeHaven on initiatives that advance sustainability and climate-focused making activities.
• RobodominatorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRobodominator is a programmatic partner working with MakeHaven on robotics and automation-related programming and community events.
• NHPS (New Haven Public Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHPS is a governmental/organizational partner collaborating with MakeHaven on educational programming, including hosting programs like St. Martin de Porres for students.
• GatewaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGateway is a programmatic partner organization collaborating with MakeHaven on programs supporting entrepreneurship and startup community development.
• The Fab FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Fab Foundation supports MakeHaven as a Fab Lab member, providing access to the global Fab Lab network, resources, and certification standards for makerspaces.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Crucible: Oakland-based nonprofit industrial arts education organization offering workshops and open studio access across welding, woodworking, jewelry, ceramics, and digital fabrication. Strongly comparable as a nonprofit industrial arts and maker education facility.
• Sector67: Madison, WI community makerspace providing shared shop access, classes, and maker programming. Directly comparable as a Midwest nonprofit community workshop serving inventors, hobbyists, and entrepreneurs.
• NextFab: Philadelphia-based makerspace providing member access to fabrication tools, training, and entrepreneurship support. Directly comparable in offering shared equipment, workshops, and incubator-style programs for makers.
• NYC Resistor: Brooklyn-based community makerspace offering member access to electronics, 3D printing, laser cutting, and craft tools with workshops. Directly comparable as a regional community makerspace with similar member-driven and event-driven programming.
• ATX Hackerspace: Austin-based community makerspace offering 24/7 member access and structured workshop programming. Comparable as a regional community workshop space with similar member and class model.
• Artisan's Asylum: Community makerspace based in Somerville, MA offering shared fabrication equipment, classes, and studio rentals across multiple disciplines. Closely matches MakeHaven in scale, model, and mission as a nonprofit community workshop.

Others

• FORGE: Massachusetts-based nonprofit focused on maker and innovation ecosystem development. Comparable as a programmatic partner organization collaborating with MakeHaven on shared community programming.
• Maker Ed: Nonprofit organization focused on expanding maker education in schools and communities. Thematically related as a peer in the maker education nonprofit space, with overlapping partners and ecosystem.
• Fab Foundation: Global nonprofit that charters and certifies the Fab Lab network, of which MakeHaven is a member. Comparable as the parent ecosystem organization providing MakeHaven with credibility, standards, and resources.

Regional players

• NXTHVN: New Haven-based nonprofit focused on creative workforce development. Comparable as a regional peer and programmatic partner that shares mission overlap and joint programming with MakeHaven in the New Haven arts ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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