Our Makerspace is the most advanced makerspace in the region. It's accessible to UC students and faculty, 1819 corporate and startup partners and the greater community of builders, inventors and prototypers.
Whether you're working on capstones for class, finishing up a personal project or engaging in the partnerships that emerge in 1819, the UC Ground Floor Makerspace nurtures research, exploration and the creation of new ideas and products.
We offer a range of tools for fabrication, experimentation and prototyping. Access levels include self-use, guided use, certification-only use and staff-operated-only tools.
| Type | Rate | Sign Up | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Community (Students, Staff, Faculty, Recent Graduates) | FREE |
Use Your UC SSO to Login Here | ||||
| 1819 Innovation Hub Building Partners, 1819 Venture Lab Pre-Accelerator and Accelerator cohort participants | FREE (with access code) | Create an account and use your provided access code | ||||
| Members of the public including makers, entrepreneurs and hobbyists 18 years and older | Recurring monthly, quarterly, or yearly fees. |
For more information and sign-up details, visit our policies page. |
April 12, 2025
Bearcats Motorsports, Bearcats Baja and Bearcats EV are racing to build winning car models at UC’s 1819 Innovation Hub as competition season approaches.
April 11, 2025
Meteora3D, a Venture Lab-backed startup, helps surgeons better understand upcoming procedures by designing and developing quick-to-produce, 3D-printed anatomical models.
April 11, 2025
During the CEAS Expo’s first-ever 1819 Innovation Awards, five groundbreaking inventions received recognition. Learn about prize winners from the CEAS Expo and their transformative projects.
