Start Your Business
at Make Santa Fe
At Make Santa Fe, we empower creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators to turn their ideas into reality. Our makerspace is designed to provide you with the tools, resources, and community you need to build, prototype, and grow your business. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting, Make Santa Fe is the perfect launchpad for your entrepreneurial journey.
Why Start Your Business Here?
- Access to fully equipped shop space: Gain access to our fully-equipped makerspace. Make Santa Fe hosts a woodshop, metal shop, ceramics studio, CNC routers, 3D printers, laser cutters, blacksmithing, and more. Create high-quality prototypes or small production runs without the overhead of owning your own equipment.
- Affordable Membership Options: Our membership plans keep startup costs low. We have general and 24-hour access options for just you or a team of makers. Team memberships start at $65/month/member, and individual memberships are $85/month.
- We never take a cut: Make Santa Fe never takes a cut from profits from businesses that operate out of our space, allowing you to keep 100% of your earnings and focus on growing your business.
- Community of Makers: Join a vibrant community of makers and entrepreneurs who share knowledge, collaborate on projects, and inspire one another. Tap into our network of experts, mentors, and fellow creators to bring your ideas to life.
- Workshops and Training: Develop new skills or refine your craft with our wide array of workshops and badge classes. From beginner to advanced, we’ll help you master the tools and techniques you need for success.
- Professional Support: Need guidance on starting or growing your business? Our team can connect you with local resources, from business planning to marketing.
How to Get Started
- Join as a Member: Sign up for one of our membership plans to gain access to our tools, equipment, and facilities. Visit our membership page to learn more.
- Complete Badge Classes: Safety and proficiency are key at Make Santa Fe. Enroll in our badge classes to get certified on the equipment you need for your projects.
- Plan Your Projects: Use our space to prototype, iterate, and refine your products or services. Our staff and community members are here to help troubleshoot and provide feedback along the way.
- Utilize Additional Services: From pallet storage for your materials to collaboration spaces for meetings and events, we support your business’s growth in many ways.
- Launch Your Business: With your prototypes ready and business plan in hand, you’ll be prepared to launch with confidence. Host product showcases, network with other entrepreneurs, and use Make Santa Fe’s community reach to build momentum.