programs
three pillars, one community.
Everything we do is a community makerspace, a hardware business incubator, or STEAM education — and usually all three at once.
why we exist
everyone is a maker.
We’re the gravitational center of the Capital Region’s making community — startups and hobbyists sharing tools, know-how, and the occasional slice of pie. Everything we do rests on three pillars.
community makerspace
One keycard, every Zone. Member events, tours, drop-ins, and a community access fund that keeps the doors open to everyone.
explore the space →hardware incubation
A NYS-certified manufacturing incubator. Prototype a physical product, get coaching, and plug into Innovate 518 partner programs.
start something →steam education
Classes for adults and the ThinQubator for kids ages 4–12 — think, tinker, and skill-build with mentors who love this stuff.
learn with us →be excellent to each other
the people behind the gears.
jordan ellis
executive director
Keeps the lights on, the grants in, and the CoG turning.
priya nandakumar
shop manager
Runs safety certs and knows every machine by its hum.
marcus webb
thinqubator lead
Turns curious kids into confident makers, one Saturday at a time.
lena vasquez
incubator coach
Helps hardware founders get from prototype to pilot run.
keep the cog turning
tools, space, and a community of makers — waiting for you.
Join as a member, or chip in as a donor. Either way, you’re keeping the doors open to every maker in the Capital Region.