The Factory
Is Yours
A playful, open factory for Gen Z founders, hobbyists, IoT makers, and deeptech builders who refuse to let CAPEX kill their first prototype. Chennai-made. Global-minded.
Blacxird Startup Hub is an "open factory" that can be used to plan, build, fabricate and run early-stage startups in tech, design & manufacturing.
It removes user friction at the earliest stage of 'set up'. Instead of spending lakhs on machinery you use twice a month, you walk into a fully equipped factory floor, swipe in, and start building.
We are Blacxird's consumer-facing maker arm — bringing India's best metro and South Asian talent to one physical commons in Chennai.
Everything But the
Capital Expenditure
We are not a coworking space with a 3D printer. We are a factory that happens to have desks — plus incubation, education, and community.
Build / Test / Iterate / Plan / Prototype
End-to-end product development infrastructure. From whiteboard to welded chassis. From Figma to fabricated enclosure. Your full build loop, under one roof.
Explore Your Hobby
Not every visit needs a deliverable. Come weld on weekends. Learn resin casting. Fix your motorcycle. The floor is as much for curiosity as commerce.
Escape the CAPEX Trap
Turn fixed costs into variable ones. No depreciation. No maintenance headaches. No warehouse lease. Just pay for the access you need, when you need it.
Network & Peer Support
Your neighbor at the CNC might be an industrial designer. The person at the hotdesk could be your next co-founder. Expert office hours included.
End-to-End Incubation
We don't just give you tools — we help you build the company around them. From MVP to first customer to seed pitch. Full-stack startup support.
Three Ways to
Show Up
Pick your access level. Upgrade or downgrade monthly. No lock-ins.
Hotdesk Coworking
For the planner, researcher, and remote collaborator. No engineering or fabrication access — just a killer desk, WiFi, and the community.
Factory Floor Desk
Full engineering and fabrication access. Heavy machinery, 3D printers, tool checkout, and PPE. This is where things get built.
Conference Room
Available on request for all members. Pitch decks, design sprints, investor meetings, and team standups. Book by the hour.
Segmented Zones.
PPE-Mandated Pods.
The factory floor is vinyl-stickered, color-coded, and safety-first. Every zone has its own protocols, tooling, and vibe.
If You Build,
You Belong Here
Designed for the intersection of hardware, software, art, and commerce — from Chennai to South Asia.
IoT Makers
Sensor prototyping, PCB assembly, firmware testing, and enclosure design.
Deeptech Software
Hardware-in-the-loop testing, edge AI deployment, and physical interfaces.
Robotics
CAD to chassis fabrication. Build, break, and rebuild mechanical systems.
Architects
Physical models, acrylic cutting, 3D printed maquettes, material exploration.
Artists & Fashion
Sculpture fab, textile experiments, mold making, mixed-media installations.
Industrial Designers
Form studies, ergonomic prototyping, CMF exploration, and user testing rigs.
Renewable Energy
Solar rig prototyping, battery pack assembly, turbine model testing.
Retail Manufacturing
Packaging prototypes, product mockups, spray finishing, small-batch runs.
Startup Networks
Manufacturing founders seeking peers, suppliers, and early customers.
Incubation Candidates
Pre-PMF teams that need to ship physical MVPs before raising their first round.
We Are More Than
a Factory Floor
Multiple revenue streams, multiple entry points. We build ecosystems, not just workspaces.
🚀 Startup Incubation
End-to-end support from MVP to market. We take equity or royalties on incubated startups that graduate from our floor. Not just a desk — a launchpad.
Equity / Royalty Model🎓 Educational Tie-Ups
Partner with schools and colleges to bring STEM students and pitch-deck cohorts to build with us. Curriculum-integrated maker labs for the next generation.
B2B Institutional🧪 Prefab Art / Tech Labs
We design, build, and brand custom maker labs for schools, corporates, and galleries — under the Blacxird Labs banner. Full-time fee for turnkey deployment.
Blacxird Labs📈 Professional Upskilling
CAD mastery, CNC operation, electronics assembly, and robotics bootcamps. Certified short courses for working professionals switching to hardware.
Course Fees🎨 Hobby Classes
Weekend woodworking, resin art, screen printing, and basic electronics for absolute beginners. Low-cost entry point for the curious.
Pay-per-Session⚡ Hackathons & Workshops
48-hour build sprints, engineering challenges, and corporate innovation days. Sponsored events that put us on the map and fill the floor with energy.
Sponsorship + Ticket Revenue🔧 Repair Cafés
Monthly community repair days. Fix your appliances, bikes, and gadgets with expert guidance. Sustainability meets social bonding.
Donation / Tip ModelFlexible Revenue.
Low-Cost Entry.
We built multiple earning patterns so the business thrives — and so does every maker who walks in, regardless of budget.
Membership & Rent
The core engine. Daily drop-ins for hobbyists. Monthly memberships for regulars. Tiered access from hotdesk to full factory floor.
- →Daily pass for tourists & hobbyists
- →Monthly hotdesk (no fab)
- →Monthly factory floor (full fab)
- →Team pods for startups (4+ pax)
Incubation Royalties
We don't just rent space — we bet on our best builders. Revenue share or equity from startups that scale from our floor.
- →Revenue share on incubated products
- →Equity option for deep incubation
- →Success-fee on fundraising intros
- →IP licensing for shared tooling
Prefab Lab Fees
Full-time design + build fee for custom maker labs we deploy for schools, corporates, and galleries under the Blacxird Labs brand.
- →Turnkey lab design & installation
- →Equipment procurement & setup
- →Staff training & curriculum support
- →Annual maintenance contracts
Consulting & Training
B2B consulting on manufacturing setup, prototyping workflows, and supply chain. Corporate training programs for product teams.
- →Manufacturing workflow audits
- →Prototyping sprint facilitation
- →Corporate hardware bootcamps
- →Supply chain & vendor intros
Events & Workshops
Hackathons, build sprints, repair cafés, and skill workshops. Ticket revenue + sponsorships from brands wanting access to our maker community.
- →Weekend hobby workshops
- →48-hr hackathons with prizes
- →Corporate innovation days
- →Brand-sponsored build challenges
Ancillary Revenue
Material markup, consumables store, equipment rental to non-members, café & merch, and grant funding for STEM access programs.
- →Filament, resin, & consumables store
- →Day-rental of tools for non-members
- →In-house café & maker merch
- →Govt / NGO grants for STEM access
Built Together.
Built Responsibly.
"We don't believe in lone genius. We believe in collective intelligence, shared resources, and factories that belong to the people who sweat in them. This is not a rental space. This is a commons for makers."
Open Access
Knowledge and tooling should not be gated by capital. We lower the barrier to entry for physical creation.
Planet First
Recycled filament. Scrap wood programs. Waste segregation. We fabricate with future generations in mind.
Equitable
Student discounts. Sliding scale for solo founders. We want the next big thing to come from anywhere.
Transparent
Open pricing. Open safety records. Open community governance. No hidden fees, no locked doors.
Pick Your Level
of Access
From digital nomads who need a desk to hardware founders who need the full floor. Upgrade anytime.
Hotdesk
For the planner, the researcher, the remote collaborator.
- ✓Coworking desk access
- ✓High-speed WiFi
- ✓Coffee & basic amenities
- ✓Community Slack access
- ✓Conference room (2 hrs/mo)
- ×No factory floor access
- ×No machinery use
Factory Floor
For the builder. Full engineering and fabrication privileges.
- ✓Everything in Hotdesk
- ✓Dedicated factory desk
- ✓Heavy machinery access
- ✓3D printing (fair use)
- ✓Tool & PPE checkout
- ✓Conference room (10 hrs/mo)
- ✓Priority workshop access
Team Pod
For startups who need a home base and a shipping rhythm.
- ✓Everything in Factory Floor
- ✓Reserved team pod (4 pax)
- ✓Private storage locker
- ✓Unlimited conference room
- ✓After-hours access
- ✓Expert office hours
- ✓Investor intro network
Built on Verified Industrial Networks.
Engineering, Manufacturing & Fabrication Partners
Raw Materials, Industrial Components & Consumables
Machines, Tooling, Automation & Infrastructure Solutions
Fabrication & Manufacturing
Laser cutting, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, structural steel, precision manufacturing, reverse engineering, and production support.
Categories
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- CNC Machining
- Welding & Cutting
- Structural Steel
- Conveyor Systems
- Press Tools
- Tool Room Support
- Industrial Fabrication
Industrial Supply & Engineering Infrastructure
Raw materials, industrial tools, lifting systems, compressors, electrical systems, industrial gases, PPE, and industrial workshop infrastructure.
Categories
- Steel & Metals
- Industrial Power Tools
- Material Handling
- Lifting Equipment
- Compressors & Air Systems
- Electrical & Lighting
- Industrial Gases
- Safety Equipment
Automation, Robotics & Advanced Engineering
Industrial automation, robotics integration, PLC/VFD systems, IIOT, traceability systems, additive manufacturing, and engineering validation.
Categories
- Industrial Automation
- Robotics Integration
- PLC / SCADA / IIOT
- Additive Manufacturing
- CAD/CAM Systems
- Laser Marking & Traceability
- Product Development
- Prototype Engineering
Come Build
With Us
Tell us what you're making, or which tier you're curious about. We'll reply within one business day.