Hacker Lab

Hacker Lab received a $99,605 grant for purchasing new equipment and expanding services to the public and startup community.

  • Purchased laser cutter and hand tools.

  • Served 190 unique class participants with an average of 2.4 classes per participant accounting for 450 class seats reserved.

  • Hosted 3rd round of Startup Hustle, a six-week lean startup “pre-accelerator” program for 26 early-stage startup founders. 16 companies presented at a demo night which was attended by over 160 community members.

  • Purchased a CNC plasma cutter, portable laser cutter, and two 3D printers among other new tools.

  • Purchased general fabrication equipment including new saws, abrasives, and lathe.

  • Developed curriculum for classes around the newly purchased equipment.

  • Served 190 unique class participants accounting for 574 class seats reserved.

  • Selected and hired Entrepreneur in Residence and Maker in Residence with funds from the state’s Project Slingshot Program (https://slingshot.hackerlab.org/).

  • Developed curriculum around newly purchased equipment and began collaboration with SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) Sacramento and Autodesk around a digital fabrication certificate program. Five additional teachers were onboarded to support the new curriculum.

  • Served 220 unique class attendees accounting for 405 class seats reserved.

  • Began weekly Office Hours with Entrepreneur and Maker in Residence.

  • Hosted 4th round of Startup Hustle with 9 companies presenting at demo night.

  • Purchased new milling machine, sheet metal tools, casting tools, precision maker equipment, electronics lab, and high-end software design station amongst other maker equipment.

  • Developed curriculum for classes around the newly purchased equipment.

  • Hosted 122 classes with a total of 485 class attendees focused on equipment usage, business, or technology.

  • Kicked off Fall Startup Hustle program.

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