named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Incubated Maker Program
Support for hardware startups including mentorship, dedicated workspace, funding connections, and business resources; participants retain 100% ownership of their products
Makerspace Access
Membership-based access to over $250,000 in fabrication equipment including CNC routers, laser cutters, and 3D printers, with safety training and technical support
Professional Maker Membership
24/7 access for businesses and professionals, including equipment use, office space rental, and networking with a technical community of 250+ members
STEAM Education
Classes and workshops designed to inspire youth to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and manufacturing in the Capital Region
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 3 activities
- Facilitating business and funding connections for startupsHelps startups access regional and statewide resources, including funding opportunities, manufacturing referrals, business assistance, and eligibility support for Innovate 518 Hotspot tax incentives upon program completion.
- Providing structured project planning for incubated startupsDevelops a defined scope of work for each incubated startup, outlining prioritized actions based on project status, goals, and timeline to ensure focused progress.
- Running an incubator program for hardware and deep-tech startupsSupports the commercialization of hardware, deep-tech, and game development innovations through a structured incubator program that includes mentorship, networking, need-based referrals, technical guidance from experienced Manufacturing Mentors, and regular progress check-ins.
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Community Makerspace Access and Training 2 activities
- Offering facility tours and community engagementProvides regular in-person tours of the facility every Tuesday evening and by appointment to engage the broader community and promote access to maker resources.
- Operating a community makerspace with fabrication equipment and trainingProvides 24/7 access to a fully equipped makerspace featuring over $250,000 in fabrication tools, along with training for safe use and ongoing member support. The facility serves a community of 250+ makers and offers member businesses the ability to use its address as their legal business location.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Delivering STEAM education and public fabrication classesOffers youth-focused STEAM education programs and public classes in making and fabrication to inspire interest in engineering and manufacturing careers, including custom professional development offerings and multi-session instruction.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$465K
Contributions & grants$401K86%
Program service revenue$64K14%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$2
expenses
Total expenses$483K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$170K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$832K
Cash$107K
Investments$0
Liabilities$846K
Net assets$-14K
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN FALKENSTROM | FACILITIES DIRECTOR | 40 | $64K |
board members · 10
- COURTNEY WADE — PRESIDENT
- DANEE ZEIGLER — SECRETARY
- DYLAN THIES — TREASURER
- ERIC LEDET PH D — BOARD MEMBER
- HOLLY CARGILL-CRAMER — BOARD MEMBER
- JESSICA OTITIGBE — BOARD MEMBER
- JOANNE FERNANDEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- KIT CLEMENTE — VICE PRESIDENT
- SAM BONFANTE — BOARD MEMBER
- TIM ROZMIERSKI — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Innovate 518 Government — Administers tax incentives available to eligible companies that complete the Incubated Maker program.
- MEP center Partner — Works with to support regional manufacturing and business development initiatives.
- SBA office Partner — Collaborates to help connect member businesses with business assistance resources.
- area universities Partner — Partners with to foster innovation and provide educational and networking opportunities for members.
- info@tvcog.net Government — Staff contact for scheduling facility tours
- local chambers of commerce Partner — Collaborates with to support local business development and connectivity.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Community Resource Modelmethodology: collaborative_community_resourceBy integrating makerspace access, prototyping, incubation, and STEAM education within a shared environment, the organization fosters personal and economic growth because collaboration across skill levels and disciplines catalyzes innovation and accelerates learning and venture development.
- Tiered Access to Shared Infrastructuremethodology: shared-infrastructure-as-a-serviceBy offering scalable membership tiers and shared access to high-cost fabrication tools and facilities, the organization reduces barriers to entry for individuals and businesses because variable-cost access increases utilization and enables cost-effective product development without capital investment.