The GRAND GARAGE is closely linked to the CAP.-Training.

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The GRAND GARAGE is closely linked to the CAP.-Training. Since 2010, this program has offered young people the opportunity to complete a technical apprenticeship (mechatronics or cybersecurity) in tandem with a secondary school education in a general Austrian high school (AHS). Four graduates shared the desire for an innovative, professional workshop with Ruth Arrich and her husband Werner, together they built a space which allows young people to explore new technologies and seek personal growth.. 

The space is located at Tabakfabrik Linz, a former tobacco factory that was the first steel-frame building in Austria. The innovation workshop offers an infrastructure for people wanting to learn and work together – with learning and development spaces, project zones and co-creation areas, and access to more than ninety professional machines, such as 3D printers, laser cutters, robots, a CNC mill and a water jet cutter. Through educational workshops, young people, from primary school up to apprentices and students, are invited to explore the concept of MakerEducation and acquire first-hand practical experience of new technologies. The MakerSpace attracts creative students, ambitious startups and innovative companies who find ample space and equipment to materialize their ideas and projects. The GRAND GARAGE allows for unusual encounters, linking and connecting people seeking to learn, work and meet up with others – which is what the space calls MakerMatch.

Size of space in m²: 

3,000

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‍Number of workspaces available:

30

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Address:

TABAKFABRIK LINZ

Peter-Behrens-Platz 64020 Linz

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Website:

grandgarage.eu/de

Hauptplatz 23 is located in the heart of the city of Linz on the main square. As a heritage listed building, with a history that spans over 400 years, the beautiful space provides artists, startups, small businesses and organizations a unique and welcoming work environment.

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It was launched in 2018 by Niklas Salm-Reifferscheidt and Iris Mayr who, when looking for her own place to work, discovered the building and fell in love with its character and atmosphere. In setting up Hauptplatz 23, Iris wanted to create a space that was completely individual, one that was curated, community-led and fostered a creative and dynamic spirit and attracted a diverse group of people to come together under one roof.

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From self-contained offices to a cozy coworking area, from bright and spacious meeting rooms to larger spaces suitable for art exhibitions and events, the versatile layout offers guests an array of working spaces to fit with their needs. In the basement, there are shops and a café/bar and in the middle of the building is an outdoor patio, which provides the perfect spot for alfresco lunches or after work drinks. Guests can join on a flexible basis and prices vary depending on which option they choose. All members have the opportunity to attend a range of monthly events and workshops.

Size of space in m²:

2,000

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Number of workspaces available:

50

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Address:

Hauptplatz 23 

4020 Linz

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Website:

hauptplatz23.at

Launched in 2019, the LIT Open Innovation Center is the Johannes Kepler University’s (JKU) hub for promoting knowledge transfer and collaboration.

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Through the construction of the center, the university management wanted to create a space that nurtured and encouraged coworking, bringing researchers and businesses together to create an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship, facilitating co-creation. Located on the JKU campus in the north of Linz, the award-winning sustainable coworking space is made out of wood and has a modern, spacious and welcoming atmosphere. The building is also home to the LIT Factory, which is a teaching and research center for science and manufacturing of plastic materials.

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Primarily aimed at businesses and organizations that work in the fields of technology, engineering, digital transformation and plastics sciences, the open plan space offers a range of flexible all-inclusive membership packages starting at €300 ($325) per month. All occupants have access to an array of facilities, including fifteen meeting rooms of varying sizes and styles, five kitchens, numerous indoor and outdoor breakout spaces as well as a large and fully tech-equipped event space which accommodates up to 200 people. At the heart of the Center’s mission is a strong sense of community and throughout the year there are numerous opportunities for all businesses to network and get to know fellow innovators.

Size of space in m²:

8,000

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Number of workspaces available:

240

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Address:

Johannes Kepler University Linz

Altenberger Strasse 69

4040 Linz

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Website:

jku.at/oic

Housed in the sought-after and innovative Tabakfabrik building, Strada del Startup sits across the corridor from its coworking community sister, factory300.

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Whereas factory300 offers members hotdesks and coworking, Strada del Startup provides dedicated private offices to companies big and small. All members of Strada del Startup also benefit from all the perks that a factory300 membership offers, including spacious and bright interiors, a broad range of meeting rooms, a large communal canteen area, exclusive events and workshops, as well as a dedicated Slack channel and discounts to local businesses. 

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Each private office or ‘pixel’ accommodates up to four workstations and is fully furnished and self-contained. The affordable monthly cost includes all furniture, internet, cleaning and much more. Occupants can rent the space on flexible terms and expand, when they need to, and can rent the space on short-term contracts. The City of Linz also provides support that new businesses can access to help fund their workspace for the first three years. From startups to corporates, Strada del Startup offers all members a prime address and access to a unique and unparalleled business community.

Size of space in m²:

2,800

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Number of workspaces available:

320

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Address

Peter-Behrens-Platz 10

Haus Casablanca

4020 Linz

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Website:

strada-del-startup.at

TECH HARBOR is one of Linz’s longest-running and foremost providers of flexible and affordable serviced office space.

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Founded twenty years ago by entrepreneur and experienced startup consultant Georg Spiesberger, with support from the City of Linz, Upper Austria and the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), TECH HARBOR provides occupants much more than just office space. Aimed at businesses working in technology and innovation, TECH HARBOR offers startups and established organizations a home base to develop and grow their businesses. TECH HARBOR launched their first building, TECHCENTER in 2002. In 2017, they opened their second building, NEUE WERFT, which is just a short walk away. 

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Both buildings are located along the DIGITAL MILE in the vibrant and dynamic harbor district of Linz. The DIGITAL MILE is an initiative led by Georg and a community of business leaders to develop a unique place to live and work in the harbor area, offering residents access to childcare, healthcare and a cosmopolitan and supportive community. Across both of TECH HARBOR’s buildings there is a range of fully equipped private offices, large canteens, meeting rooms and event spaces, roof terraces and breakout areas. TECH HARBOR also offers a full postal service and numerous networking opportunities, and all startups also benefit from subsidized office space for the first three years.

Size of space in m²:

16,364

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Number of workspaces available:

120

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Address:

Hafenstrasse 47-51

4020 Linz

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Web:

techharbor.at

factory300 is an innovative coworking space, launched in 2017 by startup300, Linz’s foremost business angel network, and located in the heart of the Tabakfabrik building.

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Originally designed by Peter Behrens and Alexander Popp, the Tabakfabrik is over one hundred years old and has recently been renovated and refurbished to provide an urban center that brings together companies and creatives, creating a unique community just one kilometer from the city center. With an industrial yet modern look, factory300 offers members an out of home office experience with access to unparalleled facilities and benefits in a prime location. 

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From a large communal kitchen to modern and spacious interiors, with an array of meeting rooms and all-inclusive flexible membership packages, including exclusive events,workshops, and a dedicated Slack channel, factory300 provides members with a warm and welcoming place to work. Members can pick and choose from a range of flexible packages that can be adapted to their business needs, from pay-as-you-go to monthly membership, and as their business grows they can upgrade to their own private office at factory300’s sister, Strada del Startup, which offers dedicated offices. Attracting companies and startups from across all areas, the thriving community at factory300 provides members with the perfect launchpad for their business.

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Size of space in m²:

600

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Number of workspaces available:

80

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Address

Peter-Behrens-Platz 10

4020 Linz

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Website:

factory300.at