burlington Generator The nation’s 100 percent renewables- powered gigabit makerspace

Home to a vibrant ecosystem of innovation drivers including higher ed, creative firms, geography, targeted services, finance, open political culture. 2* * Burlington was recently ranked second nationally among America’s most innovative cities

Accelerate independent innovation and entrepreneurship by lowering the costs of entry, encouraging creativity, fostering learning, encouraging collaboration, and reducing startup risk.

Generator provides access to tools, workspaces and human resources that facilitate the design and fabrication of diverse products that serve as the basis of new companies.

154 members strong, Generator is built around a core of 6 workshops and 19 studios. Day to day activities are supported by 30 volunteers. We are managed by 5 staff and overseen by a board of 13 community leaders.

Generator’s members are drawn from a diverse cross- section of the Burlington community – artists, engineers, designers, craftspeople, coders – who are 18 and older. We regularly engage K12 students through special programs.

We offer basic and advanced classes, host workshops across relevant topics, provide networking opportunities, and serve as a marketing platform for our members.

What we do. Maker in Residence, BIG Maker, Champlain Maker TA, Teacher in Residence, Pitch It, Fab It! What we support. Lake Brite, Champlain Makerfaire, Tech Jam, Artists Market, Made in Vermont Expo

Pinbox 3000*, AirShark*, Mr E. Designs*, River Slate Company, Blacksand Supply Company, Matt and Erik Design, Pitchfork Farms, Alice and the Magician * Maker in residence alums

Programs. Entrepreneurial support, K12 teacher training, workforce training and development, volunteer training and management, marketing and outreach Resource base. Facility, tool-set, technology backbone, documentation Community connections. Youth service organizations, community arts, K12 schools, area businesses

Company membership. Bring in people, skills and experience Corporate underwriting. Programs, workshops and resources Time and materials. Expertise and in-kind contributions Sustaining support. Long-term partnerships that fill budget gaps