The Makerspace and Entrepreneur Center is available to help you take full advantage
of the equipment, facilities, services and expertise that Harper College has to offer.
What is the Makerspace & Entrepreneur Center
A makerspace is a community center with various tools and gadgets. It's a place where
people who enjoy making things can find like-minded people and place to tinker, learn,
and share. Our center also incorporates a business incubator so people with cool ideas
can help to take those ideas to market.
Where is the center located
The Makerspace and Entrepreneur center at the Harper College is located on the main
campus (1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067) in Building H, Room H-130. Free parking
is available.
May I schedule a tour of the Makerspace & Entrepreneur Center
Absolutely! Anyone can schedule a tour (which includes students, staff, faculty, collaborators,
community members, prospective students, alumni, etc.) all are welcome to tour the
center (find hours here). To schedule a tour call us at 847-925-6188
Can anyone join & participate at the Makerspace
Yes! The Makerspace & Entrepreneur Center is open to students who enroll in the course,
community members and volunteers. We are a membership-based space with flexible membership
options. Visit our membership page for our prices and membership options
May I work on my own personal projects
Yes - our center is created to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, inventors,
artists, and engineers to pursue their creative passions and bring their entrepreneurial
ideas to life. We want you to bring your BIGGEST, boldest, and coolest ideas to life.
Do you schedule and charge for machine time?
You need to book time on some of the machines for up to 2 hours slots. Some machines
such as the 3D printers charge by the weight (in grams). Other machines charge per
unit of material, such as the dye sublimation printer, which charges by the amount
of paper used (by sq ft.2)
