Hackapura: price, who can join and alternatives
Hackapura is Singapore's weekly co-working day for indie makers who build their own apps and startups. Members work together from morning intros through afternoon demos, then head out for drinks. It belongs to the Hacka network of sister groups and is about shipping, not pitching to investors.
Hackapura at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Coders, designers and makers building their own independent apps and startups full time | hackapura.com |
| Format | A weekly co-working day for indie hackers | hackapura.com |
| Upcoming event | Luma lists the next session for Thursday 29 October 2026, 9.30am Singapore time (date from the event data) | luma.com |
| Where | Chapters @ Maxwell, Kreta Ayer Road | luma.com |
| Price | The venue charges $20 a person for the full day, paid by PayNow (currency not named) | luma.com |
| Demos | Afternoon demos where members share what they made or just watch | hackapura.com |
| Not a pitch event | No pitching to investors, though demos to other builders are welcome | hackapura.com |
| Network | Part of the Hacka network with sister groups worldwide | hackapura.com |
| Founded | Established in 2023 | hackapura.com |
| Seats | Space is limited and allocated first come, first served | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Indie hackers and solo makers who want to ship alongside others
- Bootstrapped SaaS founders who value feedback from builders
- Remote founders new to Singapore looking for a weekly work crew
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders looking to pitch investors
- People wanting an evening networking event
- Anyone not building their own product
Alternatives to Hackapura
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship) | Not published | Apply for startup or student membership; events by registration |
| B71 Singapore (BLOCK71) | Accelerators free; incubation fees set in a service agreement; no equity taken | Apply to incubation (two calls a year) or an accelerator; mixers by approval on Luma |
| Founders Running Club Singapore | Not published | RSVP on Meetup and join the WhatsApp group; any pace welcome |
| Nomad Startup Founder Meetup | Free | RSVP on Meetup |
| SameKind Singapore Founders | S$15 per dinner for non-members; free for members with a voucher; food and drinks extra | Sign up online; founders are hand-picked by stage |
| Singapore Entrepreneurs Network | Free to attend; buying a drink or meal at the venue is compulsory | RSVP on Meetup and drop in; no hard selling |
| Sip & Scale Singapore | Pay for your own meal at the restaurant | Request to join on Luma |
| Solo Founders & E-Com Circle | Pay for your own meal or drink | RSVP on Meetup |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about Hackapura
- When does Hackapura meet?
- Every Thursday for a full day of co-working. Luma listed the next session for 29 October 2026.
- How much does it cost?
- The current venue, Chapters @ Maxwell, charges $20 a person for the day, payable by PayNow on arrival (currency not named on the page).
- Can I pitch investors there?
- No. It is a co-working session, though you can demo your product to other builders for feedback.
- Website
- hackapura.com
- Price
- $20 per person day rate charged by the venue (currency not named)
- Entry rule
- Register on Luma; seats are first come, first served
- Format
- Weekly Thursday co-working day with intros, lunch, demos and drinks
- Checked
Hackapura isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check hackapura.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.