MotionLab.Berlin: price, who can join and alternatives
MotionLab.Berlin is a makerspace and innovation hub in Alt-Treptow for hardtech and deep tech startups, with eight specialist labs and a machine park. Members get coworking, lab access and weekly community activities, pitch nights and workshops. It also runs a nine-month Hardtech Innovation Accelerator that takes no equity.
MotionLab.Berlin at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders whose technology has a physical dimension | motionlab.berlin |
| Where | Halle 20, Campus Alt-Treptow, a former industrial hall | motionlab.berlin |
| Price | €129 a month for Hardtech Coworker membership | motionlab.berlin |
| Price | €249 a month for full machine and lab access | motionlab.berlin |
| Day pass | €10 a day to try the space | motionlab.berlin |
| Community | Weekly community activities, pitch nights, workshops and Demo Day | motionlab.berlin |
| Recent activity | Announced a legal partner for its founders on 22 June 2026 | motionlab.berlin |
| Accelerator | Hardtech Innovation Accelerator: 9 months, 0% equity, up to €200K grant support | motionlab.berlin |
| Entry | Book a tour first | motionlab.berlin |
Who it suits
- Hardware, robotics, medtech and climate tech founders who need machines
- Founders who want coworking next to engineers and makers
- Early-stage hardtech teams looking for a no-equity accelerator
Who it doesn't suit
- Software-only founders who just need a desk
- People wanting a free community
- Anyone outside reach of Alt-Treptow
Alternatives to MotionLab.Berlin
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiring Founders Meetup | Not published | Register on Luma; some ticket types need approval |
| Founder Institute Berlin (Founder Meet & Greet) | Not published | Register on the event page |
| Founderland | Not published | Membership application with eligibility check |
| Founders Court | Not published | Request a ticket on Luma; host approval required |
| Founders Hub Berlin | Coworking days free | Request a spot on Luma; small, curated groups |
| Founders Night | Not published | Register on Luma; WhatsApp group for updates |
| Founders Running Club Berlin | Not published | RSVP on Meetup or Luma, then turn up |
| GrowFirma Community | Not published | Register on Luma; WhatsApp community |
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Questions about MotionLab.Berlin
- How much is membership?
- Hardtech Coworker is €129 a month, Hardtech Professional is €249 a month, and a day pass is €10.
- Where is it?
- Campus Alt-Treptow, in Halle 20, a former industrial hall.
- Who is it for?
- Founders building technology with a physical dimension, across fields such as robotics, bio and healthtech, and advanced manufacturing.
- How do I join?
- Book a free tour, then sign up on site or online.
- Website
- motionlab.berlin
- Price
- From €129 a month; €10 day pass
- Entry rule
- Book a free tour, then sign up
- Format
- Makerspace, coworking and labs with community events, pitch nights and an accelerator
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MotionLab.Berlin isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check motionlab.berlin before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.