Newlab Brooklyn: price, who can join and alternatives
Newlab Brooklyn is a members' space for startups at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, built for founders turning hard technology into commercial products. Members get 24/7 access, desks, prototyping labs and pilot sites, plus community events. It hosted New Climate Futures during New York Climate Week in September 2026.
Newlab Brooklyn at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders working on the future industrial economy | newlab.com |
| Where | Inside the Brooklyn Navy Yard | newlab.com |
| Space | 84,000 square feet for startups | newlab.com |
| Recent activity | Hosted New Climate Futures on 24 September 2026 | newlab.com |
| Showcase | Demos from 70+ startups at that event | newlab.com |
| Access | Flexible 24/7 access all year | newlab.com |
| Community | Community events and a founder network | newlab.com |
| How to join | Apply for startup membership online | newlab.com |
Who it suits
- Hardware and climate founders who need labs and test sites
- Startups seeking pilots with city agencies and large companies
- Founders wanting a working base in Brooklyn
Who it doesn't suit
- Software-only founders who just need a desk
- People wanting a casual social meetup
- Founders without a company or deck yet
Alternatives to Newlab Brooklyn
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Founders Supper Club (The AI Furnace) | Not published | Apply or get referred by an existing member |
| Colectivo | Free community; paid membership price not published | Create a free profile or apply for membership |
| Fierce Foundry Founders Coworking Day | Not published | Choose a ticket type and request approval on Luma |
| Founders House | Network $500 a year or $50 a month (currency not named); All-Access price shared on request | Online application reviewed for fit; tours most weekdays |
| Founders Live New York City | Not published | Register on Luma; founders apply to pitch |
| Founders Running Club New York | Not published | RSVP on Meetup and join the WhatsApp group |
| Guava | Free community tier; full membership $1,200 to $1,500 a year (currency not named) | Apply to join; dinners need host approval |
| Hardware Founders (New York) | Not published | Request to join each event on Luma |
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Questions about Newlab Brooklyn
- Where is Newlab Brooklyn?
- Inside the Brooklyn Navy Yard, in an 84,000 square foot building for startups.
- What do members get?
- 24/7 access, desks and spaces, shops and labs, an onsite product team, community events and access to Newlab's digital platform.
- How do I join?
- Apply for startup membership on its website. The form asks for your company, website and deck.
- Is pricing published?
- No. Membership pricing is not shown on its pages.
- Website
- newlab.com
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Startup membership application with company deck
- Format
- Members' space with prototyping labs and pilot sites at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
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Newlab Brooklyn isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check newlab.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.