A new space has opened at the University of Huddersfield to help entrepreneurs and small business owners develop their creative ideas.
Called the “Maker Space”, it will give people the opportunity to use specialist tools and equipment they might otherwise not have access to.
It is a collaborative project between the University of Huddersfield, Business Kirklees – Kirklees Council’s business, economy and growth service – and Santander Universities. The space is housed within the university’s Barbara Hepworth Building.
Maker Space will be open to businesses and entrepreneurs who are engaging with Business Kirklees or the University of Huddersfield’s Enterprise Team around developing their business, with the aim of helping them learn new skills and develop ideas.
With access to a range of equipment including 3D printers, sewing machines and Apple Macs…