The East End of Houston has a long history of early industry. Now, that landscape is shifting, transforming into a core of innovation and entrepreneurship.
That change is boosted by the new East End Maker Hub. The 300,000 square foot facility is being called the largest innovation maker hub in the state of Texas and will serve as a community fabrication space and incubator hub with workforce training and apprenticeship programs.
A $5 million EDA investment funded the renovation of the former Baker Hughes oil manufacturing facility to house the Hub.
The Hub will provide labs and workshops for startups at a low cost, allow access to specialized equipment for small manufacturers who couldn’t afford to buy it themselves, as well as house larger, Fortune 500 companies.
Earlier this month, the Hub hosted its grand opening, where officials…
