by JC² — Calgary's Maker Business Platform
Room to grow. Tools to build. A community that gets it.
The business supports & resources, tools & workshop bays to build — or grow — a real business. All in one place.
Digital Hub Now Available
Physical Hub Coming Early 2027
You're Making Things.
But Your Business
Feels Like Chaos.
- You're undercharging (again)
- You've outgrown your garage, truck, or dining room
- You're turning down jobs — no space, no gear
- Orders are piling up faster than you can actually fill them
- You just need something to help you move your business forward
- You feel like you're the only one struggling with this
Sound familiar? You're not alone.
by JC² — 20 years of making
What If You Didn't Have to Figure This Out Alone?
The Maker Hub YYC is Calgary's maker business platform — business supports & resources now, with tools & workshop bays opening in Calgary SE. Everything to help you stop spinning your wheels and start moving forward.
Our Founding Story
Three Ways to Get in Early
Pick the path that fits where you're at right now.
Founding Member
Founding Member
50% off your first 2 months!Limited time offer.
Bi-weekly check-ins, ready-to-use templates, and other Calgary makers who are actually shipping — not just planning.
Become aFounding Member
Physical Space Deposit
Hold Your Spot
Reserve your place in the physical Hub before it opens. Refundable any time before it's applied — and it goes straight toward your first month once it opens.
Hold My SpotSupporter
Supporter
Back the build and get something real for it — travel mug, tee, hoodie, and your name on the wall, depending on your level.
Become aSupporter
* What's included in each phase is subject to change prior to launch of each phase.
The Roadmap
From founding member to physical workspace — here's how we get there.
Digital Hub
Business support and community connections to grow your business now.
Become a Founding Member
Founding rates for life on Digital, Business, and Bay memberships — get in before they're gone.
Physical Hub Opens
Business makerspace tools and Bay workshop spaces in Calgary SE.
Is This Right For You?
This is for you if:
- You're out of room, and the orders keep piling up faster than you can fill them
- You want access to bigger, more industrial tools than you could ever justify buying alone
- You sell (or want to sell) handmade or custom-made goods — online, at markets, wholesale, or anywhere else people are buying
- You want a community that actually gets it
- You're in or near Calgary SE
This Is NOT for You If:
- You're looking for a done-for-you service — we provide the space, the tools, and the support, you have to do the actual work
- You need a huge, fully private industrial unit — our bays are sized for growing businesses, not mass manufacturing
- You want a polished coworking space and nothing else — we've got coffee and meeting rooms too, but this is a real industrial shop first, tools and dust included
Need dedicated workshop space, not just support? We're building something specifically for trades and production businesses.
SEE WHAT'S COMING →
We've Been Where You Are
For 20 years, we've been building JC²—nights, weekends, in our garage, fighting the same chaos you are.
Underpricing custom work. Running 'operations' from our dining room. Wondering if we'd ever feel like a 'real business.'
We figured it out. And now we're building the infrastructure we wish existed when we started.
That's why we built The Maker Hub YYC. This isn't a course. It's not a mastermind. It's the operational backbone and maker community Calgary has been missing.
Joie & Jason
JC² Founders — 20 Years of Making
Got Questions?
We've got answers.
*Physical Hub pricing is subject to change.
Lock in Your
Founding Rate
Choose the path that fits.
Get started now.
Refundable deposit to secure your Business Membership or Bay rental.
Just believe in our vision? Help us build it.
Not Ready to Sign Up Yet?
No pressure — join the mailing list and we'll keep you posted on new options, pricing, and Preferred Partner perks as they roll out.