An introduction to AssentWorks. A business creation focused makerspace and prototyping facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

1. Creating new IDEAS

2. Developing high skill communities Inspiration – Communicate community vision & successes Development– Foster communities of interest Enablement– Create opportunities for ideas to grow Access– Identify and foster great ideas to success Sustainment– Provide iterative learning processes improving business models

3. Ideas Enabled.

4. What are we? An accessible, non-profit prototyping environment MakerSpace / Tech Workshop A collaborative community of makers, entrepreneurs and skilled people Facilitating linkages to business development resources in partnership with Manitoban IDEA enablers

5. Services we provide our members: 24x7 Access to Prototyping Equipment Co-location / Working / Project spaces Classes / Education / Mentorship Materials / Consumables Store Community Projects / Open Houses

6. How are we managed? Board of Directors from industry & sponsors Advisors from government & interest groups Managed / operated via membership

7. How are we staffed? (Phase 1) Supervisory staff via memberships Volunteer supported Strong usage of available programs & communities Roles: Technical coordinator – Part time position Community coordinator(s) - Volunteer

8. Prototyping Equipment Focuses: Rapid Prototyping

9. Prototyping Equipment Focuses: Electronics

10. Prototyping Equipment Focuses: Metal Working

11. Prototyping Equipment Focuses: Wood Working

13. Phase 2 – General capabilities, low production

15. Regular Events Check Event Page @ www.assentworks.ca for Specific Times & Dates! Community Night (Tues) Open House, New Member Intake, Safety Training Volunteer Night (Thurs) New equipment setup, maintenance, shop restocking, special projects Maker Day (Sat) Day long classes, Joint Projects, Equipment Training

17. Twitter: @AssentWorksLocation: 3rd Floor, 125 Adelaide (wpg,mb) More info: info@assentworks.ca Special thanks to our sponsors: