Membership
Become a member of Made in Old Town and join us in building the next generation of innovative footwear and apparel manufacturing.
Membership for 2026 is now open.
Secure your spot now and be a part of the future of manufacturing in Portland.
Mmebership is now open for 2026.
Members of Made in Old Town have access the campus facilities, amenities, events, and networking. Memberships are for individuals or businesses, and we offer a discounted rate for students.
Choose from 2 Types of Membership:
ACCESS | Individual Membership
Access to campus events, materials archive, cafe, and work from a hot desk in the design commons.
$300/month
$50/month student rate
Join Campus Events
Attend events for the footwear and apparel industry and for the city of Portland, including sponsored events with industry partners, workshops, networking, and celebration. See our past and upcoming events here.
Access the Materials Library
Access the country’s largest materials library for footwear and apparel to discover and trial cutting edge technologies. Learn more about the Materials Library here.
Recharge at the Made in Old Town Cafe
Have a meeting, interview a candidate, or just recharge on campus at the Made in Old Town Cafe.
Work from the Design Commons
Access the Design Commons on the second floor of the Hub, with open work and meeting spaces able to accommodate up to sixty people at a time. Innovate, connect, design, work.
BUILD | Company Membership
All of the above benefits plus the ability to host your own events, book time on the sample floor, testing lab, and private design studios and meeting suites.
2 - 5 staff: $2,000/month flat rate
6 - 10 staff: $5,000/month flat rate
11 - 20 staff: $12,500/month flat rate
21+ staff: Contact for enterprise plan
Quickly Sample
Access an Asia-level sample floor for footwear and apparel development in the heart of Portland.
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Knitting
Cutting
Bonding
Sewing
Testing
3D Printing
Innovation Zone
Host Events
From open teach-ins at the Amphitheater to rooftop receptions or 350 people events on the main floor.
Collaborate Privately
Host others in a private design studio or meeting suite, here for you when you need it.
Membership Add-ons
Display space at the Materials Library
Material Display costs
1-2 Linear Feet: Included with Membership
5 Linear Feet: $150/month
10 Linear Feet: $300/month
How do you get involved? Apply for a business membership, and indicate in your application that you are seeking a space in the materials library, including the amount of space you need and/or the number of materials you plan to showcase. The Made in Old Town team will follow up to better understand your offering. Available while space lasts.
Office Space
Want a dedicated space of your own on campus?
Made in Old Town offers flexible leases for offices on campus, ranging in size from 150 to 3,000 square feet. Tenants include sales teams, to application engineering, and development labs.
How do you get involved? Apply for a business membership, and indicate in your application that you are hoping to lease office space. The Made in Old Town team will follow up to better understand your needs. Available while space lasts.
Amenities you’ll enjoy as a member of Made in Old Town.
Parking within 30 feet of the building
Fast, secure wifi on every floor
Secure bike rooms with private showers
Staffed reception for receiving guests and packages
Fully stocked cafe; including DRAM sparkling waters, SAPs Sparkling Citrus, Sparkling Hop Water, cold brew, and fresh coffee
Membership applications are now open.
Fill out this form and secure your spot at Made in Old Town, when we officially open in 2026.