Humanmade Accelerator Kickoff 2026

​Join us for the kickoff of Humanmade’s 2026 Hardware Accelerator cohort — an evening bringing together founders, engineers, makers, investors, mentors, and the broader Bay Area hardware community.

​This event marks the start of a 24-week accelerator focused on helping early-stage hardware startups move from concept to real-world product through rapid prototyping, manufacturing support, mentorship, and business development. Throughout the program, participating teams will work on everything from proof-of-concept builds and user validation to manufacturing strategy, fundraising, and go-to-market planning.

​The kickoff event will feature:
• Introductions to this year’s accelerator companies
• Networking with founders, mentors, and industry professionals
• A look inside Humanmade’s fabrication facilities and prototyping resources
• Conversations around hardware innovation, manufacturing, robotics, climate tech, medtech, consumer products, and emerging physical technologies
• Food, drinks, and community connection

​Humanmade is a nonprofit fabrication lab and innovation hub based in San Francisco, supporting entrepreneurs and startups through technical infrastructure, education, and inclusive access to prototyping resources. The accelerator is supported in part through California’s Accelerate CA Inclusive Innovation Hub initiative.

​Whether you’re building a company, supporting founders, or simply curious about the Bay Area hardware ecosystem, we’d love to have you join us.

​Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Humanmade — San Francisco

​Space is limited. RSVP required.