Nova Labs

Located in Fairfax, VA Nova Labs is a membership-driven, volunteer-led makerspace, founded in 2011 with the purpose of empowering our community to Rediscover the Joy of Making Things!

Our mission is to create a place that enables people to share a fearless exploration of hands-on learning, entrepreneurship, and creative expression. Our vision is to create a community in which everyone is a creator, learner, mentor, and teacher who finds fulfillment in tackling challenges with passion, generosity, and fearlessness.

Our 18,000+ sq. ft. facility houses classrooms, workspace, incubator offices, and shops that include both common tools and advanced fabrication equipment. Key members enjoy 24/7 access and help co-manage our space by teaching classes, maintaining equipment, and promoting making in the community.

We are a a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and support a wide range of open-source development projects that benefit both our local community and the world.