In 2014, Davidson College purchased industrial space in downtown Davidson, originally built as part of the Davidson Cotton Mill in 1920. Today, it is a beautiful 23,000 square foot, cutting-edge, LEED Gold-certified facility where campus and community collide to spark vibrant technology, innovation and entrepreneurship in the greater Charlotte area.
Business leader and venture philanthropist Jay Hurt ’88 committed $5 million to support these innovation and entrepreneurship efforts. “At first blush, this project didn’t seem like Davidson at all,” said Hurt. “But I quickly realized there is a need for students to have this opportunity, and companies can benefit from the engagement of talented students in their work. There is unlimited potential when this is done well.”
The Van Deman Innovation Lab serves as the home for Davidson College’s innovation, entrepreneurship and emerging technology programs. Made possible with a $1 million gift from Ed Van Deman ’69, CEO of Forest Systems Inc. and his wife Dr. Nancie Fimbel, the Lab includes open collaboration space, student study rooms and conference rooms for students and community.
Located just inside the main entrance, the Social Commons offers students, faculty, coworkers and entrepreneurs a place to come together, hang out, and collaborate. With plenty of comfortable seating, good music, and delicious beverages, the Social Commons is a relaxed and inviting place for community to gather and conversations to spark. The space is also equipped with an integrated sound system and large-format mobile LED display which make it easily transformable for networking receptions, seated dinners, and speaker events.
We offer 14 private office suites, 10 sit-to-stand desks, 36 open desks and 6 private phone rooms for our coworking members. Our space has capacity for more than 230 members. Amenities include high-speed wireless internet, meeting rooms equipped with ideation and display technologies, a print-copy station, and free coffee and beverages.
We facilitate access and exposure to innovation and entrepreneurship for all Davidson students, alumni, faculty, staff, Hurt Hub coworkers, and community members.
The Hurt Hub at Davidson College convenes innovators and entrepreneurs in the Davidson College community and the Greater Charlotte region to catalyze innovative solutions to critical problems through educational programming, experiential learning in a safe environment, an inclusive coworking space, uncompromising ethics, a robust mentor network, access to startup capital, and innovation consulting.
We believe innovation is born out of Freedom, Integrity, and Inclusion.
Freedom to take risks. Freedom to fail and to succeed.
Integrity is our expectation.
Inclusion is the foundation of everything we do.
We welcome Davidson College students, staff, faculty, and alumni, Hurt Hub coworkers, and local entrepreneurs and community members into our space.
You’re welcome to work in any of our open spaces, including the Social Commons and the Van Deman Innovation Lab. Four student study rooms toward the back of the building are available to reserve for focused project work or group meetings. Since we’re also a coworking facility, we ask that students refrain from using our conference rooms and only use the phone rooms after 5:00 p.m. For more on how to make the most of the space, visit our Student Space page.
You’re welcome to work in any of our open spaces, including the Social Commons and the Van Deman Innovation Lab. Looking to reserve a meeting room or event space? Visit our Davidson College Employee Booking page to get started.
Welcome back! If you’re visiting Davidson from out of town, your first day at the Hurt Hub is on us, and we love seeing familiar faces during Reunion, Wildcat Weekend, and other alumni gatherings throughout the year. Charlotte-based alumni get a free day pass too, so you can experience the space firsthand. After that, a coworking membership or day pass keeps you connected to the Hurt Hub on an ongoing basis. Click here to reserve your free seat.
Access to our space is tailored to your membership level, giving you the exact amount of time and amenities you need. Ready to find your perfect fit? Visit our Coworking page to explore our membership options and get started today.
Entrepreneurs and neighbors from Davidson and the Greater Charlotte region are always welcome at the Hurt Hub. If you’re here for a scheduled meeting with a coworking member or staff member, or attending an event or program, there’s no cost to access the space. If you’d like to work here regularly, you can purchase a day pass or coworking membership.
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There are numerous public parking spaces within a few blocks from the Hurt Hub. Please observe all public and private parking regulations and signage.
Guests may utilize Town of Davidson public parking available in the area. Unless signage indicates restrictions, most nearby public parking is available for free all day.
The Hurt Hub has an adjacent parking lot with limited space availability serving our community on a first-come, first-served basis.
Coworkers may utilize Town of Davidson public parking available in the area when the lot is at capacity. Unless signage indicates restrictions, most nearby public parking is available for free all day.
ADA accessible parking is available adjacent to the Hurt Hub at Davidson College. Availability is first-come, first-served.
The Hurt Hub is committed to diversity and inclusion. We want every student, faculty member, staff member, coworker, and guest with a disability to feel welcome, both in our space and online. Our building and programming are designed to be usable for everyone, and our website aims to meet the same standard. Learn more about our approach on our accessibility page.
