Hubs Network
= a collaborative, decentralized network of physical innovation hubs, cultural centers, co-living spaces, and regenerative communities (in Europe so far)
URL = https://hubsnetwork.org/
Description
The Hubs Network is a collaborative, decentralized network of physical innovation hubs, cultural centers, co-living spaces, and regenerative communities. It functions as a "constellation of intentional spaces for social innovation", connecting multidisciplinary physically-based spaces to drive open exchange and bold societal shifts.
The network's core mission is to connect brilliant minds with physical spaces, creating value beyond the space itself to help these hubs become self-sustainable. The Hubs Network facilitates collaboration by sharing content and knowledge, and generating combined value through simple activities like events and residencies.
The name "Hubs Network" was coined by Roberto from Liminal Village. The network was given structure by Lorenzo Patuzzo and Nikoline Arns, who self-funded its creation. It builds on the legacy of previous initiatives like the S.P.A.C.E. Network and the Akasha Hubs Network.
Directory
Member Hubs
The Hubs Network connects a variety of spaces, including:
- Liminal Village (Italy) – A co-living and co-creation eco-tech hub and permaculture center in central Italy. It acts as a bridge between the global meta-level and regenerative grassroots initiatives and is working to "initiate a regenerative hubs network of closely interdependent communities".
- 'Akasha Hub Barcelona' (Spain) – A physical hub in Barcelona that operates as a "laboratory for new ways of working, living, and creating". It was instrumental in the network's formation and hosts network events.
- 'Commons Hub Vienna – A co-working, co-living, and event venue in the Austrian Alps that hosts artists, digital movements, and decentralized communities. It has participated in Hubs Network events.
- urbe.eth (Italy) – A hub in Rome that has collaborated with the Hubs Network on events.
The network aims to connect with other similar hub networks around the world.
Activities and Events
The Hubs Network facilitates various activities to connect its member spaces and communities:
- Plural Events – The network has organized simultaneous events on the same topic across multiple European cities, including Berlin, Barcelona, and Rome. These events aim to foster conversations and diversify the discussion around concepts like "Network states or network societies?".
- Residencies – The network supports residency programs, such as the "Residency Zero" experiment at Akasha Hub Barcelona, designed as "An Operating System for Reciprocity".
- Fractal Coordination Hackathon – A cross-hub initiative by the Hubs Network, connecting physical hubs and digital communities.
More information
External Links
- Official website (Note: This domain may currently be inactive or redirecting)
- Hubs Network on Paragraph
- Hubs Network on LinkedIn