The Tech Valley Center of Gravity (TVCOG) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves as the Capital Region's premier Makerspace, providing low-cost access to equipment, tools, technology and space, as well as business expertise, education and resources. TVCOG is also a NY State certified business and manufacturing incubator supported by Empire State Development and an affiliated partner with Innovate 518, the regional innovation hotspot. As a community-based center, TVCOG also offers regular STEAM education programming and classes for young makers through the THINQubator, our children’s Makerspace.

The COG’s Mission: We empower makers to connect, collaborate, and create.

The COG’s Vision:
The COG will be a preeminent makerspace community that seamlessly blends hobbyist, educational, and entrepreneurial ambitions by providing a place for all makers to practice and develop hands-on skills.
It will be a fun, exciting, and creatively stimulating environment that encourages connection and collaboration as cornerstones to self-empowerment.
Every person, regardless of background, will be able to see themselves here because they’ll see active members just like them doing great work.
Dozens of successful, world-enhancing businesses will be able to say “We started at the COG”
The COG will be a factor in why makers choose to live, work, and play in the Capital Region.