SkyLab by The Launch Pad
Work alongside freelancers, makers and doers.
SkyLab is the first co-working space at The University of Miami.
SkyLab is the first co-working space on campus. Come work on your startup, take a workshop, or attend an event.
SkyLab is your free on-campus work space.
Need a place to work on your startup or brainstorm your ideas? Swing by the Launch Pad main office to get signed up for SkyLab access.
SkyLab offers whiteboards, wifi, and snacks to keep you fueled while you build the next unicorn startup.
Hosting an event?
SkyLab is available to rent for special events. If you’d like a rate card and availability information please contact us here.
What makes SkyLab different?
We do things a little differently, here’s a quick overview of just a few of SkyLab’s offerings.
Central Location
Located conveniently on Stanford Drive inside the Wesley Foundation building. We’re right near the center of campus.
Meeting Spaces
We have a large conference room that can easily accommodate 10 people and is equipped with whiteboards. Meeting room space is first come first serve.
Regular Events
Check out our event calendar for more info on our weekly and monthly events.
SkyLab is brought to you by the generosity of the Spruance Family Foundation.
SkyLab Hours of Operation are as follows:
Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Please note, special events may alter these hours. We will work to make you aware of any scheduled special events in advance whenever possible.
Usage Policy
- Please do not share your unique code with anyone else.
- SkyLab is not a study space, it is a collaborative, interactive space. Please utilize it work on your ideas or companies.
- Please do not unlock any of the doors.
- Do not let anyone else into the space that you do not know. You are welcome to bring 1-2 people into the space for meetings but that person must not be left unaccompanied.
- Please be respectful of fellow community members using the space. Keep your voice to a reasonable level and if you need to take a phone call, please step outside. Please do not use the conference room for phone calls – it’s meant for in-person meetings between multiple individuals.
- Clean up after yourself. Dispose of all garbage in garbage bins.
- If you must move a piece of furniture, please return it back to its original location before leaving.
- Please refrain from using the electronics on stage. If you need to use them for any reason, please reach out to us directly at um@thelaunchpad.org.
- If you’re interested in renting the space for an event, please email our office, at um@thelaunchpad.org.
- Please do not leave personal items in the space. We are not responsible is any of those items are lost or stolen.