Have a start-up idea and no place to start? Need a nurturing work environment? Have to schedule an interview or a meeting away from all the hustle bustle of life? Got a low budget to work with? For all your work space problems there is one solution! Co-working spaces.
Co-working spaces allow small teams and freelancers to work together in an office environment, hold meetings and even formal interviews. Often bridging the gap between the talented and the talent seeking, they provide a variety of facilities like WiFi, printer, furnished offices and even kitchen without digging a hole in your pocket.
These are some of our favourite co-working spaces across India :
Delhi- NCR
Innov-8
If you could materialize your dream office, Innov8 is exactly what it would look like. It is a workplace created to inspire and nurture, it has revolutionized the small world of freelancers, creative thinkers and entrepreneurs.
Awfis
Just like the name, the place is a quirky take on your work environment, it has a rather colorful and playful décor and even more interesting people sprouting all over the place. Also located in Mumbai and Bengaluru.
InvestoPad (Gurgaon):
InvestoPad is a platform for growth, it was set up by a group of entrepreneurs for more of their own kind. It’s a classy yet comforting workspace that will surely bring out the best in you. It is located in Delhi and Bengaluru also.
MHS collective
MHS Collective is a cosy abode to the start-up generation, it’s a niche one should consider. It might be smaller than most but since when has size ever mattered? It’s all about the vibe.
Unboxed Coworking (Noida):
They have a very rustic feel but that doesn’t hamper the professional vibe of the place, they bring together independent and like-minded people. There is always a sense of enthusiasm and inquisitiveness in the air here.
WorkWings (Noida):
We no longer live in the 9:00 am -5:00 pm culture and WorkWings acknowledges that, it’s a place to go meet people, build links that can improve your thought process in a positive environment.
Altrade Business Centre (Gurgaon):
The interiors of the place are extremely chic and modern. It’s a smart workplace for those who want to reap the benefits of business without the hassle of commercial infrastructure.
Skootr Offices (Gurgaon):
They are India’s no.1 managed Plug-and-Play office. They cater to everyone, from the freelancers to even large corporates. So it doesn’t matter what your jam is, you will fit in here.
Mumbai:
Colaba Social:
All work and no play makes jack a dull boy. This place has it sorted out, it basically undergoes a transition where people work in the day and party at night, if they want to. This place has the whole ‘chill vibe’ nailed. It is also located in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru and has several outlets.
The Hive:
The Hive is like an ecosystem for start-ups, entrepreneurs and the creative community. You could feel the creativity buzzing all over the place, with the interesting events and the stunning graffiti they have.
91 Springboard:
91 Springboard is more like a community than just a co-working space. They are currently located in New Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Navi Mumbai and Mumbai. They have this whole plug and play concept about work, so nothing hinders your growth.
Ministry of New
This sophisticated and aesthetically furnished workspace gives you more than just a soothing atmosphere. They also have a strong international community of design oriented individuals,which keeps the mood light and ensures you keep in touch with your creative side.
Bengaluru:
Bangalore Coworking Hub:
This place is very versatile in its approach, it seeks to help each startups, freelancer, independent worker, consultant and emerging business tread its path to success in its own way. Catering to your individual needs.
BHIVE:
It is the largest co-working space in Bengaluru, with around 11 centres. They understand the struggle of how an idea becomes the next big thing, so their vision is to co-work, connect and co-win.
NUMA Bengaluru
A (wo)man with a plan? Then this is the place you need to be! NUMA believes in mutual growth. They aim at helping you fix the problems of tomorrow before they happen.
Pune:
StartHub
This is one of Pune’s latest and rather tastefully furnished co-work spaces. They also claim to be a premium workspace in all of Pune and by the looks of it we cant disagree. This uber-classy workspace is the way you want to go.
Regus
Regus is the world’s largest provider of flexible workspace solutions, with a network of 3,000 locations, across 107 countries, serving 2.3 million members. That’s a lot of big numbers! The company’s wide spread acceptance speaks for itself.
Entrepreneur Facilitation Centre
EFC provides a highly professional and sophisticated environment not only for start ups but businesses seeking expansion too. They take immense pride in catering to the IT product companies. If that rocks your boat then this place is probably your light house.
It’s a matter of now or never, if you haven’t already made that risky life changing decision yet, then you should because these co-working spaces are the perfect catalyst to an explosion of opportunities.