Office space for startups in the DC metro area


Are you a startup looking for office space in the DC metro area? Can’t afford your own office suite yet? These are known locations curated by DC Tech Fierce Conversations and submissions from other DC Tech entrepreneurs. Want to get listed? Please let me know.

1776

  • Thomas Circle/McPherson Square, 1133 15th St NW
  • Website

AOL Fishbowl Labs

  • AOL Corporate campus in Ashburn, VA
  • Website
  • AOL’s effort to incubate and give back to the DC Tech commmunity, this free space is loaded up with perks, chief among them being able to get mentorship from a deep bench of AOL corporate talent.
  • Fletcher Jones (fletcher.jones@teamaol.com) — he’s very busy, so you’re best off getting an intro from one of the startups in the space already (e.g. Speek)

Canvas Co/work

  • Dupont Circle
  • 1203 19th Street NW, Third Floor, Washington, DC 20036
  • Flexible desk options from the daily drop-ins to the casual drop-bys to the everyday, from less then $20/day.
  • That only thing that beats the location are the people; a community for the creatives with an environment to match.
  • Kallie (202-556-1203 / kallie@canvas.co) or http://canvas.co/work

Silver Spring Innovaton Center

  • Downtown Silver Spring - 8070 Georgia Avenue
  • Website
  • Contact: Steve Kapani, 301-589-2034

Teqcorner

  • Tysons Corner
  • 1616 Anderson Rd, McLean, VA 22102
  • Lots of private offices ranging from $600 – $2400 and 2-20 person companies.
  • iLabs (coworking space): $150/month/company, up to 3 days a week
  • iLabs (coworking space): $300/month/company, 24/7 access
  • Shared kitchens, free coffee, conference rooms, copiers / fax, receptionist service, mailbox. Big room for events. Free parking. First month free. Lots of events.
  • Mix of startups and small tech businesses.
  • Myra – myra@teqcorner.com – 703-286-0808-  http://www.teqcorner.com

Telecom Industry Association

  • Arlington, Courthouse
  • 1320 N Courthouse Rd, Arlington, VA
  • TIA is an industry association that has a very cool office space, and they’re trying to contribute to the community by creating a “startup membership”.  This membership gives you access to their offices, conference rooms and event space in exchange for a reasonable membership fee.
  • The only place I’ve ever visited with a 100 Gbps connection to the internet!
  • http://www.tiaonline.org/weve-moved
  • You’re best off getting an intro from someone already in the space. Eg. Judy Schramm or Sam Aparicio 

UberOffices

  • Rosslyn, Tyson’s Corner & Dupont Circle
  • Rosslyn & Tyson’s have space now. Dupont coming in September
  • $300/mo for desk in open area or $2000/mo for furnished office w/ sliding door that fits 4-5 people
  • Conference rooms that can be used whenever available, kitchen, outdoor terrace, coffee, internet, beer, about 25-30 other startups & excellent community vibe, pitch days, very good mentors.
  • http://uberoffices.com/
  • (571) 335-8237 or info@uberoffices.com

WeSpace

  • Reston, in front of the Reston Town Center
  • 1801 Reston Parkway, Suite 300, Reston VA 20190
  • Daily drop in $30. Monthly Drop-In $250 Private space from $750.
  • Tour - http://wespace.biz/tour/
  • Andrew Nachison (andrew@wemedia.com) – 703-651-1452 - http://wespace.biz

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