Surrounded by support

The AC is located at 295 Hagey Blvd. West Entrance Waterloo, Ontario N2L 6R5, in the UW R&T Park. Our main entrance is on the first floor at the West entrance. Free visitor parking is available on site. 

The AC offers the following coworking membership options: 

• A dedicated private suite membership 
• A dedicated semi-private (flex) suite membership  
• A hot desk membership 
• A virtual membership 

An AC:Cowork membership is available to everyone—you don’t need to be part of a program to join. 

Our private suites range from 200 to 900 sqft, with availability varying based on demand. 

A semi-private flex suite is your own dedicated corner within a larger room. Each flex suite is separated by tall privacy panels, and there are four in total within the space. Only flex suite members have access to this room.  

The AC provides office space suitable for software and light hardware testing. For safety and compliance reasons, manufacturing or lab work are not permitted. All requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis once we understand the type of testing and what’s involved. 

Our suites are move-in ready, fully furnished, and include the following amenities: 

• 24/7 access to a fully furnished, dedicated suite 
• 24/7 access to free Wi-Fi 
• 15 hours of monthly meeting room rentals 
• 50% discount on additional meeting room rentals 
• Access to our networking space (accommodates up to 100 people) 
• Reception and mail collection services 
• Use of the AC as your mailing address 
• Access to printer and copier services  
• Free parking 
• Free coffee and kitchen amenities 
• Access to the AC’s investor network 
• Access to our perks and partner discounts 
• Free event and workshop tickets 
• Discounted mentorship rates  
• Access to our digital community 

For dedicated suites and hot desk memberships, a one-time refundable deposit of $500 is added to your first invoice. This deposit can be applied to your final month’s fees. Virtual memberships do not require a deposit. 

Invoices are issued on the 1st of each month. They include your membership rate as outlined in your agreement, along with any additional charges for meeting room bookings, printing, or mentorship services used that month. 

Memberships have no fixed term. Either party may end the Agreement by providing at least 60 days’ written or electronic notice, effective on the last day of the month. Members are responsible for any fees owing under the Agreement up to the termination date. 

A hot desk membership includes 10 days of workspace each month in the networking lounge, which can be shared among up to 3 team members. It also comes with 10 hours of meeting room rentals per month, plus a 50% discount on any additional meeting room time. Members also receive a discounted mentorship rate. 

Yes – If you don’t need workspace but would like to use the business mailing address, you can sign up for a virtual membership. This membership doesn’t include office or hot desk access, but you can have mail and packages delivered to the AC. We’ll notify you when they arrive and hold them for pickup at your convenience. 

When mail or packages arrive at the AC, they will be delivered directly to your suite for security. For hot desk and virtual members, items are held at the front desk for pickup. 

Absolutely! You’re more than welcome to bring in your own furniture for your dedicated suite. Simply let us know, and we’ll clear out the AC furniture, so the space is ready for you. 

Yes. Every member receives ethernet and Wi-Fi access to our public network, which our IT team sets up for you before you move into your suite. If you need extra IT support—like a separate network, static IPs, or firewalls—you’re welcome to set that up yourself. Just send us a request first so our IT partner can review and approve the work before anything is installed. 

Dedicated and hot desk members enjoy 24/7 access to the building, including evenings and weekends. For your safety, the building and parking lot are monitored by an overnight security team, along with internal security cameras. 

The AC uses the SALTO KS digital access system, allowing you to enter the building and your suite with your mobile device. During regular business hours (Monday–Friday, 9–5), the main doors remain unlocked, but access to the private suite corridors requires mobile device entry and is limited to members only. After hours and on weekends, your mobile device provides entry to the building. Suite access is restricted—members can only access their assigned suite, corridor, and the building 

Meeting rooms can be booked through the AC Coworking Hub app, where you can view availability and reserve a room. The app will apply your monthly credits first; once those are used, additional hours are charged at the discounted member rate. Each booking generates a notification confirming how many credits were used or what charges will appear on your invoice. Cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance incur no fee. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the meeting are subject to a 100% cancellation fee. 

Yes. Members can host events in the networking lounge, which accommodates up to 100 people, by booking the space through the AC Coworking Hub app. 

We don’t provide catering, but you’re welcome to bring in the vendor of your choice. If you let us know ahead of time, our front desk team can accept deliveries on your behalf.