C-HUB
A SPACE OF
FREE COWORKING.
C-HUB is CAPITAL's physical center, located in the heart of Brussels, specifically designed for young people aged 16 to 25 who want to invest in their personal and professional development. Here, young people can study, collaborate on group projects, or simply find a place to focus and bring their ideas to life.
The building is fully equipped with Wi-Fi and offers an inspiring environment for professional development. Access to the building is via the CAPITAL Connect app: download the app, create an account, and scan the QR code at reception to enter.
CAPITAL is open 7 days a week, from 10am to 8pm.
CAPITAL has 2 rooms that young people can reserve free of charge (min. 4 people / max. 10 people). Only for young people aged 16 to 25. Reservations can also be made at reception.
ROOMS
OF THE MEETING
Various organizations also use our spaces. Their expertise is put to good use and benefits young people. Many organizations hold their activities in our building, which is an excellent opportunity for young people to discover and meet different organizations and be inspired by their projects.
ACTIVITIES
EVERY WEEK
THE STORY OF C-HUB
2020
BIRTH
Opening of the C-HUB in the midst of the COVID pandemic — when Brussels closes, CAPITAL opens.
Foundation of the non-profit organization CAPITAL
#staysafeBXL: First event ever — ~50 young people, communication on COVID measures (federal request)
Test phase / temporary project → immediate success → decision to make it a permanent youth work project
Year 1: 2,500 visits
EXPANSION
Integration of the TMBA (Team Marco Boxing Academy) boxing gym into the basement
Daily access to training sessions, separate women's and children's sessions on weekends
Initial collaborations with partner organizations in the building sector
Year 2: 12,000 visits
CONSOLIDATION
VRT visit with Minister Benjamin Dalle — voice of young Brussels residents in the media
CAPITAL Meets Culture (CMC): SLAM poetry workshops, podcasts, films, screenplays
Expanded partner network: Kaaitheater, TedX, RSCA, Klarafestival, UK Embassy, Brunswick, Coca-Cola R&D...
Renovation work begins
Year 3: 21,500 visits
RENOVATION
Block period: 138 young people/day on average · Open 28 days from 9am to 8pm
Summer renovations thanks to the support of the Flemish government
Cumulative total: 5,243 unique young people · 95 partner organizations · 200+ shared opportunities
CAPITAL becomes a central hub for all programs
GROWTH
26,397 visits over the year
C-HUB is establishing itself as a key space for Brussels youth
Integration of all CAPITAL programs into the building
REFERENCE
10,068 unique young people · 32,087 visits · 219 partners · 30 volunteers
Open 7 days a week, 10am–8pm
TMBA: sports 3x/week in the building
C-HUB = complete ecosystem: coworking + programs + partners + sport
