R84 Multifactory

R84 Multifactory is an Italian association founded in 2017 that operates a collaborative shared workspace for businesses, artisans, artists, and professionals in Mantova. The organization manages over 40 activities focused on local regeneration, environmental sustainability, and cultural development within a repurposed industrial zone near the historic center.

• Locations: Situated in the former IES refinery area of Mantova's Frassino district, spanning four buildings across more than 5,000 square meters of green space.
• Services: Offers free counseling sessions for members and partners alongside a podcast dedicated to documenting the multifactory experience.
• Industries: Engages in art residencies, community economy research, bioconstruction projects, and waste reduction initiatives through Repair Café events.

The association publishes books on the evolution from coworking spaces to the multifactory model while fostering international exchanges among researchers and entrepreneurs.