R84 Multifactory | Mantua is an innovative Association that was founded in 2017 as Multifactory, a shared workspace that brings together artisans, artists, and freelancers in a collaborative and supportive environment. With over 40 entrepreneurial activities, R84 is actively involved in local and international projects. They focus on work and business, environmental regeneration, and territorial development, while promoting cultural and artistic events.

Situated in Mantua, just 5 minutes from the historic center, R84 occupies four buildings within a green area of over 5000 square meters in the former industrial district of the Mantuan refinery, which is now mostly abandoned. One of their notable initiatives is the Bosco Post Industriale, a project that aims to rejuvenate the area on the left bank of Lake Inferiore di Mantova, between the former IES refinery and Campo Canoa. Additionally, they have a podcast called POD84 that shares the innovative experiences of R84 through the voices of its members.

They also organize Repair Cafés, where volunteers with expertise help fix broken items for free, contributing to waste reduction in the community. Furthermore, R84 offers an art and research residency program for artists, researchers, and entrepreneurs from around the world to exchange experiences, ideas, and projects. Their commitment to community development and sustainability is evident in their publication, The Rise Of Community Economy From Coworking Spaces To The Multifactory Model, which explores successful models and experiences from various workspaces worldwide.

With their multifaceted approach to collaboration, mutual aid, social innovation, and the free flow of knowledge, R84 Multifactory | Mantua is a unique and inspiring brand that is redefining the concept of a shared workspace