Hatch: Programmes for Entrepreneurs

Hatch works with entrepreneurs from diverse, under-served communities to develop ideas into successful and sustainable businesses.

It runs a number of programmes for entrepreneurs who want to scale their impact and grow their business, including:

Incubator

Incubator is aimed at those who want to develop an existing early-stage business and get support to navigate the challenges to business growth.

Support includes: 

• 18 hours of masterclasses covering issues such as mission and value, business strategy, finance, legal, partnerships, marketing and sales, and pitching.
• 18 hours of peer learning.
• A financial clinic to help with your questions about prices, costs, sales and overheads.
• The chance to showcase your business to a panel of experts at Demo Day and get feedback to help develop your business.

Eligibility 

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• You are based in the UK.
• You are running an early-stage business that you want to grow.
• You have started trading, or have customers or clients, and at least one part-time staff member (including yourself).
• You want to increase your business knowledge, skills and confidence.
• You want to network and be part of a cohort of other entrepreneurs.
• You can commit to the full nine workshops and Demo Day.

Participants are required to pay a £150 fee. There are also a limited number of bursary places. Incubator is delivered online via Zoom.

1-2-1 Consultations

The 1-2-1 Consultations programme matches entrepreneurs with skilled volunteers to help them overcome business challenges and achieve their goals. Support covers topics including:

• Business strategy.
• Operations.
• Marketing.
• Finances.
• Branding.
• Communications.
• Legal.
• Sales
• Partnerships.
• HR.
• IT systems.

This programme is currently closed but you can register your interest for when it reopens.