Our community programme is an ever evolving and broad range of support for founders alongside an annual programme of public events that are open to everyone.

This includes our one-to-one consultations programme, where entrepreneurs can share a business challenge and receive expert advice and support from a specialist volunteer, masterclasses, networking events, panel discussions and talks, pitch practice days and our peer mentoring programme, where early-stage impact founders can be paired with more experienced entrepreneurs for tailored advice for their businesses.

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Founders have been through our cohort programmes since 2014

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Founders have been through our events and community programmes since 2014

The sessions have been massively helpful and insightful. Just having another person to brainstorm and act as a soundboard really helps, as they might ask questions that you haven’t thought about. 

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Kate Stewart

Founder, I Know This Girl

Meet our founders:

What makes Hatch so exciting and unique is the variety of entrepreneurs we support. Our founders go on to play an important role in developing and improving the social and economic fabric of their community. 

Patrick Lavery: The Hatch Founder Incentivising Climate Action
Patrick Lavery is the founder of Attlas, a business increasing customer loyalty by planting trees.
Tameeka Smith: The Founder Mindset
Tameeka Smith had not considered entrepreneurship as a path that was open to her, and has since completely shifted her mindset.
Csilla Gindorf: The Hatch Founder Spreading Wellbeing through Mushrooms
Csilla Gindorf, founder of Lucid, is on a mission to help people take charge of their own wellbeing through her functional mushroom bars.
Alaina Phillips: The Hatch Founder Tackling Grief through Yoga
Alaina Phillips is the founder of Aurora, an online global community connecting grief and emotionally focussed yoga together in one place.
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Dionne Reid: The Hatch Founder Giving Adults Permission to Play
Dionne Reid, founder of KiD iN YOU, is encouraging adults to tap into their inner child and experience play again.
Technology Meets Storytelling: How Can XR Shift our Perspectives?
Hatch graduate Andrew is exploring the impactful ways cutting edge technology can be combined with storytelling to shift perspectives.

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Our community programme is available exclusively to all graduates of our cohort programmes:

Our Programmes

Join one of our cohort-based programmes to access expert-led masterclasses, facilitated group workshops and a Demo Day to pitch your business.

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Events

A deeper, practical dive into a key business topic, along with equipping founders with practical strategic advice, resources, a chance to apply learnings, and the space to ask questions.

The programme introduced me to incredible founders, stories and perspectives I would never have found alone. 

Khalia Ismain

Founder, Jamii

1:1 Consultations

Hatch works with entrepreneurs to identify the key business challenges they face, then matches them with experienced volunteers from Hatch’s partner organisations who give advice, guidance and support over the course of an hour.

What an opportunity and thank you for letting me be part of it. Hatch truly feels like the gift that just keeps on giving.

Amarie Cassidy

Founder, Volleyball

Clinics

Small group sessions to work through a business challenge on a particular topic with volunteers from our corporate partners

Showcase Opportunities

Events designed for you to showcase your business to a specific audience

Networking

In-person opportunities to connect with and learn from other Hatch founders in a fun and casual environment

Access to resources

A helpful list of resources to help you and your business grow and thrive

Perks

Being part of our community means you have access to special discounts on the right tools and services to help you scale your business, faster

Newsletters

More than 120 founders receiving tailored advice through peer mentoring and one on one skilled volunteering

We’re teamed up with a range of amazing partners to offer our community exclusive perks and discounts to help you grow and scale your business:

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Community Hub

Our community hub is a dedicated online platform designed exclusively for Hatch graduates. By joining, you’ll unlock entry to a vibrant community space where you can engage in discussions with fellow Hatch founders.

Explore unique perks provided by our partners, stay updated on our latest events, and gain access to personalised one-on-one assistance from experts.

Forge connections with fellow Hatch founders, celebrate your achievements, seek insights and foster new friendships – everything you need is right here at your fingertips!

Start your journey with us today! 

Become part of our community by joining one of our programmes, you’ll learn how to build a profitable business model, grow your network, and develop the confidence to pitch your business idea to others.