Got a business idea but feeling stuck at the starting line? You’re not alone. Many aspiring entrepreneurs struggle to take their first steps – whether it’s doubting if you’re cut out for business, feeling overwhelmed by where to begin, or finding it hard to explain your idea to others.
No matter who you are, Hatch Enterprise wants to support your journey into entrepreneurship – especially if you’re from a social background that is typically underserved by the business sector.
That’s why we’ve created our Get Ready to Start programme in partnership with Simply Business and Funding Circle. You’ll be joining a supportive community of aspiring entrepreneurs who share your ambitions and face the same questions you do. We’ll help you build the confidence to see yourself as an entrepreneur, understand the fundamental building blocks of starting a business, and connect with others who are at the same stage of their journey.
Since joining and being a part of the Hatch community, I feel so much more confident in building a business and taking the plunge.
Shana Gujral
Think Lila
6 online participatory facilitated cohort-based workshops, plus informal drop in sessions. Gain fascinating insights, exchange ideas and swap skills with like-minded individuals.
Join the Hatch Community on Circle and network with your peers, as well as accessing programme content, session prep work, extension learning and signposting to other resources
Access to mentors to support you with navigating your business challenges.
Showcase your business to a panel of experts and get actionable feedback on how to take your business idea to the next level.
“It’s an incredible organisation, to be given that amount of support, virtually for free, is something that I just didn’t realise was available, it’s changed my journey completely.”
Abi Read
Founder Clay Days, Launchpad GraduatesEstablishing a clear, compelling foundation for your business.
Developing a concise, strategic blueprint for the business.
Building a legally compliant and structured business.
Building customer trust and loyalty
Simplifying financial management and exploring funding options.
Building confidence in communicating your business idea
Pitching your business to friendly Dragons
Our goal is to make our programmes as accessible as possible. Each programme is designed with input from our cohorts and tailored to meet the unique needs of each group. During the application process, we will ask you to detail any accessibility needs we can support you with.
If you would like to request support in completing your application (e.g. transcribing your application answers), or to discuss your accessibility needs please email programmes@hatchenterprise.org
Hatch is a charity that supports underrepresented entrepreneurs from across the UK to imagine, launch, and grow businesses and organisations that are sustainable, successful, and have a positive and lasting impact on their communities. We’re working towards a fairer society by helping develop these founders’ skills, knowledge and confidence through our support programmes designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs.
We’re not typical of the third sector. Although we’re a charity, as entrepreneurs ourselves we know what it takes to grow a business. We recognise that talent is equally distributed across society, but opportunities are not. Too many people from underrepresented backgrounds are unfairly prevented from realising their entrepreneurial potential to positively impact their own lives, the lives of others in their community and wider society. We’re working to change that by creating an inclusive ecosystem where everyone has access to the power of entrepreneurship to create a fairer economy.
Consequently, while much of our work and support is accessible to all, we focus on supporting founders who are women, from an ethnic minority background, or live with a disability or are neurodivergent – essentially anyone who might typically get overlooked when it comes to getting what they need to launch and grow an organisation in the UK.
9,000+ founders have been supported through our programmes and events.
M
I have had such a great experience with Hatch on the Female Founders Incubator Course from start to finish. I cannot thank them enough for all the advice, tips and help I have received throughout. I would 100% recommend Hatch to anyone who is starting a business or have already formed and running one.
R
Doing the Hatch Female Founders course was a huge turning point for me and my small business. The support was superb and the knowledge gained is something I will forever be grateful for. Huge thanks to the wonderful team that make up Hatch.
Get Ready to Start is designed for entrepreneurs at the beginning of their journey who want to explore and refine their business idea. It provides the essential foundations and clarity you need before taking your next step as an entrepreneur, and will prepare you for our Launchpad programme.
Launchpads are for entrepreneurs who have a well-developed business idea or have just launched their business, understand the problem they are trying to solve, and are ready to start their entrepreneurial journey.
No – this programme is specifically designed for people who are still developing their ideas. We’ll help you clarify your concept and decide if entrepreneurship is the right path for you.
Our Lunch and Learn sessions are compact 30-minute power sessions designed to fit into your busy day. Each session focuses on a specific topic, delivering practical insights and information in a short but sweet format! Whether you’re between meetings or on your lunch break, these optional sessions are a great way to boost your entrepreneurial knowledge without disrupting your schedule. These sessions will be recorded and available to access if you cannot attend the live session.
The sessions will run on Monday 10th March, 24th March & 7th April from 12 – 12.30pm.
To accept your place, please reply to our invitation email confirming that you’d like to take part in the programme, and can attend at least 5 of the 6 core sessions.
You will have access to:
Our accessibility supports include, but are not limited to:
This programme is 100% free to access thanks to our partners at Simply Business and Funding Circle.
No, there isn’t a grant available with Get Ready to Start. This programme focuses on helping you develop your business idea and prepare for your entrepreneurial journey. Grant opportunities may be available through other Hatch programmes.
Each of the 6 facilitated sessions, and 3 Lunch and Learn sessions take place online via Zoom.
The Demo day will be held in-person in London, however if you are not able to travel to London an alternative online event will be available.
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