果冻影院

Are you ready to transform your startup into a thriving business? The Hatchery is 果冻影院鈥檚 equity free incubator programme which provides the co-working space, advice and connections you need to succeed.

About the Hatchery programme

The Hatchery is a 2-year incubator programme for 果冻影院 students and graduates, located at BaseKX, 果冻影院鈥檚 dedicated entrepreneurship hub in King鈥檚 Cross.

As part of the Hatchery, you鈥檒l have access to tailored support to help you accelerate your startup鈥檚 growth.听Whether you're at the minimum viable product (MVP) stage or already launched, we鈥檙e committed to accelerating your progress.

We provide resources, expertise, connections, and a rich entrepreneurial community, to help you develop your product/service, expand your user base, secure crucial funding, and navigate the entrepreneurial journey with confidence.

Programme structure

The Hatchery hosts two cohorts each year, starting in spring and autumn.

For the first 5 weeks of the programme (4 November to 5 December), you鈥檒l attend an intensive series of in-person workshops and induction sessions. These will set you up with essential entrepreneurial skills and help you connect with your incubator cohort. Session will be held over 3 days each week, from 10am to 4pm.

Over the following 24 months, you鈥檒l receive continuous support including:

• regular masterclasses: access to specialised workshops and training events to hone your business skills
• professional advice and services: one-on-one meetings with experienced advisors, mentors, legal experts and accountants, tailored to your startup鈥檚 needs
• networking: opportunities to connect with subject matter experts, founders, investors and mentors through various events
• facilities: full access to BaseKX facilities, including meeting rooms and event spaces, and up to four hot desks for your team
• dedicated mentorship: personalised guidance from a dedicated mentor invested in your success
• alumni network: continue receiving support and resources from our growing network of successful alumni even after the programme ends

Application process

You can apply within 2 years of graduating from 果冻影院. Your company must be registered as a legal entity with Companies House before you apply.

There are 3 steps to the application process:

Step 1: Meet with an advisor

Before applying, you must meet with an advisor to check that your business is eligible and at the right stage to benefit from the programme.

Meetings are 30-minutes and held online on Wednesday afternoons. Request a meeting via our at least 2 weeks before the application deadline.

Step 2: Complete the online application form

You must submit your completed by 9 September 2024.听

In the form you鈥檒l need to provide:

• basic details about your听business
• business status and progress
• 90-second video on how you'll contribute听to the Hatchery community
• optional demographic data

Step 3: Attend an interview

If you're shortlisted, you鈥檒l be invited to showcase your vision and passion to our panel of experts in a 15-minute interview. You'll need to deliver a dynamic 3-minute presentation which should include 3 slides and cover:

1. Problem -听What problem are you solving?
2. Solution -听How does your product/service address this problem?
3. Team -听Who are you? Why are you the right person/people to solve this problem?