Deadline: 10-Feb-23
The HATCH Accelerator Program is designed to help ecopreneurs take their idea from vision to reality. If you are a not-for-profit or social enterprise founder or start up with a venture that will drive positive change for wildlife, biodiversity and the environment then Taronga Conservation Society Australia are here to support you.
Funding Information
- And at the end of the program one team will receive the $50,000 HATCH Grant.
Program Highlights
- $50,000 prize. No strings attached – free to participate, no equity required
- $2,000 equity free seed funding per initiative
- Available to applications Australia wide
- Travel and accommodation included
- Expert advice from Impact Boom, Entrepreneur in Residence and delivery partner
- Social enterprise or not-for-profit ventures accepted
- Access to Taronga’s and Odonata’s expert network and individual team support
- Access to the Odonata impact investor panel led by Nigel Sharp
- Additional prizes up to $30,000 and pathways for regenerative agriculture innovations and ideas
- Additional prizes and awards up to $5,000 each in top tier business management consulting packages, tailored to your needs
- One year membership into the Wild People Alumni Network and platform providing exclusive trade benefits and continuous collaboration and promotion opportunities all year
Eligibility Criteria
- The HATCH Accelerator Program is all about supporting ecopreneurs to take their idea from vision to reality. If you are a not-for-profit or social enterprise founder with a venture that will drive positive change for wildlife and the environment, they have an amazing network of mentors and experts who can help you bring your vision to life and reach your goals sooner.
- The program is open Australia-wide 18 years and older, to individuals and teams who have at minimum completed their business model canvas and demonstrated initial traction through first round market testing, and are seeking to accelerate their development and path to impact.
- Places are limited and selection is merit based. If you’re keen to be part of the next Accelerator Program, please register your interest and they’ll be in touch with more information.
For more information, visit HATCH.