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Updated Deadlines

Good news for all you hatch-a-preneurs! We have created the ability for you to receive feedback from our mentors on your initial application and then allow you to revise your application for the chance to rank higher. With this, we have new deadlines for submissions:

Dec 30: Receive early feedback by Jan 10. More time to revise. Possibility for 2 revisions.

Jan 10: Receive feedback by Jan 16. Only 4 days to revise.

Jan 20: Final application deadline.

If you finalized your application by December 30, you will begin to receive feedback before January 10. Everyone else who finalizes their application by January 10 will receive feedback by January 16. Everyone will have until January 20 to submit final applications. No submissions or revisions are allowed after January 20.

If you are crackin’ awesome or you are endorsed by an accelerator or an investor, we will consider your application up to January 20 even if you missed the January 10 deadline. However, these late applications will not receive feedback.

NewsHATCH PeepsDecember 29, 2014

Work Hard, Dream Big: HATCH pitch SXSW 2015 Applications Now Live

We’re inviting all early stage technology startups with new, disruptive products to apply for the 4th annual HATCH pitch at SXSW’s Startup Village. Finalists will be selected to present 4-minute business plans to a panel of rock star judges in front of the SXSW audience on March 16th, 2015, in Austin, TX.

What is it Like Winning HATCH pitch?

“I was completely honored and humbled by the entire experience, and also surprised because you don’t ever walk into these things thinking you’re going to win. All you’re thinking is I’m going to do my absolute best and hope for the best,” said Divya Dhar, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Seratis, winner of HATCH pitch SXSW 2014.

“We now have five active pilot sites and are adding approximately one new pilot site per month.”

How Do I Become a Finalist?

Finalists for HATCH pitch are selected based on a range of criteria including how revolutionary the idea is, how the company is making life better, what’s great about the founders and team, and what’s the scalability of the product.

If you’re out to make the world smarter, healthier, happier, faster, or safer, apply here before the December 30, 2014 deadline for the chance to appear on one of the most awesome technology stages in the world! Apply Now!

NewsGreg WrightDecember 4, 2014

Application Period for SXSW 2014 Closed

Thanks to all the wonderful startups who applied to HATCH pitch for our SXSW 2014 event. The quality of entries is incredible and our selectors are working hard. We will announce the finalists by mid-February. Thank you to all the accelerators, incubators, entrepreneurs, HATCH pitch alumni, and startup organizations who helped spread the word about HATCH pitch.

NewsHATCH PeepsFebruary 4, 2014

Event Day Contests for HATCH pitch

HATCH pitch is joining with ProTexting to provide an engaging and fun experience for the HATCH pitch participants, audience, and fans. HATCH pitch will be holding two contests during the competition and everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

NewsHATCH PeepsNovember 20, 2013Comment

HATCH at TechStreet Houston application deadline. Apply now.

HATCH pitch early application deadline closed September 20th however there's still time to apply! If you applied by September 20, we will have time to ask additional questions that will enhance your chances of being a finalist. If you apply by September 30, we will definitely review your application.

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Announcing the HATCH Social Media Reach Award

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Tomorrow’s the Big Day!

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Updated Google Hangout Links

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Upcoming Hangouts for HATCH Finalists

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HATCH on Dallas Cowboys Jumbotron

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