Entrepreneurship in the UK: Where you live still shapes your potential
17 February 2026
We’re helping founders across the UK access opportunity, build businesses and create lasting local and national socioeconomic impact.
Since 2014, Hatch has pioneered a unique approach to business support activities, utilising a mix of exclusive events, peer support, hands-on seminars and 1:1 consultations to level the playing field and ensure all founders, whatever their background, are given the chance to make their mark.
UK founders have been supported through our programmes and events since 2014
of founders participating in our programmes are women or from other marginalised genders
of founders participating in our programmes are from an ethnic minority background
of founders participating in our programmes are Disabled or neurodivergent
For the past ten years we have supported thousands of UK entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds to launch and grow successful, impactful businesses, building a nationwide movement of business for good.
Listen to the stories of some of our inspiring graduates, and learn how you too can join the Hatch movement.
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