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Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch
Accelerator for UBC research-based ventures
Last Update: May 24, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
HATCH Venture Builder supports UBC research-based ventures with mentorship, space, and resources to grow. The program focuses on late-stage commercialization goals such as investment, partnerships, repeatable sales, and acquisition transactions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Scaling a late-stage venture toward commercial traction.
- Preparing for investment, partnerships, sales growth, or acquisition.
- Developing products through mentorship, workshops, and makerspace support.
Documents Needed
- Pitch deck
- Venture Founder completion details
- General venture information
- Optional elevator pitch
- Optional company overview
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- UBC spin-off companies.
- Venture teams that have completed Venture Founder.
- Non-UBC IP teams may be eligible through ICICS.
Eligible geographic areas
- Vancouver, British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed based on the next intake period.
- Selected teams are invited to interviews.
- Interviews include a short presentation and Q&A.
- Teams are notified through the program’s intake process.
Additional information
- Teams are invited to apply on an annual basis.
- Applications may be reviewed in the next intake period.
- Interviews include a short presentation and Q&A.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch Program
What is the Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch?
HATCH Venture Builder supports UBC research-based ventures with mentorship, space, and resources to grow. The program focuses on late-stage commercialization goals such as investment, partnerships, repeatable sales, and acquisition transactions.
Who is eligible for the Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch program?
To be eligible for the Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch program, you must:
UBC spin-off company.
Completed Venture Founder.
What expenses are eligible under Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch?
Scaling a late-stage venture toward commercial traction.
Preparing for investment, partnerships, sales growth, or acquisition.
Developing products through mentorship, workshops, and makerspace support.
Who can I contact for more information about the Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch?
You can contact University of British Columbia (UBC).
Where is the Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch available?
The Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch?
Entrepreneurship@UBC Hatch is funded by University of British Columbia (UBC)