The HATCH Taronga Accelerator Program

The HATCH Taronga 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 we are here to support you. We have an amazing network of mentors and experts who can help you bring your vision to life and reach your goals sooner.

And at the end of the program one team will receive the $50,000 HATCH Grant! 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 apply today. 

Program highlights: 

• $50,000 prize. No strings attached – free to participate, no equity required
• $2,000 equity free seed funding per initiative
• Additional prize of $5,000 for People’s Choice Award
• Upskilling through masterclasses and immersive workshops. Program valued at $30,000 per team
• Investor and pitch readiness 
• Expert advice from Impact Boom, Entrepreneur in Residence, and Taronga’s in-house experts
• Travel and accommodation included – Staying at the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga
• Six-month membership into the HATCH Alumni Network and platform providing exclusive trade benefits and continuous collaboration and promotion opportunities all year.