{"id":369,"date":"2019-09-24T14:31:41","date_gmt":"2019-09-24T13:31:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/enterprisesu\/?p=369"},"modified":"2025-07-29T20:10:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T19:10:00","slug":"nurturing-ideas-hatching-success-introducingthe-hatch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/2019\/09\/24\/nurturing-ideas-hatching-success-introducingthe-hatch\/","title":{"rendered":"Nurturing Ideas, Hatching Success.                Introducing\u2026The Hatch!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The Enterprise SU are excited to announce the opening of our\nbrand new co-working space, The Hatch. Situated on the top floor of the Student\u2019s\nUnion, The Hatch has been created for student entrepreneurs to come and enjoy\nsome peace and quiet free of charge while they work towards building startup\nsuccess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-18-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-18-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-18-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-18-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-18-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-18-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> The Hatch features free WiFi, an Ideas Board, a coffee corner, a lounge area, and a hot-desking space with numerous sockets placed throughout.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-15-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-15-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-15-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-15-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-15-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-15-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-24-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-24-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-24-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-24-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-24-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-24-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The space even houses a \u2018Wall of Fame\u2019 showcasing startup businesses that have worked alongside the Enterprise SU in making their brand a success.  These logos include alumni students such as <a href=\"https:\/\/loyalbe.io\/\">LoyalBe<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nogginsport.org\/\">Noggin Sport <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/covetclrltd\/\">Covet CLR<\/a> as well as current students at Queen&#8217;s for example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beingbornmaverick.com\/\">Born Maverick<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.handicaddie.com\/\">handicaddie<\/a> and 2019 QUB Dragons&#8217; Den winner <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/agile_orbit\">agileRoto<\/a>.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-31-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-31-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-31-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-31-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-31-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-31-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The Hatch is open to all student entrepreneurs, meaning that\nit makes for a perfect space to bounce ideas off each other, network, and\ncollaborate on projects. As well as this, students will also have access to\nhelp, advice, and support from dedicated advisors based in the Enterprise SU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">To become a resident of \u2018The Hatch,\u2019 all you have to do is fill out our \u2018Expression of Interest\u2019 form found here: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.qubsu.org\/EnterpriseSU\/TheHatch\/\">http:\/\/www.qubsu.org\/EnterpriseSU\/TheHatch\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The Enterprise SU would like to extend a big thank-you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qub.ac.uk\/alumni\/QueensUniversityofBelfastFoundation\/AnnualFund\/\">QUB Annual Fund <\/a>for helping to make our vision a reality.  We look forward to welcoming QUB\u2019s newest community of student entrepreneurs! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-33-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-33-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-33-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-33-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-33-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/The-Hatch-33-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Enterprise SU are excited to announce the opening of our brand new co-working space, The Hatch. Situated on the top floor of the Student\u2019s Union, The Hatch has been created for student entrepreneurs to come and enjoy some peace and quiet free of charge while they work towards building startup success. 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