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June 12, 2024

04, June 2024, Colombo: Hemas, in collaboration with Hatch, proudly announces the second iteration of the Hemas x Hatch Slingshot programme. Following on from the success of this Accelerator Programme in 2023 where Hemas supported 25 startups and accelerated 8 startups through an intense, high-quality programme delivered by Hatch, Slingshot 2.0, aims to support a […]

April 18, 2024

Hatch, the esteemed accelerator/incubator, and Orion City, the foremost IT park, have unveiled an innovative digital platform, signalling a transformative shift in Sri Lanka’s tech ecosystem and business operations. This innovative app is set to streamline access to essential services and facilities across three strategic locations: Hatch Works in Colombo 1, Orion Nest at Orion […]

March 27, 2024

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Hatch together with the Singapore Sri Lanka Business Association, supported by USAID Catalyze and Sri Lankan Airlines, showcased the innovative ventures of five remarkable Sri Lankan women in Singapore. In a world where only 2% of venture capital funding finds its way to female-founded businesses, this event brought hope, opportunity, and recognition to this group […]

January 18, 2024

Sarvodaya – a leading grassroots organization, is partnering with Hatch – Sri Lanka’s largest Innovation & Entrepreneurship development organization, to launch the “GoviLab” AgriTech Accelerator. This is an integral part of Sri Lanka’s Inclusive Digital Agriculture Transformation (IDAT) strategy, a one-of-a-kind national initiative brought about by the collaborative efforts of the Government of Sri Lanka […]

September 5, 2023

Hemas x Hatch: Slingshot program to support 75 startups in the next three years September 5, 2023. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Hemas Group, a diversified corporate with focused interest in Consumer Brands, Healthcare and Mobility, is partnering with Hatch to deliver a corporate innovation program as a part of their 75-year celebrations. This […]

March 23, 2023

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Hatch, Sri Lanka’s leading startup hub partnered with the US Department of State to implement AccelerateHer, a bespoke accelerator program for budding female entrepreneurs. Applications are now open for its second cycle. AccelerateHer is designed to help female founders grow their businesses, upskill, and gain access to funding and networks that will […]

February 14, 2023

Hatch has joined forces with Draper Startup House to unveil Colombo’s first-ever co-living space. The space marks the first phase of Hatch’s strategic partnership with Draper Startup House, and was officially opened by Silicon Valley billionaire investor Tim Draper during his recent visit to Sri Lanka. Through this initiative, Hatch serves to […]

February 1, 2023

Award-winning startup ecosystem builder Hatch entered a strategic partnership with Draper Startup House, a global network of spaces connected to resources for entrepreneurs. Hatch shares a vision with Draper Startup House for Sri Lanka and has come onboard to support Hatch’s “Sri Lanka: From Troubled Nation to Startup Nation” initiative which seeks […]

January 25, 2023

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In a one of a kind collaboration; Hatch, the award winning co-working space, start-up incubator and accelerator is partnering with HDFC Bank as their official banker, to give its community of startups access to an exclusive loan facility, the benefits of which will support these startups in strategically growing their business in […]

December 12, 2022

Hatch, the centre of gravity for all things startup in Sri Lanka has scored another first, welcoming on board Mountain Lion Ventures – a Sri Lanka Focused build up & scale up investment vehicle, as an investor into the Hatch Fund to provide startups with seed funding and bridge capital. This is […]

Hemas and Hatch to launch second iteration of Slingshot Accelerator to Propel Sri Lankan Startups

Hatch and Orion City Unveil Groundbreaking Collaboration Through One App, Revolutionizing Sri Lanka’s Tech Ecosystem

The future of Sri Lanka shines brighter, and it’s powered by women

Hatch and Sarvodaya launch “GoviLab” AgriTech Accelerator as part of National Agriculture Transformation Strategy

Hemas Partners with Hatch to Support Sri Lankan Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Hatch Opens Applications for AccelerateHer 2.0: An Accelerator Program for Budding Female Entrepreneurs from Across the Island

Hatch in partnership with Draper Startup House open Colombo’s first Co-Living Space to drive collaboration between digital nomad entrepreneurs and local startups

Hatch Enters Partnership with Draper Startup House to Strengthen Sri Lanka’s Position as a Startup Nation

Hatch partners with HDFC Bank to provide an exclusive credit facility for its community of startups

Hatch Fund Secures Investment From Mountain Lion Ventures