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Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

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The Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership hosts The Hatch and describes Falcon Incubation as the starting point where students explore ideas before milestones like The Hatch. A 2026 news story identifies David Uhlenhake as director.

How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-10-08); what those sources do not state is left unknown.

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Application

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Last activity

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    Application and Timing

    The center presents The Hatch as an annual program with a pitch night in April.

    Participants

    The Hatch page says programming is open to current undergraduate and graduate students in good standing, from all majors, with no prior business or pitching experience required.

    Funding and Equity

    Prize funding is awarded through The Hatch rather than as a general center grant. Equity terms are not stated.

    Recent Activity

    April and May 2026 university news covered the 14th Hatch cycle and a historic application year.

    Known Startups or Winners

    Winner names were not published in the captured 2026 stories.

    Research gaps & things to verify

    Verification Gaps

    A separate center homepage beyond The Hatch was not captured. Personal contact details are omitted.

    Program details

    Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

    The Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership hosts The Hatch and describes Falcon Incubation as the starting point where students explore ideas before milestones like The Hatch. A 2026 news story identifies David Uhlenhake as director.

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    Evidence

    Official page: https://www.bgsu.edu/center-for-entrepreneurial-leadership/the-hatch.html

    • The Hooker Center hosts The Hatch and Falcon Incubation.
    • Students from all majors can enter through Falcon Incubation.
    • 2026 coverage names David Uhlenhake as director.