The Hatch
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The Hatch is BGSU's student pitch program. Students apply to become Hatchlings, develop early-stage ideas with mentorship, and pitch in April. A May 2026 story calls the 2026 cycle a 15-week accelerator.
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.
Key numbers
Funding range
$30,000
Equity
Unknown
Application
Annual
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-04-16
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The Hatch · Apr 15, 2027 · Unverified
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Application and Timing
The 2026 pitch was held April 16. The university calendar lists the next pitch competition for April 15, 2027, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.
Participants
Open to current undergraduate and graduate BGSU students in good academic standing, all majors. Students must be enrolled during the application period and the full program.
Funding and Equity
May 2026 news says judges awarded a combined $30,000 to five students on three teams. The April 15, 2027 event listing says more than $30,000 in cash awards and in-kind services are awarded. Equity terms are not stated. The $30,000 figure is a combined pool.
Recent Activity
April 2026 news said 160 students applied, more than six times prior years, and 10 participants on eight teams were selected. Every college was represented.
Known Startups or Winners
The 2026 story does not name the winning ventures. It says winners are also paired with an advisory board of founders and community builders.
Research gaps & things to verify
Verification Gaps
Individual prize amounts and equity terms are not stated. Winning company names were not in the captured stories.
Program details
The Hatch
The Hatch is BGSU's student pitch program. Students apply to become Hatchlings, develop early-stage ideas with mentorship, and pitch in April. A May 2026 story calls the 2026 cycle a 15-week accelerator.
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Evidence
Official page: https://www.bgsu.edu/news/2026/05/bgsu-student-entrepreneurs-advance-their-ventures-with-support-from-the-hatch.html
- The Hatch is in its 14th year as of the April 2026 story.
- 2026 awards totaled a combined $30,000 for the top three teams.
- 160 students applied for the 2026 cycle.
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting The Hatch at Bowling Green State University.
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