Hatch Innovation Hub

Hatch Innovation Hub Hatch Innovation Hub is the home for entrepreneurship in Western North Carolina. Founders can learn from each other and experienced professionals every day.

We drive economic opportunity and job creation in Western North Carolina, by mentoring and educating entrepreneurs, who seek to build high-growth new businesses. Hatch co-locates high-growth startups under one roof in Downtown Asheville, North Carolina. We provide space for key talent such as mentors, guides, lawyers, bankers and investors. Special programs, events, and partnerships are organized through Hatch to enrich ourselves and our community.

05/29/2026

Do you know someone who wants to start a business, has a business, or just loves local business?

Hatch’s Pitch Parties are the center for the entrepreneurial community in Asheville.
Come to listen, network, and pitch.

We help mentor WNC’s start up world and host events such as our pitch parties.
An open mic event for 1-2 minute business pitches and meaningful conversations.

Support Ashevilles start up community through Hatch Innovation Hub! Make a contribution today.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-hatch-avl-foundation

Or come to an event!

Next Pitch Parties-

Pitch Party Hendersonville- June 16th
Pitch Party Asheville- August 4th
https://hatchinnovationhub.org/calendar/

Hatch's Pitch Parties are the local hub for all things business and community. A no-pressure open mic event for Ashevill...
05/26/2026

Hatch's Pitch Parties are the local hub for all things business and community. A no-pressure open mic event for Asheville's startup ideas.

Swipe through our Pitch Parties of the past!

If you have a business idea that you want refined, advised, or just listened to- step right up!! Or come to listen, watch, and connect with the AVL start up community.

Next Pitch Party- March 26th 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
(If you want advice on pitching- arrive at 5:15 for mentor prep)
Hatch Event Space, 45 S French Broad Ave, Asheville.

05/22/2026

At our next Pitch Party, you’ll hear directly from someone who’s been in your shoes.

Amanda Wilde pitched at a Pitch Party last November with no income, no open doors, and an idea she was still refining. She’s coming back on May 26th to tell us what happened next.

Hatch Pitch Party. May 26th, 6:00 - 8:30 PM.
Hatch Event Space, 45 S French Broad Ave, Asheville.
Free and open to all.
Arrive early at 5:15 PM for mentor prep.

Where was she when she pitched?
“We were just at the ground level. We hadn’t started making any income. We were just really focused on outreach and sharing and refining our idea.”

What did the Pitch Party give her?
“Each time you speak in public about your idea, you get a little more comfortable. You refine what you’re really trying to say.”

And what would she tell you?
“There’s never gonna be a perfect time. The worst thing that would happen is you get a bunch of really nice people asking you some really important questions and sharing their perspective so that you can think bigger than maybe you’re even imagining.”

Next Pitch Party: May 26th in Asheville.
Come for the pitches, stay for the connections.

05/20/2026

Asheville’s startup community has a home and it’s Hatch Pitch Parties.

Hatch Pitch Party. May 26th, 6:00 - 8:30 PM.
Hatch Event Space, 45 S French Broad Ave, Asheville.
Free and open to all.
Arrive early at 5:15 PM for mentor prep.

We sat down with Jay Mixter, the host, to find out what actually happens in the room.

“You basically have one to two minutes to pitch, and then you get five minutes of audience Q&A. Which is really good because it just focuses on what’s essential.”

And the connections that come out of it?

“It’s somewhere between three and four people per pitch from the audience that say ‘I’d like to get together afterwards.’ And that doesn’t track all the connections that are made in networking before and afterwards.”

And what does Jay walk away thinking about after every event?

“Anytime somebody says ‘I made new connections,’ or ‘I have new ways to think about my business,’ or ‘I have a clearer idea of what I should do next.’ To me that’s the magic.”

Next Pitch Party: May 26th in Asheville.
Come for the pitches, stay for the connections.

05/18/2026

Come out and see what Asheville’s startup community is building.

Hatch Pitch Party. May 26th, 6:00 - 8:30 PM.
Hatch Event Space, 45 S French Broad Ave, Asheville.
Free and open to all.
Arrive early at 5:15 PM for mentor prep.

We sat down with Jay Mixter, the host, to find out what these events are really about.

“I like to think of it as kind of an open mic for entrepreneurs. You basically have one to two minutes to pitch, and then you get five minutes of audience Q&A.”

Jay has hosted dozens of these events and knows what holds people back. His take on nerves?

“How many people in this audience have spent as much time as you thinking about that? None of them. And they’re here to hear from you.”
And his advice to anyone on the fence?
“You cannot pitch early enough or often enough. You don’t know what feedback you’re gonna get. You don’t know what connection might come out of that.”

Whether you’re pitching or just showing up to see what’s happening, this is the room to be in.

Next Pitch Party: May 26th in Asheville.
Come pitch your idea or come watch others build theirs.

04/14/2026

📣 Pitch Party is canceled tonight 4/14!

03/28/2026

Thank you sponsors for Fueling HatchThis 2026!

HatchThis is powered by community, and that includes the partners helping fuel founders throughout the weekend. When teams are deep in strategy, refining pitches, and building for 48 hours straight, support like this truly matters.

From food and gathering spaces to financial and service support, these partners help make the HatchThis experience possible.

Food & Beverage Supporters
🥯 Joey’s Bagels
🍕 Birdie’s Pizza
🥤 Sarilla
🍝 Gemelli
🥣 Trader Joe’s, providing breakfast items
🍻 Ginger’s Revenge
🐻 Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ
🌱 Gruns
🍺 Hi-Wire

Event Space Sponsors
• The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage
• Hatchworks Coworking

Lodging Sponsor
• Lazy Tiger Hostel, providing us with a 10% off with code: HATCHTHIS26

Monetary & Services Supporters
• Aktiga
• Charlie & Troy Ball
• NC IDEA
• Curio Wealth
• Venture Asheville

Thank you to the sponsors investing in ideas, collaboration, and Asheville’s startup ecosystem.

🚀 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝘄𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗛𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀!Ideas were pitched.Votes were cast.And the room came alive with possibility.From a...
03/28/2026

🚀 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝘄𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗛𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀!

Ideas were pitched.
Votes were cast.
And the room came alive with possibility.

From a full lineup of pitches, we narrowed it down to 7 semifinalist teams, each stepping forward to build something real this weekend.

The rest of the night shifted into collaboration, as teams formed around each idea, bringing together the skills needed to move things forward.

Today, mentors step in, guiding, challenging, and helping shape what comes next.

As the weekend unfolds, 7 teams become 3 finalists, building working business prototypes before taking the stage Sunday night.

🏆 One team will walk away with the win and a share of the prize package.
And you can be there for it.

🎤 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 · Sunday

📍 The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage
🎟 Grab your tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hatchthis-march-27-29--2026

This is where ideas turn into momentum.

03/27/2026

It all starts tonight.
“Come hungry, we’ve got you covered.” ~ Chef Cheryl, The Giddy Chick

Thanks to our incredible sponsors, you’ll be well fed this weekend while you take in the ideas, pitches, and energy of the room.
See them all here: https://hatchinnovationhub.org/hatch-this/

See you tonight.

𝗛𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟳–𝟮𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁.
🎟 Get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/ezcYJ2mf

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