Help Power HatchThis 2026
HatchThis is made possible through the support of individuals, businesses, and organizations committed to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in the Asheville region.
There are many meaningful ways to get involved, including in-kind contributions, monetary donations, prize support, food sponsorships, and volunteer engagement. Every contribution plays a role in creating the high-energy, collaborative experience that helps ideas turn into real businesses in just one weekend.
Whether you are a solopreneur, small business, or community supporter, there is a way to participate that aligns with your values and capacity.
In-Kind Support
In-kind partners are integrated into the HatchThis experience, gaining visibility and familiarity with founders, mentors, and ecosystem leaders during one of Asheville’s most active and engaged startup moments. It is one of the most meaningful ways to be part of HatchThis.
By contributing food, services, or resources, such as marketing, legal, or financial guidance, you are actively participating in the event and supporting founders during the weekend and beyond. These contributions directly fuel long hours of collaboration, strengthen prize packages, and help winning teams carry momentum forward after the event concludes.
In-kind partners are embedded in the experience, gaining visibility and familiarity with founders, mentors, and ecosystem leaders during one of Asheville’s most active and engaged startup moments.
In return, partners receive recognition, connection, and meaningful alignment with the local startup community.
Get involved as an In-Kind Partner
Community Partner Levels
Hatch recognizes our community partners at the following annual levels:
- Ground Breaker – $1,000
- Catalyst – $2,500
- Visionary – $5,000
- Innovator – $10,000
- Legacy Builder – $20,000
View more details about sponsorship levels.
Monetary contributions support event programming, prize funding, mentorship coordination, meals, and the operational needs essential to delivering the HatchThis experience.
In addition to the partner levels above, supporters are welcome to contribute any amount. Many choose to give $25, $50, $100, or an amount of their choosing. Simply enter the donation amount that feels right for you in our donation form.
Help Power HatchThis 2026
We invite individuals and organizations to support HatchThis 2026 through a monetary contribution or an in-kind donation.
Monetary gifts can be made via our Zeffy donation form, and in-kind contributions may be offered through the In-Kind Support form.
Every contribution helps strengthen Asheville’s startup community and supports founders at a pivotal moment in their journey.