IDEAS
Integrated Degree in
Engineering, Arts & Sciences
The Hatchery is powered by the Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship, Creativity & Innovation whose mission is to empower students through the lens of entrepreneurship. This summer will be an immersive entrepreneurial experience in partnership with incredible individuals and departments on campus who fully believe in this mission
WHAT IS THE HATCHERY?
The Hatchery is an immersive, full time learning experience where participants apply design thinking and lean startup methods to develop solutions and test potential business ideas. We want students who are passionate about learning the foundational skills of entrepreneurship while working on problems that matter.
The Hatchery will make its summer home in the “Innovation Triangle” on the Asa Packer Campus, anchored at FML’s open creativity space on the 6th floor and utilizing the vast array of technologies available through LTS, dedicated outdoor space and access to maker spaces on campus.
Hatchery 2018 Media
The Hatchery summer program to explore applications of entrepreneurship
The Brown & White - April 10, 2018
Students gain entrepreneurship skills at the Hatchery
The Brown & White - September 10, 2018
Mentor Meet Up (video)
Baker Institute - July 12, 2018
Lehigh U. students cook up 'hackathon' to address food waste
lehighvalleylive.com - July 20, 2018
Food Waste Hackathon at Factory (video featuring Hatchery hackathon)
thePeakTV - August 3, 2018
Scenes from South Mountain: Demo Day
Lehigh University - August 10, 2018
Students 'Hatch,' Test 21 Potential Business Ideas
Lehigh University - August 13, 2018
Innovative ideas take flight at the Hatchery, EdTech nest reconstructs tutoring model
Lehigh Library & Technology Services - September 10, 2018
Food Waste in the Valley (documentary special featuring Hatchery hackathon)
PBS39 - September 18, 2018
Hatchery summer pictures | Hackathon 07/27-07/28 pictures | Demo Day 08/09 pictures
12 weeks - 40 hrs/week
Start: late May 21, 2019
End: August 8, 2019
Lehigh University
Asa Packer Campus
Explore startup opportunities using:
Design Thinking
Lean Startup Method
Business Model Canvas
Receive support through:
Workshops
Guest Experts
Coaching & Mentoring
Each day, work with a community of students, faculty & staff who want to change the world and believe they can.
You’ll develop your own ideas, while constantly collaborating with cohort members.
Don’t forget the fun stuff!
Hatchery community events will bring the whole group together!
THE NESTS
You’ve got ideas, but it can be hard to know where to start. The Hatchery consists of different “Nests”, each with a different topic of focus.
Nests are led by faculty/staff/community experts who will help students develop problem based ideas into entrepreneurial solutions.
Check out our nests from Summer 2018. Summer 2019 nests will be announced later this year.
THE VENTURE NEST
lAUNCHBAYC
Become the entrepreneur you never knew you wanted to be by creating innovative solutions within a topic of your choice
Earn 9 credits in entrepreneurship.
THE homelab NEST
habitat for humanity
Homelessness, sustainable housing, and community empowerment challenges will be tackled through the lens of new venture creation.
THE edtech NEST
peer to peer learning
Peer-to-peer learning is a proven winner. What technical innovations and business models can leverage it to improve the higher education experience?
THE healthcare NEST
future of connected care
Ask the question “What challenges in the health, social care, and wellness sectors might be addressed in an entrepreneurial way?” Then answer it...
THE civlab NEST
community engagement
There are many social issues and emerging opportunities in both local and global communities. How might we address them, while adding value and empowering all stakeholders to enrich the community?
LIKE WHAT YOU SEE?
The Hatchery is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Applications will be open shortly for Summer 2019. Contact bakerinfo@lehigh.edu with any questions.
The Venture Nest is a 9-credit program available for both Lehigh and non-Lehigh students. All other nests in the Hatchery are non-credit bearing and only open to current Lehigh students.
