The Hatch

Often, we think of the work space as a cubicle, a secluded place to study in the library, or somewhere where an individual is to work independently, with little interaction with others.

Not at The Hatch. What exactly is The Hatch?

Imagine a workplace unlike any other. Where creative minds collaborate to work with analytical minds. It is almost like a cafe scene, minus the baristas and expensive drinks: multiple people working on their laptops, drinking coffee or a hot beverage of choice, and relaxed music. Much unlike the usually cafe scene, they all know each other, and usually meet around the same time to work together on one thing: their businesses, or assisting those on their business and how to further improve Spartan Innovations for those entrepreneurs. Ask anyone who works in The Hatch - they love it. Here is what some of our individuals working at the Hatch have to say: 

"It's fun with an Agenda!" - Lorin Whreelright, Graphic Designer 
"The atmosphere is fresh." - David Park, Graphic Designer 
"It's a creative environment as opposed to the traditional office space" - Jerry Wang, Financial Analyst 

The Hatch offers all sorts of resources to bring your business to life.  It's run by Spartan Innovations, a new branch of Michigan State University's Technology Transfer Office that specializes in commercializing ideas that come out of the University.

The Hatch also offers a high-speed internet connection, a big-screen TV, gaming consoles and a mix of comfortable and more work-oriented furniture.  But most importantly it offers the opportunity to work alongside other entrepreneurs.  Other businesses, and their ambitious founders, already make their home at the Hatch.  The open floorplan of the space allows for great networking and idea-sharing opportunities with other newly founded companies in the region.

Usually, you will see the typical college student, anywhere from ages 18-22 working in The Hatch. But their are some exceptions - we have an intern who is currently pursuing his Ph.D, and some business owners who have been graduated for a few years. You'll see ideas anywhere from manufacturing Spartan helmets to the Real Estate industry. The Hatch is a great place to work, to share ideas, and to collaborate as a team and assist each other with anything pertaining to small business. Interns are their to assist you, we have everything from Financial Analysis to Graphic Design.

Just reading the Hatch doesn't truly do it justice though; spend some time there and you'll get a feel for the atmosphere and why everyone that works there seems to enjoy themselves so much.  If you'd like to take a tour of the Hatch or if you'd just like more information about it, contact Paul Jaques at pjaques@spartaninnovations.com.