Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Local Businesses in the East Midlands!
Following a successful 2024, we are thrilled to announce the return of the Hatch competition, offering small businesses the chance to win six weeks of rent-free retail space at Derbion. This is a fantastic opportunity to boost your business and gain exposure in a prime location!
In addition to the rent-free space, the winning business will also receive free Marketing support from Derbion to help increase brand awareness and grow its brand.
How to Apply: Interested entrepreneurs have until Sunday, March 16, to submit their applications through the button below (or click here). After the pitch process, the lucky winner will be announced in April. The winning business will then be able to open their rent-free space at Derbion in the following months.
This marks the sixth year of Derbion’s Hatch competition, which has seen incredible success since its launch in 2019. Previous winners, including Design 44, continue to thrive at the centre, and other past local finalists such as 1NE, Project D, and The Hair Repair Club have gained significant exposure. Hatch has also helped entrepreneurs like Katie Astle and Spirit Crystals by providing pop-up opportunities during key retail periods like the holidays.