How to Join the Hatchery

Application

To apply, fill out an application that describes your:

• Team (can be an individual)
• Idea and why it's innovative
• Target community
• Your plan for putting your idea into action

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Eligibility

• Masters and doctoral thesis and citations are not eligible for the Project Hatchery. 
• Student's competitions are not eligible for the Project Hatchery. 
• Pre-existing senior or capstone projects are not eligible for the Project Hatchery.
• Only projects spanning more than one semester are eligible.
• The Hatchery encourages creative, exploratory projects across all class levels.

*While the Hatchery is open to every student, there are some restrictions on projects. If a team that applies has only graduating seniors, they must be approved for Phase 3 by the beginning of the last semester they are going to be on campus.

*Limited Funding: Funding is prioritized for projects that align with the Hatchery's focus on exploration and innovation.

*Please see our handbook (PDF) for details.

What to do once you've applied

Please keep an eye on your email as a confirmation email will be sent after you submit your application. This email has the next steps (pretest survey and a team action plan meeting) that you must take to continue on your application process. Please allow for 5-10 business days to receive a response regarding your status.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Projects Hatchery Coordinator at hatchery@cpp.edu.