Social Enterprise Hatcheries

The University of Northampton has two Social Enterprise Hatcheries, one in Northampton and one in Deanshanger, where new social enterprises can benefit from very affordable start-up premises (prices from as low as £10.00 per week).

The Hatcheries provide cheap work and meeting space, where people can not only have a desk but also get the information, advice and training they need to start a new social enterprise.

The Hatcheries will support new social enterprises until they move into innovation centres, such as the successful Portfolio Innovation Centre based at the University's Avenue Campus, or into their own premises.

Any social entrepreneur in Northamptonshire can apply for a room, please contact us for further information.

Contact information

For more details of our hatcheries and to request a visit to view the facilities available, please contact Peter Anstee.