The Hatchery

Clutching a half-eaten curry puff, I overheard a snippet of conversation. “The Hatchery? Isn’t that where they grow chickens?” Well, not quite. The Hatchery we stand before isn’t about feathered fowl. It’s about fledgling companies. Right here at The Hatchery in Singapore, innovative ideas in Agri-Food Technology, Industrial & Synthetic Biology, and Human & Veterinary Sciences are nurtured and grown. The Hatchery is Singapore’s leading incubator. It’s fully developed and supported by Temasek Life Sciences Accelerator (TLA). TLA is itself a joint venture between Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory and Vertex Venture Holdings. The Hatchery’s mission is to help early-stage companies take flight. The program at The Hatchery provides key incubation and operational support services. They back entrepreneurs and scientists committed to making a viable impact for people and the planet. The Hatchery helps startups at the Ideation, Pre-seed, or Seed stage. They look for innovative and scalable solutions. Teams selected for The Hatchery Program go through a semi-structured incubation program lasting at least a year. They’re typically housed within the Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory building at the National University of Singapore. The Hatchery startups receive regular support and guidance. They also have access to TLA’s network of scientists, entrepreneurs, executives, and investors. This includes access to integrated research workspace and key capabilities from TLL. Think cutting-edge scientific equipment and fundamental research support. Imagine having access to glassware washing and media preparation services. The Hatchery also offers market discovery, IP and commercialization strategy services, and support for regulatory and commercialization approvals. Plus, they provide access to a global network of investors. This includes fund-raising support services and invitations to networking events and conferences. The Hatchery even helps with talent recruitment, corporate communications, product marketing, and business model development. As a licensed fund manager, Temasek Life Sciences Accelerator can also invest in these companies. They provide opportunities to pitch for funds to further grow their businesses. So, The Hatchery isn’t about raising chickens. It’s about hatching groundbreaking ideas and helping them soar.