Hatch Innovation
Civic and Social OrganizationsOregon, United States2-10 Employees
Hatch Innovation is a Portland-based 501(c)(3) social enterprise focused on enabling citizens to create enterprises that address community needs. Its initiatives include PurposeWorks, which provides resources to help social entrepreneurs launch ventures; HatchLabs, a collaborative space for testing ideas for a better world; Hatch Oregon, which facilitates local investing by Oregonians; and ComCap, a platform aimed at cultivating community capital across the nation. The organization operates within the civic and social sector, supporting a network of local entrepreneurs and communities through mentorship, workshops, forums, and peer support, with a history tracing back to its origins as Springboard Innovation founded in 2004. Hatch Innovation has established multiple HatchLab locations in Oregon and emphasizes citizen-led approaches to social and economic impact, including involvement in securities crowdfunding education and local investing through its related platforms. Based in Portland, Oregon, the organization positions itself at the intersection of community development, social entrepreneurship, and community finance, offering programs designed to help individuals launch ventures that address local and global challenges.