HATCH: Turn your creative idea into a business that works

Making art is one thing. Making it sustainable is another.

HATCH is UNE SMART Region Incubator’s flagship workshop to test and explore new business ideas. As part of the Armidale Regional Council Creative Streets Festival 2025 we’re running a special session designed especially for creatives! 

If you’re a creative and know that the business side matters but you aren’t sure where to start, this session might be just what you need. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll map out your creative business idea, test whether it’s got legs, and learn how to find (and grow) your audience + market, all with tools you can use straight away.

Bring your side hustle, your half-formed idea, or that “what if” project you can’t stop thinking about. Walk away with clarity, a game plan, and the confidence to back yourself. Coffee and lunch are on us!

Spots are free but limited, so register now and make sure your creative work, works for you.

Click here to find out more about the Creative Streets Festival 2025 and check-out the event line up

HATCH is the UNE SMART Region Incubator’s free flagship program for your new business ideas. It provides you with confidence and support to get your business, product or service off and running. Using Lean Canvas principles, you’ll test your ideas, identify your path to market, articulate the must-do steps along the way and understand how to pitch your ideas and products.

• Who: Everyone, with a creative industries focus 

• Where: In person at NOVA, Armidale

• Time: 9am-1pm including free coffee and lunch from Herdies

• Cost: Free

• Register via Eventbrite

This event is proudly funded by the NSW Government through the Boosting Business Innovation Program