Anne Arundel Community College’s Hatchery has earned a spot on the Baltimore Business Journal’s 2026 Incubators and Accelerators list, ranking No. 15 in the publication’s Oct. 30 issue.
Located in the Careers Center on AACC’s campus, the Hatchery provides students with a space where they can develop business ideas, connect with other entrepreneurs and find resources to help turn those ideas into successful ventures. The facility includes a fully equipped business library, individual and group workspaces, a conference room and computers with software designed to help students launch new ventures.
The Hatchery is part of AACC’s Department of Entrepreneurial Studies, which helps aspiring entrepreneurs develop their skills through courses, mentoring, scholarships and business competitions. Open to credit and noncredit students across all fields of study, the Hatchery has supported hundreds of students pursuing their entrepreneurial goals.
“Entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey, but it doesn’t have to be,” said Stephanie Goldenberg, Ph.D., academic chair of the Entrepreneurial Studies Institute. “The Hatchery at AACC brings student entrepreneurs together with the people, resources and community they need to grow.”
For Goldenberg, the recognition reflects what makes the Hatchery special.
“It’s more than a place to work. It’s a place to connect, collaborate, find encouragement and turn ideas into opportunities,” she said.
The recognition highlights AACC’s continued commitment to supporting student entrepreneurs and creating opportunities for new businesses to grow.