Our Story
From Classroom
to Community
HatchJa began as a Graduate Studies social entrepreneurship initiative at Excelsior Community College. A team of students asked one question: how can a school feed itself?
The answer: layer poultry. Eggs are affordable to produce, nutritious, and generate surplus income that funds everything else. We're building this from the ground up — and we need partners to make it happen.
1
Concept & Planning — Now
Finalising partnerships, collecting sponsor commitments, building the team.
2
Sponsorship Drive — Q2 2026
Securing materials, layer birds, construction supplies, and agricultural equipment.
3
Facility Build — July 2026
Construction of the poultry pen, installation of feeding and lighting systems.
4
Launch & Training — August 2026
Breakfast programme begins. HEART/NSTA training cohort opens. Community egg sales start.