Hutch
Legal & GovTech · Run by Fearless Institute · Baltimore, MD
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The facts
All fields verified Oct 1, 2026- Terms model
- Fee-basedYou pay a fee to take part in the program.
- Investment
- Not publishedA 9-month incubator run by the Fearless Institute, the nonprofit partner of the Baltimore software company Fearless, for founders building technology for federal agencies and state, local, and education (SLED) markets; Hutch describes itself as an incubator rather than an accelerator. The 2026 program ran from late March to December 2026 at Fearless headquarters in Baltimore, with two in-person sessions a month (a Friday class session and a Saturday business lab) plus 1-on-1 mentorship, about 10 to 15 hours a month. The participation fee is $5,000, payable in four installments; no equity is mentioned. Eligibility: an operational business of 1 to 7 years building technology for federal or SLED markets, based in Maryland or the Mid-Atlantic region or willing to travel for in-person sessions. Applications run by annual cohort; the 2026 application closed February 27, 2026, and the Class of 2026 has eight founders.
- Equity taken
- Not publishedA 9-month incubator run by the Fearless Institute, the nonprofit partner of the Baltimore software company Fearless, for founders building technology for federal agencies and state, local, and education (SLED) markets; Hutch describes itself as an incubator rather than an accelerator. The 2026 program ran from late March to December 2026 at Fearless headquarters in Baltimore, with two in-person sessions a month (a Friday class session and a Saturday business lab) plus 1-on-1 mentorship, about 10 to 15 hours a month. The participation fee is $5,000, payable in four installments; no equity is mentioned. Eligibility: an operational business of 1 to 7 years building technology for federal or SLED markets, based in Maryland or the Mid-Atlantic region or willing to travel for in-person sessions. Applications run by annual cohort; the 2026 application closed February 27, 2026, and the Class of 2026 has eight founders.
- Program length
- 39 weeks
- Format
- Hybrid
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Cohorts per year
- 1
- Cohort size
- 8 (Class of 2026)
- Stage focus
- govtech / digital-services founders
- Sub-vertical
- govtech / digital services
- Demographic focus
- Not published
- Backers
- Fearless
- Notable alumni
- Not published
Terms notes: A 9-month incubator run by the Fearless Institute, the nonprofit partner of the Baltimore software company Fearless, for founders building technology for federal agencies and state, local, and education (SLED) markets; Hutch describes itself as an incubator rather than an accelerator. The 2026 program ran from late March to December 2026 at Fearless headquarters in Baltimore, with two in-person sessions a month (a Friday class session and a Saturday business lab) plus 1-on-1 mentorship, about 10 to 15 hours a month. The participation fee is $5,000, payable in four installments; no equity is mentioned. Eligibility: an operational business of 1 to 7 years building technology for federal or SLED markets, based in Maryland or the Mid-Atlantic region or willing to travel for in-person sessions. Applications run by annual cohort; the 2026 application closed February 27, 2026, and the Class of 2026 has eight founders.
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Terms in plain English
Hutch is a 9-month incubator in Baltimore, run by the Fearless Institute, the nonprofit partner of the software company Fearless, for founders building govtech and digital-services companies. Hutch describes itself as an incubator rather than an accelerator. Members get strategic guidance, 1-on-1 mentorship, access to Fearless's partner network, and a founder community, with two in-person sessions a month at Fearless headquarters. The program fee is $5,000, payable in four installments, and Hutch mentions no equity. The 2026 application closed February 27, 2026, and dates for the next cohort are not yet posted.
Who this is actually for
Founders building technology and services for government agencies, health systems, and public-sector and commercial buyers who want structured guidance and a partner network rooted in a proven digital-services company. It suits operating businesses based in Maryland or the Mid-Atlantic, or willing to travel to Baltimore for in-person sessions, that can commit to a 9-month program.
Hutch application deadlines
Frequently asked questions
- When is the next Hutch application deadline?
- A specific application window for Hutch is not yet published. Timing is expected but not confirmed.
- How much does Hutch invest?
- Hutch does not publish an investment amount, so we record it as not published.
- How much equity does Hutch take?
- Hutch does not publish the equity it takes, so we record it as not published.
- Where is Hutch located and is it in person?
- Hutch is based in Baltimore, MD and runs a hybrid program.
- Is Hutch still active?
- As of our last check on Oct 1, 2026, Hutch is active.
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