The Hatching, hosted by LEAP (Lansing Economic Area Partnership), is a Pitch Competition open to entrepreneurs who reside in Clinton, Eaton, Ingham and Shiawassee counties. The Hatching is part of a community-wide effort to support local entrepreneurs and make the Lansing region a great place to start a business. This event helps move new business ideas from concept to reality, and provides winners with funding, legal support, market research and more.