The Village Market Atl Summer Edition

ELEVATE

(Verb) to rise to a higher point.
Please take your time completing the application.
Thank you for your interest in ELEVATE virtual incubator. We have partnered with incredible organizations, businesses and corporations to bring a valuable experience to small businesses. ELEVATE is a virtual 12 week program that will consist of weekly classes, small group workshops, mentorships and funding opportunties.

Participation requires a time commitment of 12 weeks (5 to 6 hours per week) that includes a weekly Saturday and Wednesday session. Your application will go before a committee and a virtual interview will be scheduled if your business is selected to participate.

The next COHORT will be selected December 2021.
Business Name:
Primary Contact

First NameLast Name
Primary Email
example@example.com
Preferred method of contact
Phone Number

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
Secondary Contact

First NameLast Name
Secondary Email
example@example.com
Address

Address 1

Address 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Website
Social Media Handle
Business Type
Please describe your business, products, etc.
Please choose which applies to your business.
Are you a Black-owned business (50% equity stake or more)?

Other
How do you identify the ownership of your business?
Please choose how many years you have been in business.
Please select the structure of your business.
Please select your 2019 revenue range.
Please select your revenue range from March 2020 to present.
What are your business goals (short and long term) ?
Have you participated in an incubator program before?
If yes, what was your experience? What were the pros and cons? If no, N/A
What are your current business challenges?
What are your other business challenges? Please describe.
What challenges have your business faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
What business pivots and/or changes have you made due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
Tell us about a proud moment that you have had a business owner.
Tell us about the moment when you realized that you had experienced a proof of concept? (Evidence, typically derived from an experiment or pilot project, which demonstrates that a design concept, business proposal, etc., is feasible)
What classes would be the most beneficial to you?

Other
What services are the most critical for you at this time?

Other
Identify the best schedule for you?
Have you participated as a vendor or patron for any of the Village Market past marketplaces?
Are you aware that this is a 12 week program and will require a time commitment of 5 to 6 hours per week?
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
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ELEVATE

Please take your time completing the application.