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  • How do you plan to utilize the membership? Select all that apply:*
  • When would you like to start your membership?*
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  • Which type of workspace do you currently need?*

  • Heads Up! An additional one-time keycard fee of $20 applies to all membership levels

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  • Would you like to purchase parking tag(s) for the 314 Jefferson Street (Opportunity Machine) Gated Access Parking Lot? ($20/parking pass)
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  • Is your business incorporated?
  • Select your corporation type below.*
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  • At what capacity are you participating in this business? (select one):*
  • Are you a current student, faculty, or staff member of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette or South Louisiana Community College, or another higher education institution?*
  • Which high education institution are you currently attending?*
  • Which high education institution are you employed by?*
  • Are you military-connected? (Please select any and all that apply)*
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  • Hi there! Are you interested in applying for the Builder Program? 

    Applicants accepted into the Opportunity Machine's Builder Program can receive access to additional programming, mentorship, perks, discounts, and space. 

     

    OM’s Builder Program best suits innovation-led, high-growth, or STEM related startups. 

    Participants will be required to complete a multi-week customer development program, participate in mentor sessions, and provide monthly reports outlining key metrics/performance indicators in order to retain their acceleration status. This multi-week program is offered 3 times per year (Spring, Summer, Fall). 

     

    Good news! We accept applicants for the Builder Program on a rolling basis - please indicate below if you are interested in joining our waitlist for a future program (Summer 2026). 

     

    Heads up! If you have trouble answering any of the questions in the next few sections please feel free to send us a note or give us a call! 

    Email: hello@opportunitymachine.org 

    Office Main Line: 337.769.4085

  • After learning more about the Opportunity Machine Builder Program, I am interested in applying and providing additional information to do so*
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  • Are you a founder of the business?*

  • Please fill out the information on the following pages in reference to any founders (not including yourself) associated with the startup.

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  • In what capacity is this founder participating in this business? (select one):*
  • Is this founder a current student, faculty, or staff member of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette or South Louisiana Community College, or another higher education institution?
  • Which higher education institution is this founder currently attending?
  • Which higher education institution is this founder employed by?
  • Is this founder military-connected? (Please select any and all that apply)
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  • In what capacity is this founder participating in this business? (select one):*
  • Is this founder a current student, faculty, or staff member of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette or South Louisiana Community College, or another higher education institution?
  • Which higher education institution is this founder currently attending?
  • Which higher education institution is this founder employed by?*
  • Is this founder military-connected? (Please select any and all that apply)
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  • In what capacity is this founder participating in this business? (select one):*
  • Is this founder a current student, faculty, or staff member of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette or South Louisiana Community College, or another higher education institution?
  • Which higher education institution is this founder currently attending?
  • Which higher education institution is this founder employed by?
  • Is this founder military-connected? (Please select any and all that apply)
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  • In what capacity is this founder participating in this business? (select one):*
  • Is this founder a current student, faculty, or staff member of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette or South Louisiana Community College, or another higher education institution?
  • Which higher education institution is this founder currently attending?
  • Which higher education institution is this founder employed by?
  • Is this founder military-connected? (Please select any and all that apply)
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  • In what capacity is this founder participating in this business? (select one):*
  • Is this founder a current student, faculty, or staff member of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette or South Louisiana Community College, or another higher education institution?
  • Which higher education institution is this founder currently attending?
  • Which higher education institution is this founder employed by?
  • Is this founder military-connected? (Please select any and all that apply)

  • We are excited to meet your founding team!

    You indicated there are more founders that we will have the opportunity to learn more about. We only initally require information about the first five founders but will certainly follow up directly with you to learn more about the rest of your team! 

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  • Aside from founders, how many people are currently employed in the business?

  • How many full-time positions do you anticipate creating within the next one to three years within Lafayette Parish? Please specify how many per year.

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  • Is there any intellectual property (trade secrets, copyrights, patents) potentially associated with your idea/business?*
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  • How did you hear about Opportunity Machine? (Please select all that apply) *
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