Entrepreneur Launch

Research and Business Development Center

Entrepreneur Launch Application

All applications will be reviewed by the RBDC staff and if required, applicants will begiven an opportunity to discuss their business further. Acceptance and participation is afforded at the sole and absolute discretion of the RBDC.

ELIGIBILITY

Be 18 years or older
All Owners must consent
The Applicant should represent a small startup business.
The Applicant can articulate the business model and entrepreneurial opportunity.

TIME COMMITMENT

Participating in RBDC's Entrepreneur Launch program requires attendace of weekly coordination meetings during the business development stage. These meetings with a student team and mentors are designed to promote your success. Submission of this application is a commitment to attend these meetings.

*Required fields

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

email address*

Phone Number*

Ownership Percent*

Do you have a business partner?*

YesNo

Business Partner 1

First NameLast Name

Add a partner

Business Partner 2

First NameLast Name

Company Name*

Are you in operation?*

YesNo

When did you open?

MonthDayYear

Is your company registered? If yes, what type of legal entity are you?

Company Website

Do you have employees?*

YesNo

Number of employees

If you have a current business plan, upload it here:

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Please provide a brief description of your business or idea*

(What you enter here will become public if accepted into the Start-up Incubator)

Key Customer Segments*

(Who are the people or companies who will pay for the product or service?)

Opportunity*

(Define the customers’ pain, problem or unmet need.)

Competition*

(How do your customers solve this problem today?)

Solution*

(How will you solve the problem for the customer?)

Unique Value Proposition*

(How will your solution be better than the competition?)

Intellectual Property*

Is there any intellectual property (trade secrets, copyrights, patents) potentially associated with your idea?

What are the existing market dynamics? How big is the unmet need? *

(Estimate the number of potential customers and/or market size and growth.)

Distribution Channels*

(How will you sell your product or service?)

Revenue Streams*

(How will you make money?)

2021 Revenue*

2022 Revenue*

Projected 2023 Revenue*

How much Investment are you seeking?*

How much equity will you be offereing?*

Financing Strategy*

Where are you looking for capital? (family, friends, loan, investors, etc.)

Personal Business Skills*

What skills do you currently have to operate your business?

Personal Development Goals*

What skills do you need to acquire to operate your business?

Are you committed to the following if selected:*

Weekly meetings with your RBDC Student TeamAttending training sessions

Maximum 250 words covering the following:

Why you want to join the RBDC Entrepuener Launch.
Why you think your business will be successful.
Any other information you think will be beneficial or noteworthy to know about you and your company.

Personal Statement*

0/250

How did you hear about the RBDC Entrepreneur Launch*

Applicant

Business Partners

Business

Business Description

Financial Information

Entrepreneur Readiness

Personal Statement

Other