SEG Program Application

SEG Program Application
Thank you for considering Social Enterprise Greenhouse!

Please answer the questions below to apply for SEG’s Cohort Programs.

Before you apply, please read the eligibility criteria below:

Incubator Eligibility

New England-based impact: We select ventures that make a meaningful impact in Rhode Island and the surrounding New England region. While many of our ventures may already operate or create change globally, their work must also demonstrate a direct benefit to our local communities.

Social Impact Potential: We prioritize ventures with strong potential to create meaningful, lasting change. We also prioritize originality and scalability.

Ability to attend in-person classes: We require in-person attendance at our weekly classes Wednesdays 9:30-12:30pm from March 11th- June 10th.

Experience:
- Clear vision for your venture’s social impact
- Ability to define the core problem you aim to solve
- Basic understanding of your target customer and operating landscape
- Minimum viable product, service, or offering
Accelerator Eligibility

New England-based impact: We select ventures that make a meaningful impact in Rhode Island and the surrounding New England region. While many of our ventures may already operate or create change globally, their work must also demonstrate a direct benefit to our local communities.

Ability to attend in-person classes: We require in-person attendance at our weekly classes Tuesdays 3-5:30pm from March 10th - May 26th.

Social Impact Potential: Each venture should offer a novel, distinctive solution to a social problem.

Experience: Applicants should have experience running their venture, know their target audience, have conducted customer discovery and landscape research, and understand the early challenges of growth. We prioritize originality and scalability.
About You
Your Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
What are your pronouns?
My pronouns are:
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Are you over 18?*

YesNo
With which gender do you most identify?*
What is your gender?
With which ethnic/racial group(s) do you most identify?*
This data is collected for statistical purposes only. Disclosure is voluntary.
Ethnic / Racial Identity
Is your venture led by someone who identifies with any of the following qualities? (select as many as apply)*

Age 55 and overBIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color)Formerly incarceratedHas a disabilityImmigrant/RefugeeLGBTQIA+StudentVeteranWomanNone applyI identify with a quality not listed here
Other quality you identify with:
Which program are you most interested in?*

I'm not sureIncubator - The Incubator program empowers emerging entrepreneurs to build a strong foundation in social entrepreneurship and equip them with the essential tools to successfully bring their impact-driven enterprises to market.Accelerator - The Accelerator program helps ventures with a clear social mission expand their reach and develop strategies that boost their financial and operational success and ensure systemic changes, ultimately driving transformational social entrepreneurship in Rhode Island and beyond.
How did you hear about us?*

SEG NewsletterSEG Staff ReferralSEG Alumni ReferralSEG Volunteer ReferralSEG BOD ReferralSocial MediaPersonal ReferralReferral from another organizationSEG EventPress/Media coverageFlyer or PosterSearch EngineSEG WebsiteOther
Which organization referred you?
What was the name of the event?
Which social media channel?

X/TwitterFacebookInstagramLinkedIn
Please specify who referred you:
Where did you see the flyer?
Are you interested in joining a program on your own or with others from your team?*

SoloTeam
How many additional team members will join you?*

12
Solo or team
About the Team
Team Member #1
Name*

First NameLast Name
What are their pronouns?*
The team member's pronouns are:*
What is their mailing address?*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Their Email*
example@example.com
Their Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Are they over the age of 18?*

YesNo
With which gender do they most identify with?*
What is their gender?*
With which ethnic/racial group(s) do they most identify?*
Their ethic or racial Identity*
Team Member #2
Name*

First NameLast Name
What are their pronouns?*
The team member's pronouns are:*
What is their mailing address?*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Their Email*
example@example.com
Their Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Are they over the age of 18?*

YesNo
With which gender do they most identify with?*
What is their gender?*
With which ethnic/racial group(s) do they most identify?*
Their ethic or racial Identity*
Please specify:
About Your Venture

At SEG, we use the term ‘ventures’ to include entrepreneurs,For profit businesses, co-ops, nonprofits, etc.
What is the name of your venture?*
If the venture doesn’t have a name yet, please add your name here
Does your venture have a mailing address that is different from what your provided above?*

YesNo
Business Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Business Address (calculation field)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Venture Website:
Please write a brief description of your venture or idea.*
What is your venture's anticipated/target geographical area of impact?*

Rhode IslandNew England (Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island)National (USA)International (Global)
What is the primary cluster for your business model? (For inspiration and examples, check out the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals - https://sdgs.un.org/goals).*

Arts, Culture, and Entertainment - Art programs, cultural preservation, and musicCivic Engagement - Legal services, housing and income security, and veteran supportEnvironment - Land, water, and energyFood and Nutrition - Farming and food securityHealth - Community health and healingMakers and Marketplace - Artisans, suppliers, and commerceWorkforce Development - Support for equitable wages, training, and professional developmentYouth and Education - Youth groups and support for education reformOther
What other industry cluster?
At SEG, we use the following terms to describe a venture's stages:
1. Ideation: Brainstorming innovative ideas, refining concepts, and shaping the foundation for a social enterprise.
2. Pre-Launch / Planning: Transition from ideation to strategic planning, refining business models, and preparing for the venture's launch.
3. Start-up: Actual launch of the social enterprise, building initial traction, securing first customers, and refining operational processes.
4. Early Growth / Traction: Increased demand, gaining market traction, and demonstrating viability through scaling operations and forming key partnerships.
5. Scaling and Expansion: Strategic scaling, entering new markets, and diversifying products or services to amplify impact on a broader scale.
Which of the following best describes the current stage of your venture?*

IdeationPre-Launch / PlanningStart-upEarly Growth / TractionScaling and Expansion
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
What specific problem is your idea aiming to address? Can you explain why this problem is significant and worth solving?*
How would you describe the value that your product or service provides to your users/customers?*
Describe the social impact you hope to make with your venture.*
For more information, check out "What is Social Impact Anyways?" here: https://csis.upenn.edu/news/what-is-social-impact-anyways/
What are your plans for your venture in the next 3 years?*
Please list any experience/qualifications/credentials you or your team has that supports your venture/idea.*
SEG & SNAP Support

This information will remain confidential.
SEG works with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to provide additional benefits to program participants who qualify for SNAP.

Please click here if you are interested in learning more about SNAP and if you could be eligible for this program.
Do you receive any of the following state benefits or think you might qualify? (optional)

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)I don't know but I'm interested in learning more.I am not interested or I do not wish to disclose.
Which program is right for you?

We ask the next few questions to help us determine the correct level of programming for your venture.
Have you explored different business models and/or pricing strategies?*

Yes, extensivelyYes, informallyNo
Do you have a business plan or business model canvas? (SEG considers a Business Model Canvas as a one-page business plan/strategy, while a business plan is a longer, more comprehensive document)*

I do notIn progressI have a business canvasI have a formalized business plan
Have you had any users, clients, or customers?*

YesNo
Have you registered/formalized your business?*

YesIn process/submittedNo
How long have you been in operation?*

N/A or 0 months1 - 3 months4 - 6 months7 - 12 months1 - 3 yearsMore than 3 years
What is the legal structure of your venture?*

NonprofitBenefit CorporationCo-opFor ProfitHybridL3CLLCS CorporationC CorporationSole ProprietorshipPartnershipNot yet incorporated
How many employees do you have (including yourself)?*

01-56-1011-1516+
Employees (estimated calculation based on above ranges)
What is your annual revenue?

$0Less than $5,000$5,000 - $9,999$10,000 - $19,999$20,000 - $39,999$40,000 - $59,999$60,000 - $79,999$80,000 - $100,000$100,000 +
What is your total revenue to date?
What is your revenue to date?
What are 3 goals you aim to accomplish through the program?*
What social media channels does your venture use?

So we can follow!
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn
Twitter / X
Other
Which social media channels do you use (that we can follow!)?
Click the "SUBMIT" button below and our team will be in touch with next steps shortly.
Which record type?
PROGRAM LEVEL:
PROGRAM LEVEL (#)
Calculation (Pre-Inc)
Calculation (Inc)
Calculation (Accel)
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SEG Program Application

About You

About the Team

Team Member #1

Team Member #2

About Your Venture

SEG & SNAP Support

Which program is right for you?

What social media channels does your venture use?