2025_NWSV Individual Application

NEW WALL STREET VENTURES ACCELERATOR

Individual Application - Open February 7, 2025
We are committed to nurturing aspiring entrepreneurs and supporting them in their journey to transform their business ideas into successful enterprises. Our application process is designed to select individuals who are passionate about their business concepts and committed to realizing their dreams.

Please watch the application video prior to completing the information below.
Personal Information
First Name*
Last Name*
What is your preferred name? In other words, what would you like for us to call you?*
Cell Phone Number*
Preferred Email Address*
Mailing Address*
Preferred Pronouns (For example; she/he/they)*
Date of Birth*
What is your current citizenship status?*

U.S. CitizenLawful Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)Non-Immigrant Visa HolderRefugeeAsyleeConditional Permanent ResidentOther
What is your race or ethnic identity?*

American Indian or Alaska NativeAsianBlack/African AmericanHispanic or LatinoNative Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderWhiteMulti-EthnicOther
Business Information
If you don't have an established business yet, click the box below and then complete the rest of the application based on your idea.

I have an idea for a business.
What is the name of your business, or your business idea?*
If you don't have a name yet, type "N/A."
What is your business address?*
If you don't yet have an address, type "N/A" below.
What type of business do you have, or are planning? (i.e., for-profit, non-profit, social enterprise)*
If you don't know yet, type "N/A" below.
Is your business, or business idea, online?*

YesNo
Is there a physical location for your business? If you are in the idea phase, are you planning to have a physical location?*

YesNo
Write a brief description of your business or business idea.*
What problem(s) does your business, or business idea, solve?*
Describe the ideal customer for your business, or business idea. (For example, what is the age range of your ideal customer, or what is the gender of your ideal customer?)*
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In what year was your business established?*
If you have a business IDEA, write "N/A" and move to the next question.
Do you have a website for your business or business idea?*

YesNo
What is the web address for your site?*
Write "N/A" if you don't have a site yet.
At what stage is your business?*

Idea StageStart Up - Less than 1 year in businessNovice - 1 to 2 years in businessIntermediate - 3 - 4 years in businessAdvanced - 5 - 10 years in businessVeteran - 11 years or more in business
Do you plan to have any partners in your business?*

YesNoDon't know
Think of the process of starting your business & then list 3 factors that you need help with and 3 factors that you are doing (or have done) well so far.*
Describe any business collaborations or partnerships that you have had in the last year. If you are in the ideation stage. list any collaborations that you are considering pursuing.*
Identify & describe a setback that you have encountered in the planning or building of your business in the last year. How did you deal with it?*
Work Experience
Tell us about the last 3 jobs that you have had. (Give us the title, responsibilities and length of time that you worked or volunteered at each.)*
What other work experiences have you had that you think would help you to run your business?*
What other personal experiences have you had that you think would help you to run your business?*
Personal Essay

In this next section, we are asking you to write an essay. We understand that everyone does not write like Maya Angelou & that is not what we are looking for here. Do not let this section keep you from completing this application! We care about the information that you provide to us, not how well you write it. Provide us with some narrative about your business or business idea, because writing it out will be the best way for you to tell us about it. We won't be judging this essay based on HOW it is written. We are most interested in WHAT you have written. The essay must be a minimum of 300 words in length and no longer than 600 words in length.
Write your essay below. In your essay make sure to answer the following 3 questions. 1. Why do you want to participate in the 2025 New Wall Street Ventures Cohort? 2. Tell us a little about why you chose this particular type of business. 3. In what ways does/will your business serve the community?*

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Please tell us how you heard about New Wall Street Ventures.*
If you already have a business plan, please upload it here.

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Please read the last few items and click the boxes to continue and submit your application.
Click the box below to indicate that you have downloaded and read the 2025 New Wall Street Ventures Cohort Information Sheet. It can be found by clicking this link.*

I have downloaded and read the 2025 New Wall Street Venture Cohort Information Sheet
Regular sessions will begin in March 2025 and will run through December 2025. They will consist of two (2) sessions per month, one will occur on a Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 pm and one will occur on a Saturday from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Sessions will be held in the Community Room of the Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT), located at 650 East Avenue, Erie, PA 16504.*

I am able, and willing, to make the commitment to attend all, or most of the sessions of the cohort.
Click the box to indicate that you are at least 18 years of age, or older, and can freely, & without the consent of another, participate in the 2025 Cohort of Erie's Black Wall Street's New Wall Street Ventures. Please note that only people of consenting age and status are eligible to apply.*

I am of consenting age
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I, hereby, declare that all of the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
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