2026 Application Form
Thank you for your interest in the Project Zero Incubator! For more information, visit project-zero.ca/incubator or email us at projectzero@synergyfoundation.ca.
About the Application Process
Applications must be received by June 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Please be prepared to submit team member resumes (required) and additional supporting documents (optional). Applicants may be invited for a virtual interview to discuss their venture after review of application materials.
About the Project Zero Incubator
The Project Zero Incubator will run from mid-July to December 2026. Sessions will take place bi-weekly on Thursday afternoons/evenings. Accepted participants will receive: bi-weekly group sessions with guest experts and fellow cohort members, one-on-one coaching with a dedicated business coach, networking opportunities with circular economy entrepreneurs, readings and business development work between sessions.
Venture Name
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Location of Business Operations
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Contact Information
If your venture has multiple founders, please choose one person as the main point of contact.
Contact Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Mailing Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
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Venture Information
Links to Digital Platforms (if applicable)
Years in Operation
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Annual Revenue (2025)
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Annual Revenue (2026 Projected)
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Current or Intended Business Model
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Sole Proprietorship or Partnership
Corporation
Non-Profit or Charity
Not Yet Determined
Stage (select all that apply)
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Concept development (narrowing down ideas into a refined product/service)
Business planning (planning out business model for product/service)
Sourcing funding (seeking capital to launch venture)
Launch (bringing product/service to market)
Growth & expansion (growing existing sales and operations)
Select the core areas of the incubator program that you hope to focus on.
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Develop a business plan
Develop a business pitch
Learn more about business operation fundamentals and entrepreneurial skills
Connect with a business coach
Build your network
On a scale from 1-10, how committed are you to your venture?
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I'm considering several venture ideas
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
I am fully committed to launching this specific venture
10
1 is I'm considering several venture ideas, 10 is I am fully committed to launching this specific venture
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Written Responses
Summarize your venture in one sentence. What do you do, how do you do it, and for what target market?
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Provide additional context about your venture. This could include: the problem your venture addresses and how, industry and market environment, status of venture, barriers faced, business relationships built, 12-month goals with venture, etc.
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0/300
Where do you see your venture in five years? What goals do you hope to achieve by then?
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0/300
Describe how your venture will contribute to your region's circular economy.
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0/300
What support are you looking for from the Project Zero Incubator, and what brought you to the program?
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0/300
If selected to participate in the program, you'll be paired with a business coach. What qualities or expertise do you value most in a coach? Ex. startup experience, expertise with a specific stage of start-ups, knowledge of a specific industry, knowledge in a specific area of operations, etc.
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0/300
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Founder or Co-Founder 1
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Diversity Information
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Woman
Youth (≤34)
Indigenous
Non-Indig. Racialized Group
LGBTQIA+
Newcomer to Canada
Person with Disabilities
Not Applicable
Choose Not to Disclose
Other
Briefly describe your academic history, past work experience, achievements, and other relevant information.
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0/150
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Co-Founder 2
Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
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Format: (000) 000-0000.
Diversity Information
Woman
Youth (≤34)
Indigenous
Non-Indig. Racialized Group
LGBTQIA+
Newcomer to Canada
Person with Disabilities
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Co-Founder 3
Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
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Phone Number
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Diversity Information
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Youth (≤34)
Indigenous
Non-Indig. Racialized Group
LGBTQIA+
Newcomer to Canada
Person with Disabilities
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Co-Founder 4
Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Diversity Information
Woman
Youth (≤34)
Indigenous
Non-Indig. Racialized Group
LGBTQIA+
Newcomer to Canada
Person with Disabilities
Not Applicable
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Other
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If selected to participate in the program, are you willing and able to commit at approx. 10 hours per month to Incubator-related work? You will need to accommodate bi-weekly 2-hour virtual sessions on Thursday afternoons/evenings, 30-minute monthly coaching calls, and 4-6 hours per month for assignments, readings, and miscellaneous communications.
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Yes
No
If selected to participate in the program, are we able to share and promote you and your participation in the Project Zero Incubator?
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Yes
No
Have you previously, or are you currently, participating in any incubator or accelerator programs for this venture? If yes, please note the program(s) here.
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Does your venture require regional or provincial government policy changes or approvals to succeed? Ex. licensing approval from your local regional district. If yes, note here.
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How did you hear about the Project Zero Incubator?
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