Dorfman Incubator Grant Application 2026

Dorfman Incubator Grant Application
Please answer required questions as completely and fully as possible. Completing the optional questions is encouraged. Prior to completing the application, please review the Eligibility Criteria, the Grant Guidelines, and the Pitch Deck Guidelines.

You can find all information about the Dorfman Incubator Grants here.

Primary Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Primary Contact E-mail*
example@example.com
Primary Contact Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Startup Name*
Startup Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
C CorporationLimited Liability CorporationSubchapter S CorporationB CorporationNot Yet IncorporatedOther
If your startup is incorporated, in what state?
Is your startup For Profit or Non-Profit?*

Your Startup Online

Rows	URL
Website
LinkedIn
Facebook
Crunchbase
AngelList
Other
Other

Tell us about key members your team (including primary contact)

Rows	Name	Title	LinkedIn Profile URL	CLU Connection
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2
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5

Describe your idea or startup (150 words or less).*

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What's special about your startup? (optional)
How does your idea or startup spark joy and happiness or make the world a better place? (optional)
How does your startup embrace diversity, equity and inclusion? (optional)

What is the size of the grant you are requesting?*
You may request a grant amount between $5,000 and $50,000
Upload a pitch deck describing how you will use the grant. You can read more about the pitch deck guidelines here.
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Share a link to a pitch or explainer video for your product or service. (optional)

How will you create meaningful educational experiences for Cal Lutheran students and recent alumni with the grant? What are the educational goals and expected outcomes?*
How will the grant add to the body of knowledge about startups, entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship?*
How do you propose that you share your experience using the grant with Cal Lutheran and the community?*

Provide the names of each proposed Cal Lutheran participant and explain how they were selected. If you do not have a Cal Lutheran student on the team, describe the types of skills needed.*
Describe any other training and mentorship which will be provided to Cal Lutheran student participants. (optional)

Please share anything else you think would be helpful in our evaluation. (optional)

Please review the Grant Guidelines defined in this document.
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