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Forge50 Founder Programme Sign-Up
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About you
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I confirm I am over 18 years of age
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This next set of question are optional please only answer if you’re comfortable sharing.
Gender
Female
Male
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Preferred pronouns
Ethnicity
Would you consider yourself from a low-income background?
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Consent & Declaration
I consent to Forge50 contacting me about my application and I consent to my data being collected and stored for the purpose of this application.
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I Agree
Which cohort are you applying for?
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Winter - 18 January 2027
Summer - 28 June 2027
Not fussed, whichever runs first
I commit to actively participating in the Forge50 programme if accepted.
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I Agree
Parent/guardian name
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First Name
Last Name
Parent/guardian email
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Your Idea & Motivation
Do you already have a business idea, or are you exploring options?
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Have a specific idea
Exploring a few ideas
Not sure yet
In a couple of sentences, what’s the idea or problem you want to solve with your business? How would you like to reply?
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In a couple of sentences, write what’s the idea or problem you want to solve with your business?
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In a couple of sentences, record what’s the idea or problem you want to solve with your business?
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Tell us why you want to build a business, rather than get a job? How would you like to reply?
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In your own words let us know why you want to build a business, rather than get a job?
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If you prefer you can leave a voice note on next page
In your own words let us know why you want to build a business, rather than get a job?
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Rate your confidence (not skill) in each - 1–5 scale, "Not Confident" to "Very Confident"
Public Speaking
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Problem-Solving
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Using Digital Tools
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Leading a Group
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Decision Making
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Education & Current Status
This tells us a lot about your mindset.
Your current situation
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In school
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Employed
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Forge50 is intensive - 2 full days of learning a week plus self-directed work across 8 weeks. Can you commit that time?
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Yes, fully
Mostly, with some flexibility needed
Not sure yet
Forge50 is free to attend, but mentors typically ask for a 5–15% equity stake in your business in return for two years of backing. Are you comfortable with that?
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I’d like to understand more before deciding
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For this next question please share only what you’re comfortable sharing. This is an open, non-clinical question to help us support you well.
Is there anything about how you learn best, or support you might need, that would help us support you well? How would you like to reply?
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Please share with us if anything about how you learn best, or support you might need, that would help us support you well?
Please share in a voice note with us if anything about how you learn best, or support you might need, that would help us support you well?
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How You Heard About Us
How did you hear about Forge50?
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School/College / Uni
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Emergency Contact
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Emergency contact phone number
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If your application is unsuccessful, would you like to be considered for future cohorts or opportunities?
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