Driven Entrepreneurs Program Application

Driven Entrepreneurs Program Application

A one-year incubator for driven university students in Puerto Rico. Bring an idea worth building. Leave with a startup and its first real users. The application takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes to complete and must be completed in English.

About you

Tell us who you are and your role in the venture.
Full name

First NameLast Name
Gender
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Hometown
Select the municipality in Puerto Rico where you are originally from, regardless of where you currently reside.
Which university do you attend?
Year of study
Field of study (major)
Expected graduation date
Your position in the venture
(for example, co-founder, CEO, CTO, COO)
LinkedIn

Your team

You can apply alone or as a team. If you have teammates, tell us who they are and what each person brings.
Team Member #1 - Full Name

First NameLast Name
Team Member #1 - Email
example@example.com
Team Member #1 - University
Team Member #1 - Year of study
Team Member #1 - Field of study (major)
Team Member #1 - Position
(for example, co-founder, CEO, CTO, COO)
Team Member #2 - Full Name

First NameLast Name
Team Member #2 - Email
example@example.com
Team Member #2 - University
Team Member #2 - Year of study
Team Member #2 - Field of study (major)
Team Member #2 - Position
(for example, co-founder, CEO, CTO, COO)
Why is this the right team for this idea?
Mention the skills, experience or connection to the problem each person brings.

Your idea

Describe the problem you want to solve and your idea for solving it. An early idea is welcome; we care most about the problem and your thinking.
Name of your venture or idea (working name is fine!)
What problem are you solving?
Describe the problem in 100 words or fewer.
Who has this problem?
Describe the people or organizations who experience it. Be as specific as you can.
What is your solution?
Explain your idea in plain words, as you would to a friend. 150 words or fewer.
How far along is your idea?
What have you done so far to move this idea forward?
Conversations, tests, research, prototypes, competitions or anything else.
Why does this idea matter for Puerto Rico?
Supporting materials

Share anything that helps us understand your idea: a pitch deck, one-pager, prototype images, research or other documents. This is optional. Applications without materials are reviewed the same way. Materials you share are reviewed only by the UEL selection team and are not shared outside the Bravo Family Foundation.
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Link
Website, demo video, social media page, Google Drive folder or any other link you want us to see.

Your commitment

DEP is a one-year incubator. Help us understand your availability for the full program, January to December 2027.
Can you commit to the full program, January to December 2027?
Can you meet every week with your venture’s advisor for 30 minutes?
Lessons meet every other Wednesday, in a 3-hour session. Which time do you prefer?
Before acceptance, we hold a 30-minute interview to get to know you and your venture. Are you available for an interview?
DEP Interview
What other commitments will you have in 2027?
Classes, work, internships, study abroad or other programs. This helps us plan, not screen you out.

Your motivation

Share why you want to join DEP and what drives you to build. There are no right or wrong answers.
Why do you want to join the Driven Entrepreneurs Program?
What do you want to have achieved by Demo Day in December 2027?
Tell us about a time you started something and saw it through.
It can be a project, club, business, job or anything else.
How did you hear about DEP?

Other

Confirmation and consent

Review and confirm each statement before you sign and submit your application.
Please confirm each statement:
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About you