ygap South Africa Accelerator Application Form

Application Form
Program Information

ygap exists to support and grow early-stage social impact ventures to help them refine their business and impact models.

The program will consist of a five-day live-in accelerator followed by three to six months of tailored support.

The application process is highly competitive, and only the best applicants will proceed to the interview stage.

Who we are looking for:

Ventures who have been operating for less than 3 years, have made some revenue, and are creating social change.

Applications are closing at the end of February 2020.
I have read the above information. *

Yes
To participate in the program, you must be available for the entire duration of the 5 day live-in accelerator. Are you available 24th - 29th of May, 2020 in Johannesburg? *

Yes No
We require that you are available for the duration of the live-in accelerator, and won't be considering your application if you are not available.

Thank you for your interest in our program, and be sure to apply again if you're still eligible next year (we usually have one program a year).
How did you hear about the ygap program? *

Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Word of Mouth ygap website Google
Contact Details
Full Name *

First Name Last Name
E-mail *
example@example.com
What is your date of birth? *

Month Day Year
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Gender *

Female Male
Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Business overview

This section is a snapshot of your business.
Business Name: *
What is your time commitment to your business? *

Full-Time Part-Time This is a side project. I have other full-time employment or full-time study.
Please note we only accept ventures with a full-time team or with founders who are looking to transition to full time. Thank you for you interest in our program, and do consider applying next year if you are eligible.
Year your business was founded: *
Please note we only accept ventures that have been operating for less than three years. Thank you in your interest and please get in touch if you have any questions.
Have you formally registered your business? *

Yes No I am currently in the process of registering
Please note we only accept businesses that have been formally/legally registered. If you are not registered but are still interested in our program, consider starting the registration process or apply next year.
In what country and city/region does your business operate in? *

Country City/Region
In one sentence, describe your business and the problem it addresses (ex. we run a construction company that employs former refugees who otherwise wouldn't have a job). *

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Please provide a link to your business' website.
Please provide a link to your business' Facebook page.
Financials

Here we want more details on your revenue models and how you make money
How do you make money? (ex. we sell jars of pickled beetroot for $5/jar to consumers at markets. We also sell cases of beetroot to supermarkets for around $4/jar in bulk) *

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How much money have you made from sales in the past 12 months? (someone purchasing the good or service you provide) *
Please note we only accept ventures that are post-revenue, meaning you have started earning revenue and are not relying on grants or donations. Thank you in your interest and please get in touch if you have any questions.
How much money have you made from grants and donation in the past 12 months? *
Have you raised money from investors? *

Yes No
If yes how much?
What currency are you using? *
Customers

Tell us here about who is paying for your product or service (this may not be the same as who benefits from your product or service)
Who pays for the product/service? Mention all different types (I sell my jars of beetroot directly to consumers at markets, and also sell to supermarkets) *
How is your business different from others who might be doing something similar? (Ex. I source directly from local farmers who don't use chemical pesticides) *

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Social Impact

Here we want to know more about the change your business is creating in the communities you work in.
Who benefits from your product or service? (ex. small-scale farmers I buy beetroot from) *

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How are they benefiting? (ex. their incomes are improved because they have a reliable customer and have received training to increase their yields and profits) *

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Are your beneficiaries primarily in a rural or urban area? *

Rural Urban
How many people have benefited from your venture so far (how many people have you helped)? *
Team

These questions are meant to give us more on why you and your team are a good fit for the program.
Why do you care about the problem you are solving? *

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Do you have a team or other people who work on your venture with you? *

No, I am the only one running the venture Yes, I have other people on my team
Please note we are looking for ventures which are run by more than one person (ventures with a team). Thank you for you interest in our program, and do consider applying next year if you are eligible.
Do you have any cofounders? *

No, I am the sole founder Yes, I have cofounders
Why is your team best placed solve this problem? (ex. lived experience, relevant expertise, specific education/knowledge) *

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Final notes
Have you participated in any other accelerators or incubators? *

Yes No
If yes, can you tell us which programs you attended and when you participated in them.

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What do you most want to gain from the ygap program? (PLEASE PICK 3 ONLY) *

Network development (e.g., with potential partners and customers) Business skills development (e.g., finance and marketing skills) Mentorship opportunities Access to funding Awareness and credibility (e.g., association with a recognized program, press/media exposure) Access to a community of entrepreneurs Connections to investors/funders Pitching or similar showcase events Strategic insights Peer to peer learning
Are there any other businesses you would like to recommend for this accelerator?

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Thank you for applying to the ygap Program!

When you submit your application you will receive a confirmation email.

Applications that have not been completed in full will not be considered. Please ensure you have completed all required sections.

You will be notified of the status of your application in March.

Good luck!
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Contact Details

Business overview

Financials

Customers

Social Impact

Team

Final notes