Home Run Submission Form

Home Run Submission Form

Complete this form to reach Home Plate at Startup Spring Training.
Welcome to the last step of Startup Spring Training! ⚾

This form will collect:
1. Business Model Canvas:
  - Outline your business model.
  - Need help? View the support guide.
2. 30-Second Elevator Pitch Recording:
  - Share a short video about your business.
  - View the support guide with a recommended pitch template.
3. Investment Intentions Statement (Optional)
  - Explain how you’d use a $500 microgrant to grow your business.
  - Click here for the support guide.
4. Microgrant Eligibility Verification (Optional)
  - Confirm your eligibility for the microgrant.
  - Review the eligibility requirements here.
  - Take an anonymous quiz to see if you're a good fit.
Helpful tips before you start:
- Want to plan ahead? You can download a printable preview of this form to prepare your responses before filling it out.
- Need more time? You can also save your progress at any time before submitting.
- Not sure if you’re eligible for the microgrant? Review the eligibility details before deciding whether to complete the Investment Intentions Statement and Verification.
No Matter What, You Win!

Even if you aren’t eligible for the $500 microgrant, reaching Home Base still comes with a huge benefit—you’ll officially become a SEED SPOT Alum with perks like lifetime access to ongoing mentorship and exclusive discounts for small businesses.

Now, let’s knock this out of the park! ⚾
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
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Business Name*
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Business Model Canvas
Problem: What is the problem or need you are seeking to solve for your customer?*

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Solution: What product or solution are you offering to solve your customer’s needs?*

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Customers: Who is the person, group, or organization that will buy and/or use your solution?*

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Marketing: How will your customers find out about you? What will be important for them to know?*

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Competitors: What other products or services are attempting to solve this need for your customers?*

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Unique Advantage: What makes your products or services different from competitors? (Your “secret sauce?”)*

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Costs: What expenses does your company incur to produce and provide its products and services?*

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Revenue: How will you make money? What will you charge and when/how often will customers pay?*

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30-Second Elevator Pitch Recording
How would you like to share your 30-second Elevator Pitch video recording?*

Upload a file: Record your pitch on your phone, then upload the file from your camera roll.Text us: Record your pitch on your phone, then text it with your full name to SEED SPOT at (602) 456-9944Paste a link: Upload your video to YouTube, Google Drive, or another platform and share the link here.Need help? Submit the form without your video and our team will reach out to help!
Share a link to your recorded Elevator Pitch. Check the sharing settings on your video to make sure it's viewable.*
Upload a video file of your recorded Elevator Pitch*

Compatible file types: MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, M4V, WebM, FLV, MPG, ZIP
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Text your pitch recording video from your phone's camera roll to SEED SPOT at (602) 456-9944. Include your full name in your message,*

Done! I have sent my video and my first and last name by text.
Who Can See Your Elevator Pitch?*

I give SEED SPOT permission to share my Elevator Pitch video to highlight participants and inspire others. My pitch may be featured.I prefer to keep my Elevator Pitch private between me and SEED SPOT.
Investment Intentions Statement
Eligible participants have the chance to score a $500 microgrant to invest in their business when they reach Home Base. Check out the eligibility details here. There are 100 grants available.

You can use this grant in the way that best supports your growth—whether for business expenses, skill development, testing a new strategy, or anything else that moves you forward. SEED SPOT trusts you to decide what’s best for your business!

Important Note: Submitting an Investment Intentions Statement does not guarantee that you will receive a microgrant. Funding depends on availability, program completion status, and eligibility.
Would you like to submit an Investment Intentions Statement and be considered for a microgrant?*

YesNo
Share a 3-5 sentence Investment Intentions Statement on how you plan to use the $500 microgrant. Your statement should answer these three questions: (1) What are your top business priorities right now? (2) What actions will you take to move your business forward? (3) How will the $500 help you achieve those actions?*
No pressure—your response isn’t a commitment to how you’ll spend the microgrant. We just want to hear your current ideas!
Microgrant Eligibility Verification
Do you currently reside in Arizona?*

YesNo
Do you identify as a part of an underrepresented entrepreneurial group?*

Yes, I identify as a woman+ (women, transgender, and non-binary genders).Yes, I identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC).Yes, I identify as a person with diverse abilities; a person from low- or moderate-income backgrounds; a military veteran or active-duty service member; a military spouse; a member of the LGBTQIA+ community; an immigrant or first-generation citizen; or an individual residing in a rural community.No, but I have faced significant barriers in accessing business resources.No, I do not identify as part of an underrepresented entrepreneurial group.I prefer not to say.
Have you experienced barriers in accessing business resources (such as funding, mentorship, or professional networks)?*

YesNoNot sure
Please briefly describe the barriers you have faced in accessing business resources.*

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Do you have access to a U.S. bank account that can receive funds on your behalf?*

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Are you able to submit a W-9 tax form upon completion using either a Social Security Number (SSN) or a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) for a business account?*

YesNoNot sure
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Home Run Submission Form

Business Model Canvas

30-Second Elevator Pitch Recording

Investment Intentions Statement

Microgrant Eligibility Verification