EDGE Program Application

Venture Idea and Information

Tell us about your venture idea. Describe your service, product or platform, the problem it aims to solve, and who is it for.*

Do you consider yourself a social enterprise?*

Yes

Not sure

A social enterprise may be a non-profit or for-profit venture that uses entrepreneurial tools and market-based strategies to achieve social or environmental impact goals.

How is your venture idea unique? How is it different than the competition? Can you name 1-2 current competitors?*

What type of social or environmental impact do you aim to make through your venture – as an organization and/or with your product/service?*

Do you have team members*

Yes

Team Members*

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Role

What skills, strengths and experiences do you (and your team) bring to the venture?*

How can the knowledge gained from your program of study be connected to the venture idea you intend to work on?*

At what stage is your idea/venture?*

Idea: Entrepreneur with idea; a solution in search of a problem; identified a community need and desire to do something about it

Discovery: Clearly articulated and plausible problem/solution statement; ready to engage stakeholders to refine the idea

Validation: A minimum viable product or service and evidence it solves a real problem for an identified market; started a project

Efficiency: Evidence the venture has a solid foundation – the market exists, and impact is addressing the community need.

What are you hoping to gain from participating in this program at EDGE?*

How do you intend to spend the $2000 honorarium if you're accepted into the program?*

Freelancing Service Information

Describe the type of freelance service you would like to provide to startups?*

Describe who your target client is and why they would be interested in your expertise*

Tell us a little bit about yourself. What skills or experience do you bring as a freelancer? How do they differ from other freelancers?*

What do you envision yourself doing as a career and how would your program of study support you in reaching it?*

Have you freelanced before? Tell us about that experience*

What are the top three areas you need support in right now?*

What are you hoping to gain from participating in this program at EDGE?*

Additional Venture Information

Please indicate "N/A" or not applicable if you aren't able to answer any of the following questions.

Venture Name*

Venture Address*

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

What is your annual revenue (if applicable)?

Venture website*

Social Media Handles*

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

Legal structure

Date of registration*

What is your business number?*

What is your venture's main industry?

Search industries by typing. If you cannot find your industry, search "Other".

Please list:

Pitch your idea! Please choose one of the options to complete your application.

Here is your chance to tell us more about your idea and vision. WHY does this matter to you WHAT is your venture’s focus, WHO is it for and HOW is it different than the competition? Tell us about your commitment to the idea.

Option 1: Pitch presentation (Up to 10 slides )

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 8 MB.

Option 2: Paste your youtube link here:

Pitch video (1 -3 mins maximum) Please upload the video to YouTube and provide that link to avoid technical issues. You can choose to keep the video “unlisted” so it’s not accessible to the public.

Option 3: Upload your current resume or summary of experience/interests

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 8 MB.

Marketing Information and Opt-in

How did you hear about EDGE? Check all that apply

Can we send you occasional emails to keep you up to date on our events and services? You can unsubscribe at any time. (Please note this is the best way to stay informed on what is available, so we recommend saying yes!)**

Yes