Ascender Incubator 2021-2022

Where Pittsburgh entrepreneurs come to learn, innovate, grow, and connect.

Connect by Mar 8 '21

May 17 '21-Apr 30 '22 (11 months)

Pittsburgh, US

Ascender’s Incubator is a year-long program that equips entrepreneurs with the necessary tools to launch and build a sustainable business. It is important that you visit our website to get the full description of our program, timeline, and eligibility before completing this application. Link to website here: ascenderpgh.com/incubation/

The application deadline is March 8, 2021, at 11:59 PM EST.

Refer to our application glossary to assist you in the completion of this application. Follow the link to access it: docs.google.com/document/d/10bF5M4qYcqRklSz4aQX0mH_b8kOpmhrHwyV75Gz1zMY/edit more

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Application Terms Glossary

Refer to our application glossary to assist you in the completion of this application. Follow the link to access it: docs.google.com/document/d/10bF5M4qYcqRklSz4aQX0mH_b8kOpmhrHwyV75Gz1zMY/edit

Contact(s) Information

Primary contact:
Primary contact’s title:
Primary contact’s email address:
Primary contact’s phone number:
Company/Organization name:
Product/Service name: (If different from Company or Organization name)
Business legal entity:
Year founded:
Year operations began: If different from the year founded.
Business address (Address Line 1, City, State, Zip Code):
URL to your business’ website:
Primary social media URL:
Business stage:
Please explain.

Pre-Incubation Bootcamp

To get the most out of the Pre-Incubation Bootcamp, we recommend that only up to two founders per business participate. Who from your team will that be and what is his/her/their role?
Is this person(s) able to participate in all the Pre-Incubation Bootcamp dates? Refer to the timeline before confirming. (We recommend that you save important dates now, head over to our website for dates: ascenderpgh.com/incubation/)
Please explain.

Product/Service Information

What problem(s) are you trying to solve? (If possible, provide data to support your statement)
What is your solution to the problem described above?
Who is your target market? Where is your target market located?
What makes your idea unique? Also, list the websites of 3 competitors and briefly explain how you are different.
Product demo link: If you have a video/pictures to get a better idea of your product or service, please share it here.

Funding & Revenue

How does your business make money? If pre-revenue, this is how you intend to make money with your business once your product/service is ready.
How have you been funded? (Select all that apply)

Please explain
How much have you raised in funding?

Current Business Traction

Revenue to date:
Number of paying customers/users
Number of active users
Number of customer interviews
Additional comments

Social Impact

Does your product or service have a positive environmental or social impact?
Does your business, products, or services promote social justice and inclusion?

Entrepreneur Program Experience

List any incubators, accelerators, business immersive experience programs, or competitions you’ve participated in. (Feel free to share the three most recent/relevant ones and include the year)
What current challenge(s) are you facing in order to achieve your next milestone?

Team

It's okay if you are a team of one!

Name (Team member 1):
Role (Team member 1):
Background (Team member 1):
Full-time (Team member 1):
Name (Team member 2):
Role (Team member 2):
Background (Team member 2):
Full-time (Team member 2):
Name (Team member 3):
Role (Team member 3):
Background (Team member 3):
Full-time (Team member 3):
Any additional team members to mention?

Board/Advisors, if any.

Name (Board/Advisor 1):
Company (Board/Advisor 1):
Background (Board/Advisor 1):
Name (Board/Advisor 2):
Company (Board/Advisor 2):
Background (Board/Advisor 2):
Any additional board members or advisors to mention?

Culture

Incubator companies join the vibrant Ascender community. We want to get to know you as a potential participant and contributor to it. Ascender's culture is one that is supportive, authentic, and collaborative. We believe in "giving before you get," meaning helping others without an expectation of what you're going to get back. (feld.com/archives/2013/01/give-before-you-get.html)

How might Ascender be a good fit for you and for your business?

Other

Entrepreneurship comes in many forms and so does its people. At Ascender, we aim to foster a welcoming and collaborative environment for entrepreneurs of all backgrounds. Ascender does not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, race, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, marital status, military status, national origin. The following two questions help us track, measure, and report on our inclusion efforts.

Gender Identity:
Write-in
Race & Ethnicity: Check all that apply
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