Application Hub and Criteria
Who can apply and how we choose.
Who can apply
The incubator is built for ventures led by graduates. If you have a business idea or an early-stage business and you are a graduate, you are very likely to be eligible. Read the requirements below, then submit your venture through the online application portal.
Eligibility
A graduate or alumnus on the team
At least one member of the founding team has graduated from a university or other higher-education institution.
An idea or a business
You can apply at any stage, from an early idea or prototype to a business that is already selling and ready to grow.
Commitment
The founders are ready to give real time to the venture and to take part in training, mentoring and reviews.
How we select ventures
Every application is read by our team and scored against the same criteria, so that decisions are fair and consistent.
The problem and the customer
A clear problem, a clear customer and evidence that people want the solution.
The team
Founders with the drive, skills and ability to learn that the venture needs.
The business model
A believable way to earn revenue and become sustainable.
Impact
The potential to create jobs, serve the community and strengthen the local economy.
Readiness for support
Whether our training, coaching, workspace and network are what the venture needs right now.
Growth potential
The prospect of a business that can grow and last.
What to prepare
- A short description of your business and the problem it solves
- Your business plan or a simple outline of it
- A pitch deck, if you have one
- Basic details about your business, such as how long it has operated, your team size, customers and revenue so far (if any)
Application windows and cohort start dates are announced in the banner at the top of every page. If you are unsure whether you qualify, ask us before you apply.