Phase One Business Incubator Programme: Application Form

Phase One of your business venture starts here...

Phase One is an entrepreneurial start up programme supporting students, spinouts and digital, creative, tech and science innovators to turn their ideas into sustainable businesses. Developed in collaboration with partners from across the region, members benefit from a practical support programme of advice, workshops and one to one mentoring.

Based at The Catalyst, at the heart of the University of York’s Campus East: Phase One members get personal and direct access to a range of specially selected partner organisations who will share their expertise, knowledge and skills to accelerate your growth potential.

The Phase One Programme is for: pre-start businesses and existing businesses less than 12 months old with less than 3 employees; working within the digital, creative, technology and science sectors; and a willingness to collaborate and develop your business idea.

Before applying to Phase One, please take a look at the rules and guidelines.

This is an opportunity not be missed, so please provide as much detail as possible to sell your business to our panel. To apply for a place on the programme, please complete and return this form. 

We look forward to reading your application. 

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Email *
Contact Information
Name of applicant(s) *
Contact Email address *
Contact number(s) *
Correspondence address *
Linkedin Page
How did you hear about Phase One? *
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About your business
This section is in relation to your business including a brief description of the nature, history and current status of your company
Company name *
Business type *
If the company is already trading, please provide the date of inception
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Company website (if applicable)
Please provide a brief description of the nature, history and current status of the company *
What is the revenue model for your business and how do you intend to cover your living costs over the 12 month programme? *
Why you?
Now it's time to sell yourself and your business! Please provide as much detail as possible. Remember - the Phase One Incubator Programme is a support and guidance network, we want to hear about how our programme will benefit you best and what you can bring to our community.
Why should you be shortlisted for The Phase One Incubator Programme? *
Are you aware of any Intellectual Property associated with the company? *
If yes, please provide details of any action already taken to protect the IP.
How do you envisage the development of your company over the next 12 months? *
Do you have any skills gaps within the business?   *
If yes, how do you intend to address these?
Please detail involvement of any other parties, e.g. financial backing, co-directors, etc. *
Do you have any links with the University or York? *
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If yes, please give details
Confirmation
By signing below you confirm that all the information given is, to the best of your knowledge, true and correct:
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Please ensure you read the Rules and Guidelines before applying for Phase One. *
Date *
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