The Crucible Open For Business Program Interest Form
Open For Business is an innovative pilot program partnership. The program will help 10 BIPOC individuals to launch an artisanal manufacturing  business through 2 cohorts (Winter 2021 and Fall 2022).  

The Crucible will provide support in fabricating industrial arts products, and instruction and skill-building across a variety of disciplines, as well as access to tools, equipment, and studio space. SFMade will provide business planning and technical assistance including tailored advising, educational workshops and and education around access to capital. All Participants retain ownership of Intellectual Property, patents, and outcomes of creative and intellectual processes, such as artworks, designs and inventions.

You could be a good fit for the program if:
- You live in San Francisco, Oakland, or surrounding areas in Alameda County
- You identify as a ​​Black, LatinX, Indigenous, and/or BIPOC entrepreneur who has an interest in either launching a business selling physical artisanal products, or extending your brand offering.

Fall 2022 Cohort Dates: mid August 2022-December 2022
Spring Cohort Application Deadline: August 1, 2022

Please allow 30 minutes to complete the interest form.

Should you prefer to submit interest in person, please feel free to print and complete the interest form, and drop it off to The Crucible at 1260 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607. Please contact David Banks our OFB Program Manager with any questions at dbanks@thecrucible.org or call 510.444.0919 x111

Before you submit, please familiarize yourself with The Crucible COVID-19 Safety Policies, which will remain in place for the foreseeable future and throughout the program: https://www.thecrucible.org/classes/covid-health-safety-practices-policies/#covid
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Please tell us about yourself:
What is your first name? *
What is your last name? *
If you have a preferred name, please provide it here.
Which of the following methods do you prefer for being contacted? (please select all that apply. If selecting "Other" please provide details). *
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What is your phone number? *
What is your email address? *
Please let us know your age. *
What is your Race and Ethnicity? *
What is your gender? *
What is your highest level of educational attainment? If selecting "Other" please provide details on degrees or certifications. *
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What is your zip code? *
Needs & Accessibility:
Do you own or otherwise have unlimited access to a computer or laptop? *
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Do you have internet access in your home outside of your phone’s data plan? *
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Please describe your current employment situation. If selecting "Other" please provide details. *
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How many hours are you able to devote to your business over the next 3 months? *
What times and days are you best available to meet to work on your business? *
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Can you start in our fall cohort?
How many years of professional experience do you have where developing your business is concerned? *
Please tell us about your business:
What is the name of your business? *
Please describe your business as if we were investors (elevator pitch). *
Please describe your business as if we were potential customers of your products. *
Please briefly describe your main product/product line. *
What is your pricing for these products? *
Which of these social media channels are you using to promote your business? (please select all that apply, and provide details if selected "Other"). *
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Please provide the account names/handles for the social media channels associated with your business: *
Please tell us what stage is your business in? *
Do you have a current business license to operate your business? (Please note, a business license is not required for consideration) *
If not, would you like support in getting a business license? *
What are you looking for to help with your entrepreneurial journey? (please select all that apply, and provide details if selecting "Other") *
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What areas of skill building, manufacturing, and/or fabricating industrial arts products would you like to develop? (please select all that apply) *
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Have you participated in any other entrepreneurship, artisanal, or manufacturing training programs? Please describe your formal or informal educational experiences. *
If I am selected for this program, I understand that I will be spending 70-120 hours over 3 months working to develop the products and my business. I anticipate I can make this work. *
If you responded "No" to the previous question, please provide details.
What else should we know about you and your business?
How did you hear about Open for Business? (Please provide details is selecting "Other".) *
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By selecting "Yes", you are certifying that all the information entered into this form are true and correct. *
I understand that all information I entered in my submission will be kept strictly confidential, and will not be used for any purposes other than my consideration into the Open for Business program. *
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