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Apply to IGNITE! - Cohort 1

First name

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Last name

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Phone number (add country code)

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Email Address

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Company

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Date of Birth (for data purposes only)

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Gender

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Male

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Female

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Non Binary

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Prefer not to say

LinkedIn or personal profile link

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Which country are you a national or citizen of?

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How did you hear about Ignite!

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Social Media (X, Instagram, LinkedIn)

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University or Institution

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Catalyst Impact Lab Website

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Referral

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Mentor

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Online community/group

What is the primary sector of your business idea?

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If you selected other, explain.

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Our work prioritizes inclusive innovation that removes barriers for marginalized groups. Describe how your solution aligns with our thesis.

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What track are you applying for?

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What is the name of your venture or project?

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What stage are you currently in?

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Concept/idea stage (no product yet)

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B

Early Prototype/MVP Development (basic version being built)

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Problem/Solution Fit Exploration (talking to potential users or customers)

How many founders are on your team?

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How many founders are on your team?

1 - Just me

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3-5

How would you rate the clarity of the problem that you are trying to solve?

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How would you rate the clarity of the problem that you are trying to solve?

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5-8

8-10

Describe the problem you are trying to solve. Who is mostly impacted by this problem?

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Describe your solution, highlighting your value proposition.

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Have you spoken to any potential users or people affected by this problem?

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No — I have not spoken to users yet

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B

Informally — I have had 1–5 casual conversations

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Yes — I have conducted structured interviews or research

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Yes — I have significant user research (10+ conversations)

How many hours per week can you realistically dedicate to Ignite!?

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3–4 hours (minimum viable participation)

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5–8 hours (recommended)

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9–12 hours (high engagement)

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12+ hours (full commitment)

Have you participated in any other startup, incubation, or accelerator programmes?

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No — this is my first structured programme

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Yes — 1 previous programme

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Yes — 2 or more previous programmes

Why Ignite!, and why now? What draws you to this programme at this stage? (Be specific. What do you hope to have by the end of 9 weeks?)

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Is there anything else you would like the selection team to know about you or your application? (optional)

I confirm that the information I have provided in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

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