RADIUS Ventures Slingshot Application
The RADIUS Ventures Slingshot Program is designed to help your social-purpose venture become investor ready and market ready.  RADIUS Ventures is distinct from other accelerators in our hands-on approach to entrepreneur and venture development. Our goal is to ensure that every venture that works with us has a clear change in trajectory between their pre- and post-RADIUS periods. Let’s build something fantastic together.

We are currently recruiting up to eight ventures.
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Application
We know you’re busy – we’ve designed our application so that it shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes. Our team will review and respond to qualified candidates within one week, and advise on next steps.  
The Basics:
What's your venture's name? *
Your name: *
Please feel welcome to include multiple team members.
Your email: *
Your phone number: *
When (month, year) was your venture founded? *
Do you have a website and social media presence? If so, please include URL(s) and profile information here. *
Please include the number of likes/followers at time of submission.
What were your revenues for the last 12 months? *
What are your revenue targets for the next 12 months? *
In what city and country is your venture registered? *
Where are your venture’s main operations (Country, Region, City)? *
Is your venture a: *
Do you have external investors already? *
If so, how much of your company is held outside the founding team?
Now, About Your Venture:
Please describe your venture in 140 characters or less: *
Please describe your product or service, and how it works: *
(250 words or less)
Why is the world better with your venture and its products/services in it? What’s the problem you address, and why is this a better solution? *
(250 words or less)
Please describe who your customers are (including existing and prospective customers), and how you know that they want your product: *
You may provide a <3 minute video which best describes your startup and team. If you’d like, please Include a link below:
Who are your main (direct or indirect) competitors? *
Please list at least three; 250 words or less.
What is your unique advantage is solving this problem relative to your competitors (ie. intellectual property, key relationships, etc.)? *
(250 words or less)
Are there any regulatory constraints that may be of concern to your business model? If so, please describe. *
What are your goals and milestones over the next six months?  Next 18?   *
Why your team? Please describe how your team is well equipped to take this venture to the next level. *
Include any details of other entrepreneurial initiatives you and/or your co-founders have undertaken in the past; 250 words or less.
Tell Us A Little More About Your Interest in RADIUS Ventures
Please rate the following Slingshot services and the degree to which they influenced your decision to apply. *
1 (least important)
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5 (most important)
Weekly curriculum sessions (transformative and informational development)
Opportunity to participate in peer learning with other social entrepreneurs
Bi-weekly one-on-one with an experienced Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Access to RADIUS’ mentor pool
Access to office space for six months
Access to funders and investors
Access to legal, design, and marketing/communications services
Access to tools and techniques to drive your venture forward
If you are accepted, do you plan to move into the RADIUS office space? *
We are located at The AMP, in Gastown/Chinatown. Find out more about the space and amenities: http://www.radiussfu.com/radius-desks-available-for-rent/
If yes, how many desks will you require?
We can guarantee 1-2 per venture; additional desks may be available depending upon demand.
How did you hear about RADIUS Ventures and the Slingshot Program? *
Please check all that apply.
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We’re looking forward to reviewing your application.
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