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Launch @SalfordUni - February 2021
This form is to be completed by anyone who wishes to formally apply for a place at Launch@SalforUni. The information given in this form will be used as part of the selection process in recruiting the businesses accepted into Launch@SalfordUni. Please be aware that if you write a successful application you will be asked to interview.
Launch@SalfordUni - February 2021
Name
First Name
Last Name
Contact Details
Email
Phone
Mobile
Student Number
What is/was your course of study?
What Year of Study are you in?
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Graduate
Other
If you are a graduate, please tell us the year you graduated.
Do you have the right to start a new business in the UK?
Are you a UK, EU Student or hold a Start Up Visa? If you are an UK/EU citizen, then the answer is normally yes. If you are from outside the EU, you will normally need permission to start a new business in the UK.
Yes - I am a UK/EU citizen
Yes - I am an international citizen but have relevant permissions
No - I am in the process of getting it
No - if no please provide further details in the last question box.
What engagment have you had with the Enterprise Team at Salford
Enterprise Appointment
Enterprise Masterclass
Start Up School
Start-up Visa
Santander Award Winner
Enterprise Session as part of your course
None
Other
Is your business...
Tick all that apply.
Just about to start
Already trading
Registered with HMRC
Turning a profit
Your main source of income
Employing others
Registered with Companies House
What is the name of your business?
If you have one.
Do you have a registered business address? If so please provide full details below.
If you don't have a registered business address yet, please tell us where your business will be based/registered.
If you have registered your business, please tell us your company number.
Please give an outline of your business.
(min 100 words)
What market research have you done?
Does your business identify a real and pressing problem and propose a viable solution? (min 100 words)
What is the unique selling point of the business?
How is your solution to a problem different from current solutions? What sets you apart? (min 100 words)
Tell us how you intend to generate a profit or make the business sustainable.
What sector is your business in?
e.g. Retail, Manufacturing, Live Entertainment, Publishing.....
Tell us what your next steps are in moving your business forward?
What support are you looking for?
Finacial
Business Planning
Marketing
Mentoring
Sales
Use of space
Other
Are you able to dedicate a minimum of 18 hours per week to working on your business?
Yes
No
Other
As the Launch support programme is crucial to your experience, you will be expected to attend regular sessions throughout the semester. Please see a list of preliminary dates and check you are available for all the sessions.
Launch Induction - Week Commencing 22.02
Exploring your business idea (Part 1) - Tuesday 2nd March 10-1pm
Exploring your business idea (Part 2) - Wednesday 3rd March 10-1pm
Business Development - Tuesday 16th March 10-1pm
Online Presence - Wednesday 17th March 10-1pm
Sales/Securing your first 10 Clients - Tuesday 13th April 9:30-1:30pm
Pitching Part 1 - Tuesday 20th April 10-1pm
Pitching Part 2 - Tuesday 27th April 10-1pm
Action Learning - Tuesday 11th May 10-1pm
Action Learning - Tuesday 18th May 10-1pm
Please tell us how you heard about the Incubator space: Launch @SalfordUni
Student Channel
Enterprise Newsletter
Social Media
Email
Lecturer
Blackboard
Other
As part of the Launch Cohort, we like to promote the businesses that we support on our social media accounts. On acceptance onto the programme, would you be happy for us to collate and share your business content on Launch@SalfordUni Social Media Accounts?
This will act as you giving consent for us to collect content from your website & social media platforms for use on our own Launch@SalfordUni social media. This includes, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin and across University platforms, University news outlets that will be viewable by the public.
Yes, I consent to the collection of content about my business for use by Launch social media platforms
Yes, but I would like you to ask my permission before using any content
No, I do not consent to using content related to my business on Launch social media platforms
Please upload any supporting documents, if you have any including Business Plan, Financial Forecast, Market Research etc.
Is there anything else you would like the panel to know and take in to consideration?
This could be about your business or circumstances.
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