Venture Forward Application Form

Apply @ Venture Forward

Full Name(Required)

First Name Last Name

This should be the name of the primary applicant

Email Address(Required)

This should be the email of the primary applicant

Venture Name(Required)

Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Team Members

Please include the full name and email of the founding team. Format: First name, Last name | Email Address

Do you live in the Peel region?(Required)

Yes

Affiliation(Required)

University of Toronto - Current Student

University of Toronto - Alumni

University of Toronto - Faculty/Staff

Resident of Peel Region

Do any of your founding members identify as women?(Required)

Yes

Are you Incorporated?(Required)

Yes

How did you hear about this program?(Required)

University of Toronto

Word of mouth

ICUBE website

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter/X

Event/Workshop

Other

What stage would you say you are currently in?(Required)

Developing MVP

Prototype/MVP

Revenue Generating

Growth

MVP: Minimal Viable Product - the simplest version of a product with enough features to validate a product idea.

Revenue in the last 12 months (estimated)(Required)

Industry/Sector(Required)

In what year did you found this company?(Required)

Investment Status(Required)

Pre-seed

Bootstrapped (f&f)

Looking to raise

Seed raised

Series A

Series B

Not Applicable

Pre-seed: Initial funding stage to develop an idea before formal seed funding. Bootstrapped: Funded by personal resources and contributions from friends and family. Seed raised: Funding obtained from investors to support early-stage business growth. Series A: First significant round of venture capital financing for scaling a proven business model. Series B: Funding round for companies with revenue streams, aimed at expansion.

Funds raised in the last 12 months (investors, grants, competitions, etc.)(Required)

Company Logo(Required)

Accepted file types: png, gif, svg, jpg, jpeg, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Please make sure it has a square ratio (1:1) and minimum recommended size is 200px by 200px.

Company Short Description

If you like to be featured on the website, please provide a two sentence max description.

Business Description - Elevator Pitch(Required)

Please provide a concise, compelling summary that outlines the unique value proposition and potential impact of your business.

What is your value proposition?(Required)

Value proposition: The unique benefits and value your product or service provides to your customers, distinguishing it from competitors.

What problem/s are you trying to solve?(Required)

Who is your target customer?(Required)

Please describe the specific group of consumers identified as the intended recipients of your product or service, based on characteristics like demographics, behaviors, and needs.

What do you plan to take advantage of at ICUBE?(Required)

Co-working space

Meeting space

Library services

Events and workshops

References and referrals

Member discounts with partners

Notifications about opportunities and grants

What type of support are you hoping ICUBE can provide for your business growth?(Required)

What field(s) are you hoping to receive mentorship in?(Required)

Do you consider your venture a social enterprise?(Required)

Yes

I'm not sure

Which of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals does your company strive to achieve?(Required)

Are you a member of any other incubators/accelerators in our ecosystem?(Required)

Not currently a member at another incubator/accelerator

University of Toronto Entrepreneurship (any of the other 11 incubators in our network)

Sheridan Edge

Regional Innovation Centre (R.I.C)

IDEA Mississauga

Other

Please upload a 10-minute pitch video to YouTube that outlines your venture.(Required)

Advice on how to complete your slide deck can be found at https://icubeutm.ca/file/Pitch-Guidelines.pdf. Please ensure that your recording does not exceed ten minutes. Any platform you choose to film the recording may be accepted (e.g. ZOOM, MS Teams, etc), so long as we can access the uploaded file.

Website Link

ICUBE Client Contract & Code of Conduct(Required)

Max. file size: 10 MB.

Please download the following document, read, sign, and then upload it using the form below. Please note that failure to upload a properly signed document may cause an automatic rejection to ICUBEUTM programs & services. https://icubeutm.ca/file/Client-Contract-Code.pdf

Accommodations

The University of Toronto and ICUBE are committed to creating a community that is inclusive of all persons and treats all members of the community in an equitable manner. In working toward this goal, we will strive to provide support for and facilitate the accommodation of individuals with additional needs so that all may share the same level of access to opportunities, participate in the full range of activities that the University offers, and achieve their full potential as members of the University community. If you require any assistance, please let us know below, or contact us at icube.utm@utoronto.ca