Apply for Spark a Business

Thank you for your interest in Spark a Business! Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Spark a Business is designed for individuals who already have a clear business idea they are excited to pursue. Applications will be reviewed to ensure participants are ready to benefit from the course and take the next steps in developing their business.

1Student Information

2Support Person Information

3About the Business Idea

Step 1: Student Information
Student Name*
First Name Last Name
Student Email Address*

If the student does not have an email address of their own, we highly recommend signing up for a free account and completing our Create a Professional Email Address course
Student Cell Phone Number*
Is the person filling this out the student who is applying to participate in Spark a Business?*
- Yes, I am the student
- No, I am a family member/friend of the student
I understand that the Spark a Business 6-week course costs $750. This amount will be due if I am accepted to participate in this program.*
- I understand

Part 2: Support Person
The support of friends & family is really important to us. Please share the information of the support person that will be assisting the student through the Start a Business class:
The support of friends & family is really important! We ask that all Start a Business students have a support person that will be available throughout the course. Please share their information with us:
Support Person Name*
First Name Last Name
Support Person Email Address*
Support Person Cell Phone Number
Optional. We will only use this if we are having trouble getting in contact with the student.
Support Person relationship to the student*
- Family Member
- Friend
- Staff
- Other

How long have you considered starting a business?*
- Less than a month
- 1-3 months
- 4-12 months
- 1-3 years
- Over 3 years
What steps have you taken toward starting a business*
Select all that apply
- Read a book
- Researched online
- Spoken to a friend or family member about it
- Taken a class
- Created a business plan
- Other
Please describe*
What is your business idea? Describe the ONE product you want to sell or the ONE service you want to offer. Try to be as specific as possible.*
Is this product or service something you are familiar with?*
- Yes — I have made the product or service before
- Sort of — I have tried it a few times
- No — This is a new idea for me
Why do you want to start this business? Tell us what excites you about your idea.*
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- No, I am a family member/friend of the student
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The support of friends & family is really important to us. Please share with us your information as well so that we can best support the student through the program.
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Your Email Address*
Your relationship to the student*
- Family Member
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- Staff
- Other
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Step 1: Student Information

Part 2: Support Person