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Introduction to Ideation Track

Which of the following best describes your current understanding of business fundamentals (e.g., business models, customer discovery, revenue streams)?

Beginner - I have never received business educationDeveloping - I have learned some through classes, books, or side projectsConfident - I have worked on a business, taken courses, or participated in similar programs

Do you currently have a startup idea you’re exploring or working on?

YesNo

Tell us about a subject, topic, or niche interest that you can talk about non-stop. We want to know what interests you most, regardless of what business ideas you have.

What issue do you care deeply about solving, and without providing any specific or identifying information, why do you care about this issue?

Rams to Riches Track

I have already emailed my pitch deck of about 10 slides as a file, or a link to it, as part of this application to info@launchchapelhill.com. My email subject line and file name include my last name and "Launch Spring 25". The link goes to a Google Drive file or Dropbox file that I've given you permission to access for use in the application review process.

Describe your company in 140 characters or less.

In more detail, what does your company do or make? What is interesting or new about what your company does? (limit 2000 characters)

If you have a prototype or demo, please link it here:

Why are you applying to Launch Chapel Hill and what do you hope to gain? (limit 500 characters)

Have you participated in other UNC-Chapel Hill innovation and entrepreneurship programs? Check all that apply.

	Yes, Participated In
1789 Hub
BeAM - Be A Maker
BLUE
Campus Y
Carolina Angel Network
Carolina Pitch Fest
Carolina Innovators Connect (previously Carolina Startup Connect)
Design and Innovation for the Public Good
Eshelman Venture Studio
Innovate Carolina Market Research Service
Innovate Carolina Junction Mentor Office Hours
Innovate Carolina/1789 Innovation Education Grant
KickStart Venture Services
MEITE (School of Education)
NC TraCS Institute including FastTraCS
Reese News Lab (Media & Journalism)
Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship (Minor)
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School entrepreneurship courses or programs
Other MBA - evening, executive, online

Please share any other regional programs you've participated in. Examples include American Underground, NC IDEA, RIoT Labs, Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative, NC State Entrepreneurship, or First Flight Venture Center.

Briefly share what value those programs brought to you and your company. (max 1000 characters)

How many members of your team would you expect to work from the Launch space at the Innovate Carolina Junction? (Provide a specific number.)

How many hours per week will each person be working in the space? (Provide a specific number.)

Is there anything else you would like to tell us?

Upload your pitch deck of about 10 slides (max 25Mb) as a file, with the file name including your last name and "Launch Spring 26".

Program applying to (validation)

Launch Chapel HillSummer Accelerator

Contact Information

Undergraduate Student	Graduate Student
Other UNC Affiliation	No UNC Affiliation

Launch Chapel Hill Accelerator Application
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Venture and Founder Information

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Launch Chapel Hill Accelerator Application - Student Tracks

Venture and Founder Information

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Launch Chapel Hill Accelerator Application
- Student Tracks