Accelerator to Net Zero application form

This programme is funded by the European Regional Development Fund, and counts as State Aid contribution.

Note: This programme is only open to SMEs based in England. If you are not in England, please do not proceed with this application but refer to www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/accelerator for information on other opportunities on how you can engage with us.

This form must be completed by the lead applicant, who has a direct connection with the company.
 

If shortlisted, key founding members of the team must be available for the virtual initial assessment prior to the event programme and must commit to participate for the whole of its duration (2-4 hours a week).
 

All information provided in this form will be held as confidential, and will not be shared with third parties beyond the CISL without your consent.

 
 
 
 
About you
 
First Name*
 
 
Last Name*
 
 
 
Email address*
 
 
Phone Number
 
 
 
Company/organisation website
 
 
Organisation website (if available)
 
 
 
Which of the below best describes your enterprise?
 
 
If other (please specify)
 
 
 
Postcode
 
 
If applicable, please state any accelerator or incubator in which you have previously participated
 
 
 
 
 
About your venture or business concept
 
Elevator Pitch: In 500 characters, tell us what your venture / business concept is, in the simplest terms possible:*
 
 
 
What is your value proposition?*
 
 
What problem are you solving?*
 
 
 
Outline your biggest milestones to date, if any.*
 
 
What makes you stand out from your competitors?*
 
 
 
What is your vision for the company over the next 6-12 months?*
 
 
What is your vision for the company over the next 3-5 years?*
 
 
 
 
 
Sustainability
 
What social and environmental impact will your venture create and what do you want it to achieve?*
 
 
Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does your venture address?*
 
 
 
 
 
Financial information
 
Has your company raised any funding yet?
 
 
Is your venture generating revenue?*
 
 
 

(This can include crowdfunding, grants, investment, convertible loads, bursaries…) 

If yes, please state how much funding you’ve raised, at what company valuation, and who has funded you.

 
 
 
 
 
Additional information
 
Has your company received any awards, media attention or recognition? Please give details.
 
 
How can we help you? What is your expectation for this programme?*
 
 
 
At which stage of the project cycle is your innovation?
 
 
 
 

Note: Our funding (European Regional Development Fund) requires us to report on job creation in the businesses we provide with support. If you are accepted onto this programme, you and your company are agreeing to provide this information to us on request over the next two years.

 
 
 
 

Keeping in touch with you

We’d like to keep in touch with you to keep you informed about our activities/invite you to future programmes and events. Please indicate the formats in which you are happy to be contacted below (you can change these at any time by going here or automatically unsubscribing to emails).

How we use your personal data

The University of Cambridge will store your personal information in order to liaise with you as a consequence of your interest in our work, and (with your consent) keep you up to date with University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) news and let you know of future programmes and events.

We do not share your personal information with any third parties outside the University of Cambridge, other than those who are responsible for delivering all or part of a group, initiative, or event, except with your explicit permission. At times, personal data may be sent, including internationally, via email and other platforms for the purposes of efficiency.

For further information on the use of your personal data, see https://www.information-compliance.admin.cam.ac.uk/data-protection/general-data.

 
 
I am happy to be contacted by email*
 
 
I am happy to be contacted by phone
 
 
 
Where did you hear about us?
 
 
Please specify where you heard about us (if not on list)