PSI 2019 Applications

All applications must be submitted by February 28, 2019 at 11:59 PM. Preference given to market-ready startups, or those in the final stages of development. Entrepreneurs must be committed to remaining in London between May-August, and working out of the Propel space at Western University.

By March 6, 2019, you will receive an email indicating if your idea is proceeding to the pre-competition interview.

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2. Startup Name *This question is required.

3. Primary Contact Applying. This individual will receive PSI communications going forward.

Primary Contact *This question is required.

Email *This question is required.

Name of second founder applying (if applicable)

Email of second founder applying This question requires a valid email address.

Name of third founder applying (if applicable)

Email of third founder applying This question requires a valid email address.

4. Product/Service *This question is required. Pitch your business in a tweet (140 characters)

5. Problem/Need *This question is required. Describe the problem your venture aims to solve. How big is the problem?
(Word count: 250 - 1,000).

6. Value Proposition *This question is required. How does your venture solve the problem? What is unique and more effective about your solution compared to the current products?
(Word count: 250 - 1,000).

7. Market *This question is required. Identify the market of your business including relevant market research data. How big is it? Growth rate?
(Word count: 250 - 1,000).

8. Customers *This question is required. Identify your target demographic. Why did you pick this group as your target market?
(Word count: 250 - 1,000).

9. Competitive Analysis *This question is required. Identify your competitors within the market. What is your competitive advantage or key differentiators? Strengths & Weaknesses: yours vs. theirs
(Word count: 250 - 1,000).

10. Please indicate the approximate size of your user base *This question is required.

11. Revenue Model *This question is required. Share your strategy for revenue generation
(Word count: 250 - 1,000).

Upload the following financial documents: cash flow statement, growth projections for the next 6 months

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12. Please indicate approximate revenue over the past 12 months *This question is required.

13. Please indicate total cash investment in your startup from all sources *This question is required.

14. Team *This question is required. List your team members and their role. Are any additional people and skills required? If so, please specify.

15. Implementation & Marketing Strategy *This question is required. Share your action plan for bringing your product/service to market. How will you reach your audience and raise awareness of your business? Outline the timeline around the roll out.
(Word count: 250 - 1,000).

16. Please upload any additional document you feel are relevant to your PSI application.

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17. How did you hear about us? *This question is required.

Optional: Let's get social!

Like Propel's Facebook page to stay up-to-date on everything entrepreneurial at Western! https://www.facebook.com/westernuPropel/

You have reached the end of the PSI application. Please click 'submit' to complete your application.

PSI 2019 Applications

Thank you for your interest!