VentureForward Application

Applications for the Fall 2024 cohort of VentureForward are now closed.  Be on the lookout for the Winter/Spring cohort opening in February 2025.

You can expect these types of questions - 

  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • UVA Email Address
  • What is the home academic department for the primary applicant?   This is to help with your program funding + reimbursements.  
  • List all your team members (name, UVA email address) and their key skill sets for your project.  
  • If you are a student - VentureForward funds cannot be used towards independent studies, Capstones, or any classroom related projects.  Please indicate below that you understand this.  
  • Summarize the venture or business concept (1000 character limit).
  • Write a clear description of the problem that your idea addresses.  If possible, discuss the intended users or audience for your idea.  (2500 characters)
  • Write a clear, high-level description of the proposed solution. (3000 character max)
  • Upload a spreadsheet-based milestone plan (e.g. Gantt Chart).  It should include 3-5 milestones and time needed for each milestone (in weeks). 
    In the same spreadsheet, submit your proposed budget for how you plan to use the funds.  The budget should include individual line items for each expense.  Please include details on the expenses such as vendor and units, including hyperlinks if possible.  The VentureForward website has an image of an example (https://engineering.virginia.edu/offices-programs/ventureforward/ventur…).
  • If you have direct investment to support this project, please disclose the amount and purpose of funds. If none, please write N/A.
  • If you have a pitch deck, please upload.  (Optional)

 

Questions?  Email engineering_ventures@virginia.edu.