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Nominate A Fellow

The Environmental Sustainability Entrepreneurship Program

Empowering impact-driven entrepreneurs to tackle environmental challenges and drive sustainable growth in underserved communities.

Applications are open.

Priority Application deadline is June 22, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the deadline until all spots are filled.

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Past Education

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Have you previously participated in a similar accelerator program or fellowship?*

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Have you applied to a Fellowship powered by Watson Institute before?*

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Have you ever participated in any Watson Institute’s Fellow-led Basecamps?*

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How did you first learn about The Environmental Sustainability Entrepreneurship Program powered by Watson Institute?*

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Which opportunity site?*

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What organization?*

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Through which Watson Institute Network did you learn about this program?*

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From who in your network did you learn about this program?*

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For example: if referred, (tell us the full name of the person and Organization); if you marked a Social Media Group, (give us the name of the group); etc. Please be as specific as possible.

Venture Overview

What is the name of your venture or project?*

When did you start working on this venture?*

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Briefly describe your venture.*

This can include: the problem you're working on, your approach to solving it, and how your solution works. Keep it brief and focus on the basics of your work.

What is the current stage of your project/venture? If you are not sure what your current stage is, please indicate Not sure*

Please choose the ONE option that best describes the current stage of your venture.

Interest "I have strong interest in a particular social issue area, but do not have relevant experience or knowledge of the social issue area"

Research "I have identified a focus issue area and have conducted substantial and relevant research"

Idea “I have developed a basic concept and plan for my project”

Customer Discovery "I am leading discovery conversations with my potential market"

Prototyping "I will have a usable prototype within the next 3 months"

Piloting “I am actively using a Minimum Viable Product”

Problem-Solution Fit "I have active customers or users benefitting from my service"

Product-Market Fit "We have many customers and consistent revenue"

Growing "My team is growing and we have consistent revenue"

Scaling “I’m expanding into other geographical areas / new markets”

Not sure

Company Website:*

Impact Focus & Progress

What best describes your primary area of work? (Select one)*

Technology & Innovation - Digital solutions, tech platforms, software, hardware innovation

Economic Development - Business development, financial services, market access, job creation

Environmental Solutions - Climate action, sustainability, conservation, clean energy

Education & Skills - Learning programs, training, capacity building, knowledge sharing

Health & Wellbeing - Healthcare, mental health, nutrition, wellness

Agriculture & Food Systems - Farming, food production, agricultural innovation

Social Justice - Rights, advocacy, civic engagement, community empowerment

Arts & Culture - Creative expression, cultural preservation, media, design, performing and visual arts

Other

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Does your work directly impact any of the following communities?*

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Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)

Women and girls

LGBTQIA+ individuals

Refugees and displaced persons

Low-income communities

Youth (under 25)

Elderly populations

People with disabilities

Rural communities

Indigenous peoples

Justice Impacted Communities

Farmers and Agricultural Works

Other

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In what state does your venture create impact?*

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If you create impact in Colorado, indicate in what counties

Are you an entrepreneur or community leader from a BIPOC or historically marginalized community, dedicated to creating sustainable and scalable impact?*

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No

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If yes, please elaborate*

Current Impact Metrics*

Select the primary metrics you track and provide current data

Lives impacted

Environmental impact

Economic value created

Jobs created/supported

Other

If you selected 'Other,' please describe the specific metrics you track and provide current data*

Tell us about your impact so far.*

Based on the metrics you selected, share how your work makes a difference in your communities, and include numbers that show your progress. We want to understand both the changes you're creating and specific results (like the number of people served or other key outcomes).

Venture Structure & Financials

Is your organization officially registered?*

Yes - fully registered/incorporated

In process - working on registration

No - operating informally

Not yet - planning to register

Not sure - need guidance

Not required for our work

If yes, what state?*

What type of organization is your venture?*

Please choose the ONE option that best describes your venture.

If Other, Please describe your structure:*

How have you funded your work so far? Select all that apply:*

Revenue from Sales/Services (Income from your products or services)

Grants (Funding from foundations, organizations, or government that doesn't need to be repaid)

Individual Donations (Support from community members, friends, family, or crowdfunding)

Investment Capital (Including seed funding, equity investment, or SAFE notes from investors)

Loans (Money borrowed that needs to be repaid)

Community Support (Non-monetary support, in-kind donations, or volunteer time)

Personal Funds (Your own money or resources invested)

Haven't Raised Funds Yet (Still in planning or early stages)

Other

If Other, please specify how have you funded your work so far*

What is your organization’s total revenue from all sources in the past 12 months? (Include all income sources such as grants, donations, sales, and other funding*

Clarifications: Nonprofits: Include grants, donations, earned income, and any other funding. | For-profits: Include sales, investments, and any revenue-generating activities. | Enter exact numbers without symbols (e.g., 50000). Use USD currency only. If no funds have been raised yet, enter 0.

What is the total amount of funding your organization has received since its founding? (Include all sources such as sales, grants, donations, investments.)*

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List up to 3 of your most significant funders/investors and the type of support they provided. For example: "XYZ Foundation - Grant" or "Community Cooperative - Investment"*

Note: - Include organizations, investors, or major donors - If you haven't received external funding yet, write "N/A" - If you prefer not to name specific funders, you can describe the type of organization (e.g., "Local Foundation" or "Impact Investor")

Tell Us About Your Team

Full-time team members (paid):*

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Part-time team members (paid):*

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Regular volunteers/unpaid team members:*

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Program Fit

Why do you consider yourself a strong candidate?*

Please include a personal story, 2-3 key moments or milestones that shaped your work, and concrete examples from your past experiences that not only demonstrate your fit for the program but also showcase your passion for your venture.

How does this Program align with your venture goals?*

Please describe your venture's specific 1-3 year objectives and explain how the resources, network, and opportunities provided by this fellowship will directly contribute to achieving those milestones.

Time Commitment

Are you confident that you understand and agree to the time commitments, scheduling expectations, and consideration for time zones necessary to successfully participate in the Program?*

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Please read more about time commitment expectations here.

If the program requires, do you agree to facilitate a Basecamp?*

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Read more about Basecamps here.

Additional Information

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