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If you are looking to join a vibrant community of entrepreneurial talent focused on bringing solutions to market, please complete the application below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Our member companies are early-stage startups specializing in life sciences and technology. All companies in our niche are invited to apply. While the VDC is located on the campus of UMass Boston, you do not need to have a current or prior connection to UMass Boston or the University of Massachusetts system to join the VDC.

Once we have reviewed your application, we will contact you to schedule a meeting. We work collaboratively with applicants to evaluate whether we are a match for each other.

About You

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Telephone

Your University, Degree, Date Awarded/Expected *

Your LinkedIn Profile *

Where Are You Currently Located? *

Do you wish to participate in the Global Entrepreneur in Residence program? *

Yes

No

Select yes if you want the VDC to facilitate an H-1B visa so you can move to or remain in Boston after you graduate to launch your company.

Country of Birth *

Your Visa Status, and Expiration Date *

Your Company

Company Name *

Company Website

Current Company Financing *

Have you raised funding? If yes, please provide more details. If no, how are you funding your startup? Verification documents maybe requested upon acceptance.

Your Team

Size of Your Team * 12-34-56 +

Co-Founder Roles *

Please list the names and roles of all co-founders in your team, and give brief details about each co-founder’s work experience.

Your Business

Unique Value Proposition *

Please summarize the benefit of your offer, how you solve your customer's needs and what distinguishes you from the competition.

Market Prospects *

What is the market size for this business? Who are your biggest competitors? How are you better than those competitors?

Traction *

Have built a product prototype, run a pilot or acquired customers?

Business Model *

How will the business make money?

Next Major Milestones *

How Can We Help You Grow Your Company?

Our Program

How Did You Hear About the VDC? * Investor or Law FirmSocial MediaVDC Blog SiteColleagueInternet ArticleWeb SearchOther

CV/Resume Upload *

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Please attach any other documents you would like to be part of the review (Business Plan, Pitch Deck, etc.)

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