Sample Application

Check out the sample application put together by the ZIP Launchpad staff below.

Click on the section headings below to see what we look for on an application. If you have any questions please email [email protected]

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Sample Application

The ZIP Launchpad is seeking program participants who are passionate about problem solving and have identified an opportunity to BETTER solve a problem and create a competitive business.

We welcome:

  • Ideas for for-profit and non-profit organizations as well as social enterprises
  • Solutions involving hardware, software and/or consumer products
  • Solutions that better solve problems than existing competition

Common Mistakes

  • Not seeking guidance via office hours or the Application Workshop(s)
  • Submitting an incomplete application
  • One sentence responses with little to no detail
  • Lack of evidence or data to support claims

Application Grading Rubric