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Apply to Join the 2024 Twende Program
Complete the application below to apply to join the 2024 cohort beginning in January. The deadline to apply is
November 30, 2023
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Upon completion of each step, your information is saved in our CRM
First Name
(Required)
Last Name
(Required)
Business Name
(Required)
Website Address
(Required)
Email Address
(Required)
Phone
(Required)
You’re Now on Step 2 of the Application
Complete step 2 of the application by answering the drop-down questions below. This step will only take you a minute or two.
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Upon completion of each step, your information is saved in our CRM
What year was your business founded?
(Required)
What year was your business founded?
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
Before 2013
Where is your business headquartered (city, state)?
(Required)
Where is your business headquartered?
Nashville, TN
Franklin, TN
Brentwood, TN
Green Hills, TN
Nolensville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Murfreesboro, TN
Arrington, TN
Memphis, TN
Cookeville, TN
Knoxville, TN
Johnson City, TN
Kinsport, TN
Bristol, TN
Maryville, TN
Oak Ridge, TN
Chattanooga, TN
HQ not in Tennessee
Does your business have an office in TN?
(Required)
Does your business have an office in TN?
Yes
No
If yes, which county in TN is your office located?
If yes, which county in TN is your office located?
Davidson County
Shelby County
Knox County
Hamilton County
Rutherford County
Williamson County
Sumner County
Sullivan County
Wilson County
Blount County
Washington County
Bradley County
Maury County
Madison County
Another County in TN
Is your business owned by any of the following?
(Required)
Is your business owned by any of the following?
Racial/Ethnic Group Members (e.g. Black, Latino, AAPI, & other)
Gender (Woman or Non-Binary)
Veteran
Limited English Proficiency
Disability
Long-Term Rural Residence
State or Federally-Recognized Indian Tribe
Member of Religious Minority
LGBTQ+
Live in a CDFI Investment Area
Otherwise affected by persistent poverty & inequality
None of apply
What revenue stage is your business?
(Required)
What is your current annual revenue range?
Pre-revenue
Between $0 - $50K
Between $50k - $100K
Between $100k - $200K
Between $200k - $300K
Between $300k - $400K
Over $400K
What product stage is your business?
(Required)
What product stage is your business?
MVP not yet in development
Currently building MVP
MVP fully built
Beta Testing initial users
Initial product fully built and validated
Currently live in market
Not applicable
What is your business model?
(Required)
What is your business model?
B2B (Business-to-Business)
B2C/D2C (Business-to-Consumer/Direct-to-Consumer)
B2B2C (Bustiness-to-Business-to-Consumer)
Other
You’re on Step 3 - Keep Going, Almost Done
Complete step 3 of the application by answering the questions below. We will use your answers to benchmark your progress.
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What is the lifetime revenue of your business?
(Required)
What was your 2022 revenue at your business?
(Required)
How many full-time employees at your business?
(Required)
How many full-time employees at your business?
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5
More than 5
How many part-time employees at your business?
(Required)
How many part-time employees at your business?
0
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5
More than 5
How much grant funding have you received?
(Required)
How much investor funding have you received?
(Required)
You’re on the Final Step of the Application
Answer the remaining questions below to complete your application and officially apply to join the 2024 Twende cohort beginning in January.
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Please describe your business in one or two sentences.
(Required)
What industry sector is your business?
(Required)
What industry sector is your business?
Advanced Materials
AgTech
Battery Solutions
BioTech
Climate Tech
Consumer Product Goods
Consumer Technology
FinTech
Healthcare
Health Tech or Digital Health
Manufacturing & Construction Tech
Mobility & Transportation
Professional Services
SaaS, Data, AI
Web3
Other
What type of product does your business provide?
(Required)
What type of product does your business provide?
Software - SaaS
Software - Marketplace
Software - Other
Hardware
Professional Services
CPG/Consumer Products
Other
What problem is your business trying to solve?
(Required)
Who is your ideal customer and target audience?
(Required)
How did you hear about the Twende Program?
(Required)
(Optional) Anything else you would like us to know?
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