Do your thing! Your idea, your way application questions

Here you will find the Do your thing! Your idea, your way application form questions in an accessible format.

1. Please tick each box to confirm you meet the eligibility requirements. If you do not meet ALL, the eligibility requirements we will not consider your application.
A) I live in Gloucester or am going to be setting up my business under a Gloucester Postcode.
B) I am aged between 18-30 years old.
C) I have an innovative business idea that will have a positive impact on Gloucester City Centre.
D) I am confident that my business idea is financially viable.

2. Please fill in your details below.
First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
Email Address

3. Please put your business/home address details here.
Please put down the address registered under a Gloucester postcode / address, if both your home and business are registered under Gloucester then put down your business address, if you don’t have a business address yet then put down your home address.
Address
Address Line 2
City / Town
State / Region /Province
Zip Code / Post Code
Country

4. How old are you?
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30

5. What is the name of your business or business idea?

6. Please provide a short overview of your business or business idea (max 100 words). What is your product or service? What makes your idea unique? What problem are you solving?

7. What has been / what will be the biggest challenge you will face with your business? (max 100 words). E.g. competitive industry, expensive stock, work load.

8. What excites you the most about your business? (max 100 words). What is your reasoning for setting up the business?

9. What support or funding would help you get started? Select all that apply.
A) Equipment / Material
B) Training / Mentoring
C) Marketing / Brand Support
D) Workspace / Facilities
E) Other – What else would help you get started?

10. What stage are you at right now with your business or business idea? Pick the option closest to what stage you are at.
A) I have just come up with an idea
B) I have started planning
C) I have created a prototype / sample
D) I am ready to start selling
E) I’m in my first year of trading
F) I have been trading for 2 – 3 years.

11. Who do you think your customers will be? (max 30 words). E.g. Gender, age range, likes, hobbies, communities, values, professions.

12. Why do you think your idea deserves to win? (max 100 words). What makes your idea stand out. What problem will you solve?

13. You’ve got 2 minutes to pitch your business idea! Record a short video or audio clip, or if you prefer, write your 2-minute pitch in the text box below. Tell us why your business or business idea is so great and why it deserves to win.

Share your pitch your way! Whether you want to record a video, speak it out, or write it down, go for the style that suits you best.

You can upload your recording or create it right here in the form — and feel free to retry until you nail it!
Upload options:
Video
Audio
Text

14. I give my consent for the University of Gloucestershire to securely store and process my personal information for the purposes of administering and monitoring the progress of my award application.

I also agree to be contacted regarding any further business support services, resources, or opportunities that may be relevant to my organisation. I understand that my information will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and used solely for these stated purposes.
Options:
Yes
No

15. Please select ‘Yes’ and the ‘Submit’ button to submit your application and you will be redirected to the awards landing page.
Thank you for your submission, we will be in contact soon to confirm your application has been received.
Options:
Yes
No