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Perry Benjamin Hall Entrepreneurship Program 2025 Application

Criteria for Program Eligibility:

Self-identification as an autistic and/or neurodiverse young adult or your business builds to support the neurodiverse community. Formal diagnosis is not required to apply.
Must be between the ages of 18-30 years old.
Applicant must be based in the United States.
Must be the business Founder, CEO, or Company Executive to represent the company. Only these specific roles are eligible to participate.
The business can be an early-stage idea or an established business.
A willingness to commit to the program's duration and actively participate in workshops, mentoring, and other program activities.

The entrepreneurship program will conclude with a pitch showcase with a cash award sponsored by the Reeds Fund, and access to investors and businesses to further invest in your organization.

Timeline of Program:

Applications Open - May 5 - June 13

Workshop 1- August

Workshop 2 - September

Workshop 3 - October

Pitch Prep and Showcase - November

About You

First Name

Last Name

Company Name

Company Website

Phone

Please add in social media handles (optional):

Let us know if you have received any press (optional):

Address

Business Phase

Annual Revenue / Total Money Raised (completely okay to be $0 if you are in the idea stage)

Include a video or audio as an alternative to answering questions listed below. This can be one to three minutes long. This serves as an important way our organization honors access in our application processes.

Your Business Idea

1. In one or two sentences, describe your business and what makes it unique.

2. What inspired you to start your business, and what problem does it aim to solve?

3. How will your business impact your community?

Business Impact and Purpose

4. What are some gaps or uncertainties that your business is currently is facing?

5. How many members are currently part of the team?

6. Is the business currently pre-revenue or post-revenue?

7. Is the business officially incorporated? If yes, what type of incorporation (e.g., LLC, Corporation, Partnership)? If not yet incorporated, are there plans to formalize the structure in the near future?

8. Has the business received any funding in the past? If so, what type (e.g., grants, loans, investments)?

9. What is one short term goal and long term goal you have for your business?

How did you hear about this program?

Upload your pitch deck (optional if you have one)

Upload your logo (optional if you have one)