Apply for season one
Received. A human reads every application, and shortlisted teams hear back with next steps and prep dates.
What happens next
Read by humans, answered with dates.
Applications are screened by the hub team with mentors from the community. Shortlisted founders get prep sessions before any camera: narrative, numbers, a dry run and a plain-words legal briefing.
Selection is on merit. Every shortlisted team gets feedback, not silence.
Panel investors and partners agree to the founder-first rules in writing before season one.
Joined the earlier waitlist under our old working title? You are already counted. No need to apply twice.
Protect yourself before pitching in public
- Pitching on a public show is public disclosure. If your edge is patentable, talk to an IP professional about filing a provisional application before you appear.
- Shortlisted teams sign a plain-language appearance agreement covering filming, editing and consent. Read it fully, we will walk you through it.
- Only claim numbers you can stand behind. The panel checks, and so does the audience.