Entrepreneur application process
Application process
The application process comprises 5 main stages:
- Application form submission
- Initial engagement
- First round interview and presentation
- Second round committee interview
- Final decision
Application form
The application form is centred around gaining insight into you and your idea, why both are unique, and what impact these will have on our industry. This needs to be completed with openness and transparency. We believe the person is more important than the idea, as ideas will evolve.
We provide end-to-end support across every stage of the entrepreneurial journey, from ideation through to exit. Our team brings deep, cross-sector experience spanning all phases of business growth. Our application process is carefully designed to identify innovative, high-potential entrepreneurs.
Application form
Why will your idea transform the industry? Why are you the right person to execute it?
Entrepreneurs:
Our questionnaire and application process are carefully crafted to help us understand the core drivers behind your ambition and the long-term viability of your concept. We dive deep into what motivates you as a founder and the mechanics of your business model
Every bold idea deserves its day. If an application is not a fit for our current network, we still encourage you to relentlessly pursue your vision through other strategic channels.
Questionnaire:
Please provide a detailed response to each of the following questions. We leave it to you in what format you wish to complete this. Please send your completed questionnaire to contactonboardltd@gmail.com Once assessed, a member of our team will contact you.
- What need does your idea look to solve?
- Why is addressing this need important to you?
- What specific actions do you need to take to address the need?
- Why do you want to be part of the hospitality industry?
- Explain your idea in detail and how this will innovate and improve the industry.
- What will success look like for you?
- What is the sustainable competitive advantage of your idea?
- What previous initiatives have you implemented, and what was the outcome of these?
- What will be the hurdles to implementing your idea, and how will you overcome them?
- What makes you a great leader that people want to follow?
- Who inspires you, why and what behaviours have you learnt from them?
Entrepreneur support
1. Ideation
3. Accelerator
2. Incubator
Transform early-stage ideas into viable, high-potential opportunities. We provide the inspiration, structure, and critical validation needed to move from concept to conviction — combining market insights, problem validation, and expert guidance to help you identify real customer needs and shape a compelling, differentiated proposition.
2. Incubator
3. Accelerator
2. Incubator
Transition from concept to launch with confidence. Through structured mentoring and hands-on support, we help refine your business model, develop a minimum viable product, and prepare for successful market entry, all while systematically reducing early-stage risk.
3. Accelerator
3. Accelerator
3. Accelerator
Accelerate growth beyond launch and initial traction. We work with you to refine your growth strategy, optimise market adoption, and strengthen the commercial foundations of your business — positioning you for investment, scale, and long-term success. Boosting growth following product launch and initial traction. Refining growth strategy and accelerating market adoption. Strengthen the business and prepare it for investment or significant expansion.
4. Scaling
Additional support
3. Accelerator
Scale your business with confidence. We support the expansion of your operations, customer base, and market reach through the development of robust systems, processes, leadership capability, and infrastructure. By enabling access to growth capital and strategic partnerships, we help you achieve sustainable, repeatable expansion — positioning your business for its next phase of growth.
5. Exit
Additional support
Additional support
Realise the value you’ve built. Whether you’re preparing to transfer ownership or step back from day-to-day operations, we support you through every stage of exit — including sale, private equity investment, management buyouts, or public listing — ensuring you maximise value and secure a successful transition.
Additional support
Additional support
Additional support
Procurement
Partnerships
Boot Camps
One-to-one
Mentorship
Events and conferences