Interactive resources for incubators and accelerators
Interactive resources for incubators and accelerators
The application process for your program allows you to ask applicants questions in order to determine which enterprises will be most suited for your program. It also allows applicants to signal their availability and interest in your program. This is generally done via an online and/or printed application form.
Your application process privileges certain gender groups over others.
All entrepreneurs, regardless of their gender, have an equal opportunity to apply for your program.
Ensuring your application process is accessible to all entrepreneurs, regardless of their gender, is an important part of creating a gender diverse applicant pool to select from.
Is our application process preventing gender diverse entrepreneurs from applying to the program?
Does our application form require access to technology? And if so, do all our target entrepreneurs have access to this?
Identify what the best form of application is for different genders within the community/region. Provide tailored or a variety of modes of application if needed e.g. providing application forms at a local shop if this makes applying more accessible to female entrepreneurs.
Partner with alumni and community groups to activate different communities/groups who work with the gender(s) you are trying to attract.
Create space and advertise that your team is available to work with interested entrepreneurs to complete their application form, if required. E.g. an office-hour type set up or during in-field visits.
Ensure your application form is accessible to all genders by reviewing language used, information requested, etc.
