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Application Process
Helpful insights, deadlines and requirements for the i.Lab Incubator application process.
Before applying, please review program schedule, expectations and criteria for admission.
2025 i.Lab Application Deadlines
| Round 1 | Round 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 10 February 2025 | 5 March 2025 |
| Interviews (by invitation only) | 17-21 February 2025 | 16-20 March 2025 |
| Decision Announced | 7 March 2025 | 28 March 2025 |
Alumni Interviews will take place on March 13th, 2025
Apply as soon as you feel like you can put together a strong application. With each passing deadline, fewer seats in the cohort will be available.
i.Lab Eligibility
- Team of 1-3 founders
- At least one founder is a full time UVA student or Alumni
- Minimum viable product/service (an “MVP” or version one)
Criteria for Admission
- The lead founder is a current student of UVA, graduate of UVA, or UVA faculty/staff in a full-time position with the ability to focus on the venture during the summer program
- Team size is one to three people
- Minimum viable product/service (an “MVP” or version one) completed prior to the start of thesummer program. A team cannot proceed to the summer program lacking an MVP. Founders must show either having an MVP or a clear path to its completion prior to summer
- Actively pursuing revenue opportunities or in an active pilot with potential customer(s). For ventures without an MVP, demonstrate traction attaining Earlyvangelist(s)
- In some situations, ventures working on scientific or medical products must demonstrate alternative progress, such as a non-provisional patent application or a scientific publication
Application Requirements and Resources
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Application Requirements
Before applying, please review program schedule and expectations.
All applications must include:
- Executive Summary (1-2 pages)
- 5 minute video pitch or pitch deck
- 1 Faculty reference contact (name, title, email)
Strong applications will also include:
- Extensive market research
- Product validation
- Teams with a full time commitment to summer program and its resources
- MVP or clear plan towards one
- Pitch Deck Resources
- Video Resources
Before applying, please review program schedule and expectations.
All applications must include:
- Executive Summary (1-2 pages)
- 5 minute video pitch or pitch deck
- 1 Faculty reference contact (name, title, email)
Strong applications will also include:
- Extensive market research
- Product validation
- Teams with a full time commitment to summer program and its resources
- MVP or clear plan towards one