NWPAMade 2026 Application Survey

Overview

The NWPAMade program, in partnership between Bridgeway Capital and PennWest Endinboro, brings maker-driven economic opportunities to northwestern Pennsylvania. This program will ultimately support dozens of maker entrepreneurs and/or manufacturers by developing a yearly cohort of mid-stage businesses that learn, grow, and connect over the course of 9 months (and beyond). A monthly group session will take place to dig into an operational topic critical to achieving business growth. Following the group sessions participants will work one-on-one with dedicated no-cost consultants to put learned topics into action for their business.

Through NWPAMade, Bridgeway wants businesses to achieve fulfillment, financial resilience, and social impact. All participants should leave the program with clear goals and assistance in place to make those goals a reality.

The application process begins with completing the form below, which includes basic questions about your maker business and your reasons for applying to NWPAMade.

After completing this application form, applicants will be sent a link to a Business Growth Ladder (BGL) survey, usually within 72 hours. The BGL will ask more detailed questions to highlight an applicant's current business status.

To begin, please fill out the form below to apply for the 2026 NWPAMade program for Crawford and Erie, PA counties.

***Applications Close on 1/26/26 at 12:00pm***

If you have any questions, please contact Katie Schaible @ kschaible@bridgewaycapital.org

1.First name(Required.)

2.Last name(Required.)

3.Business Name(Required.)

4.Email address(Required.)

5.Website (put N/A) if there is not one(Required.)

6.City or township business is located in(Required.)

7.What are your 2 to 3 main business goals over the next year?(Required.)

8.What are 2 to 3 challenges you face in pursuing these goals?(Required.)

9.What do you hope to achieve through the NWPAMade program?(Required.)

10.Please confirm your eligibility:(Required.)

I am a business owner or authorized representative of a maker business and/or small-batch manufacturer

My business revenue in 26' is projected to be between $20,000 and $1,000,000

I have at least one year of business operations

I am located in Crawford or Erie county with my business

I am willing to complete NWPAMade pre- and post-program surveys

I can commit to NWPAMade, a 9-month long creative entrepreneurship program

The product that I manufacture is mostly, if not entirely, made in ARC's Appalachian foot print.

I am willing to allow usage of likeness in photographs, videos, or other media for NWPAMade promotional and educational activities

11.Please list any incubators, accelerators, or business learning programs you’ve previously participated in.

12.Is there anything else you would like for us to know about you or your creative business?

After you complete this first part of the NWPAMade application process, within 72 hours you will be sent a link to a Business Growth Ladder (BGL) survey which will tell us more about your demographics, location, and the current state of your business. Both parts are required for this application. If you have answered the questions above, please click the "Done" button below and await the BGL survey link.