Next Leap Fall 26' Application Survey

Overview

The Next Leap program is designed to give creative, wellness, and craft food businesses the tools, knowledge, and support to grow with confidence. Through a dynamic mix of cohort-based classes and personalized technical assistance, participants gain practical skills and tailored guidance to strengthen their operations and scale effectively.

Through Next Leap, 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 business and your reasons for applying to Next Leap.

After completing this application form, applicants will be sent a link to a Business Growth Ladder (BGL) survey. 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 Fall Next Leap program

***Applications Close on 9/15/26 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(Required.)

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

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

8.What do you hope to achieve through the Next Leap program?(Required.)

9.Please confirm your eligibility:(Required.)

My business revenue in 2026 is projected to be at least $20,000

I have at least one year of business operations and basic marketing assets in place such as a website

I am willing to complete Next Leap pre- and post-program surveys

I can commit to attending in-person sessions during this 4-month long creative entrepreneurship program

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

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

11.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 Next Leap application process, 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.