FISHTANK INCUBATOR APPLICATION

Welcome to FishTank

Thank you for your interest in applying to FishTank.

We're an online incubator for early-stage founders, designed to help you explore, challenge and refine your business idea before you commit significant time or resources.

Our programme supports founders to deeply understand the problem they want to solve, test real demand, and build strong foundations for a sustainable business all within a supportive, practical learning community.

Is this programme right for you?

This programme is for you if you:

Have an early idea you want to explore
Are pre-revenue or very early revenue
Haven't validated demand yet
Are open to feedback and changing direction
Can commit time consistently across the programme

It's not a good fit if you:

Already have a validated business model
Are mainly seeking funding or growth tactics
Want quick answers without doing the work

We're looking for curious, coachable founders ready to build from the ground up.

Please note: This programme is designed for founders aged 21–34.

Estimated time to complete: 10–15 minutes

First name

Last name

Phone

Location (city/country)

Age

What is your current working status?

Student

Employed Full-time

Employed part-time

Freelance/Self-employed

Do you have caring responsibilities that might affect your availability? (optional) We ask this to better support you, not to exclude you.

Yes

Prefer not to say

Section 2: About Your Idea

What are your top three business goals for the next 12 months?

Briefly describe your business idea.

2–3 sentences is fine. We're looking for clarity, not perfection.

What problem are you trying to solve?

In your own words, what's the issue or gap you've noticed?

What stage best describes where you are right now?

I have an idea but haven't tested it

I've done some informal research (e.g. conversations, Googling)

I've spoken to potential customers but haven't validated demand

I'm pre-revenue with a very early offer

I'm generating early revenue (under £5k)

I already have a validated business model

Have you conducted any customer interviews or research so far?

No, not yet

Yes, a few informal conversations

Yes, 5–10 structured interviews

Yes, 10+ interviews or surveys

How confident are you that you're working on the right problem?

Not confident yet — still exploring

Somewhat confident — I have assumptions I want to test

Very confident — I've validated this thoroughly

Do you currently have any of the following?

Section 3: Mindset & Readiness

Which statement do you most agree with?

I'm attached to my idea and want to make it work as it is

I'm open to changing or narrowing my idea if the evidence suggests it

I'm not sure yet — I want to explore different directions

What do you hope to get clarity on during this programme?

What do you find most challenging about where you are right now?

Why do you want to build this business?

Section 4: Commitment & Availability

How many hours per week can you realistically commit to this programme?

2–4 hours

5–7 hours

8–10 hours

10+ hours

This includes masterclasses, tasks, interviews, and reflection.

Can you commit consistently from April to September 2026?

Yes

Unsure

Is there anything that might make it difficult for you to fully participate?

For example: work schedule, caring responsibilities, time zones, accessibility needs. This helps us support you better.

Section 5: Accessibility & Support

Do you have any accessibility needs we should be aware of?

For example: neurodivergence, visual/hearing impairment, learning differences. This helps us make the programme work for you.

What's the best way for you to receive information and feedback?

Section 6: Final Questions

What does success at the end of this programme look like for you?

Based on the programme description, why do you think FishTank is the right fit for you at this stage?

Is there anything else you'd like us to know?