The Nest Application

The Nest Application

Thank you for your interest in The Nest. Please note the following instructions for your application.

1.  The Nest is designed to support business start-ups between 0-3 years

2.  This form should be completed by the principal applicant or owner of the business

3.  Applicants must be a legal business or business idea

4.  Applicants must be either a student, member of staff or a recent graduate of the university

5.  Applicants must have a business plan and be willing to make this available

6.  All applications should be submitted electronically. Please do not submit a hard copy of the application form. Completed forms should be submitted to

7.  Please ensure that all sections of the form are duly completed. Indicate NA (not applicable) where appropriate

8.  All international applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport visa page

9.  In order to expedite the processing and evaluation of your application, please provide full but concise details as requested in the form.

10.  Your information will be added to the Kingston University spreadsheet

11.  Successful applicants must abide by The Nest terms and conditions and sign the agreement for use of the office before commencing access.

12.  You will be notified within 14 days of the outcome of your application

Part 1: Applicant Details:

Status: (Please tick)
Student / Degree Name:
Date of Birth:
Year of Study:
Student ID:
Alumni
Staff / Job Title:
Date of Birth:
Department:
Staff ID:
Name: / Visa Status(delete as appropriate):
International/ EU/ UK
Primary Address: / Post Code:
Telephone: / Mobile:
Primary Email: / Alternative Email:

Part 2: Company Details:

Company Type: (Please tick)
Limited Company Partnership Sole Proprietorship
What stage of development is your business at? (tick)
Pre start up (at business planning stage not yet trading)
Start-up (about to trade or already trading)
Date of registration:
Registered office address:
Registered number:
Website Address and business email:
Names and Positions of Staff / 1.
2.
3.
Date Commenced Trading:

Part 3: Business Information

Name of business:
Type of business: (Please tick)
Product Service
What service/product does your business provide?
What are the key objectives?
Do you have a written business plan?
Yes No
Description of product(s)/service(s):
Resources necessary for operation (e.g. people, equipment, financing):
1 Year financial Projection:
-  Revenue
-  Expenses
Marketing Plan:
-  Target Market
-  How will you reach your target market?
-  What are your business’ strengths and weaknesses?
-  What are your business’ opportunities and threats?
Brief details of relevant experience/qualifications:
Brief details of any business support or mentoring received to date:
For what purposes do you intend to use The Nest? (e.g. office space, business advice etc.)
What do you intend to apply for? (Tick all that apply)
Fixed Desk Space (over 18 hours a week) Hot Desk (temporary) Registered office
Which days do you intend to use the Nest, it is compulsory you are using it at least one day a fortnight and at what time? (Please indicate times next to each day in the table). Tick and times.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
When do you hope to start operating from The Nest?
How did you hear about The Nest?

Part 4: Declaration by Applicant

I, hereby declare the information provided in the application form is true and correct

Name of Applicant:
Date:

For office use only

K Number

Date Joined Nest

3 Month Review

6 Month Review

Mentor: