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Business Management Consulting Program Business Application

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Business Management Consulting Program. Selected businesses are paired with a team of UW Foster School of Business students who work on real business challenges and opportunities. Student teams are supported by professional advisors who provide guidance to the students and valuable insights to participating businesses.
Please complete the application below to help us learn more about your business and consulting needs.

If you have any questions about the program or application process, please contact:

Gabriela Michan
Consulting and Business Development Center

Business Technology Consulting Program Business Application

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Business Technology Consulting Program. Selected businesses are paired with a team of UW Foster School of Business students who work on real-world technology challenges and opportunities. Student teams are supported by professional advisors who provide guidance to the students and valuable insights to participating businesses.
 
Please complete the application below to help us learn more about your business and technology consulting needs.
 
If you have any questions about the program or application process, please contact:
 
Santana Deanda
Consulting and Business Development Center

Foster Ignition Fund - Impact Lending Program Business Application

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Foster Ignition Fund – Impact Lending Program at the University of Washington Foster School of Business.

Selected businesses are paired with teams of UW Foster MBA students who work on real-world financial challenges and opportunities. Student teams assess business financials, develop financial projections, evaluate financing needs, and help businesses prepare for potential lending opportunities. Through this program, participating businesses gain valuable financial insights and recommendations to support their growth and access to capital.

Please complete the application below to help us learn more about your business, financial needs, and growth objectives.

If you have any questions about the program or application process, please contact:

Santana Deanda
Consulting and Business Development Center
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Program Commitment

Businesses selected for the program must commit to the following:

  • 2.5 hours to attend Business Advising Day in November 2026 (in person at the UW campus)
  • 2.5 hours to attend the Program Kickoff in January 2027 (virtual).
  • Approximately 1–2 hours per week from January through March 2027, including about 1 hour per week for meetings with the student consulting team (in person or virtual).
  • 1.5 hours to attend the Final Presentations in March 2027 (in person at the UW campus).
  • 2 hours to attend the Year-End Program Celebration in May 2027 (in person at the UW campus).

Businesses selected for the program must commit to the following:
  • 2–3 hours for the Program Kickoff.
  • 1–2 hours per week meeting with and supporting the student consulting team.
  • 2–3 hours for midpoint and lender-related review meetings, as needed.
  • 2–3 hours for the Final Presentation and loan package review.

Businesses selected for the program must be financially and operationally prepared to participate in FIN 579. Participating businesses must be willing to provide requested financial and business documentation (including financial statements, tax returns, debt information, and ownership details), engage with MBA student consultants, and collaborate in the development of a lender-ready loan package and business recommendations.











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