CDL Applications Process
To apply to the CDL program, you will be asked to follow these steps:
- Step 1: Express your interest – We’ll send you a confirmation email with more information about CDL.
- Step 2: Understanding CDL – In your confirmation email, you can either start your application or watch a webinar to learn more about our program
- Step 3: Start your application – Sign up for your CDL Application Portal account, set-up your company profile, and start your application
NOTE: IF YOU ARE APPLYING TO EITHER THE QUANTUM OR BLOCKCHAIN STREAMS,PLEASE SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE FOR THESE SEPARATE APPLICATIONS.
Prepare for your Application
- Review CDL’s specialized stream offerings
- Watch a 15-minute webinar for an overview of the program
- Browse CDL mentors who help our founder set objectives
- Consider these topics/questions before beginning you application in the CDL Application Portal:
- An informed understanding of CDL locations and stream selection
- An overview of your company
- Your team’s background
- The core technology (and its differentiation)
- Funding and revenue information
- Why CDL?
Applications close at 11:59PM Eastern on July 31, 2022. Interviews will be held in August 2022.
Due to COVID-19, CDL has developed the capability to deliver the program online. Each CDL location will follow the guidance of local public health officials to reevaluate opportunities to transition back to in-person sessions and activities.
Please review our Frequently Asked Questions for further information regarding the CDL application process and operations.
Take the Next Step to #BuildSomethingMassive
Are you interested to learn more about CDL and apply to our 2022/23 Program Year? Answer a few quick questions below, and we’ll be in touch with next steps.
Apply to our CDL Quantum or CDL Blockchain streams through a separate application form available below:
CDL Quantum
Creative Destruction Lab is now accepting founder applications for its 2022/23 Quantum Stream at CDL-Toronto (Toronto, Canada).
- Wave 1 application deadline: March 14, 2022
- Wave 2 (Final) application deadline: May 23, 2022
Apply for CDL Quantum
CDL Blockchain
Creative Destruction Lab is now accepting founder applications for its 2022/23 Blockchain Stream at CDL-Toronto (Toronto, Canada).
- Wave 1 application deadline: March 14, 2022
- Wave 2 (Final) application deadline: June 6, 2022
Apply for CDL Blockchain
Questions?
Send us a note at admissions@creativedestructionlab.com.