Application statuses, explained

Your application moves through a small set of states between submission and a final decision. There’s no dashboard for tracking these — you’ll always hear about a change by email, on the same thread you already have. Here’s what each one means in plain language, and what, if anything, you need to do about it.

In review

A reviewer has your application and is reading it. On some applications, a second reviewer takes a closer look before anything moves forward — that’s normal, not a sign of a problem. What to do: nothing — you’ll hear from us by email.

Needs more from you

The reviewer replied with specific questions about your application, and things are paused until you answer them. This is a good sign: it means someone read closely enough to want more detail on something specific. What to do: reply on that same email thread. The application only moves forward once you do.

Ready

Nothing is outstanding on your side. Your application is complete, every open question has been answered, and it’s sitting in the queue awaiting the final decision. What to do: nothing.

Approved

You’re in. You’ll get an email describing next steps, and you’ll start working with the team from there. What to do: reply to that email and get to work.

Not this time

A rejection — but one that comes with direct feedback in the decision email, not a form letter. We’re deliberately selective, because our referrals only carry weight with partner programs if we don’t send everyone forward. What to do: read the feedback closely. It’s the most honest read on your application you’re going to get, and it’s worth more than the rejection itself.

Graduated

The goal state. Your team is being referred onward to partner accelerators, carrying the weight of the review you’ve already been through. What to do: congratulations — go ship.