Company Selection Criteria

The selection process is based upon a complete 2-page company profile sheet (CPS) covering:

  • Business potential - Potential market of customers for the presented product is attractive and the business model is strong.
     
  • Team experience - Team has skills and experience to grow the business and is able/willing to work with industry & research.
     
  • Product / Technology merit - Technology or product solutions developed are state-of-the-art and well advanced compared to the competitors.
     
  • Competitive position - The intellectual property of the company and its competences and strategic relations are outstanding.
     
  • Investment or partnering interest - The demand/offer to invest in or partner with the company is well defined and potentially attractive for partners.
     
  • Project profile quality - Information available from company profile sheet is complete, clear, balanced and convincing. 
     
    The rating system will be from 0 = minimum to 10 = maximum