Selection Process

Company Profiles of all applicants will be screened by one Advisory Board Member as well as two Expert Reviewers.
*Deadline for submission: April 5th 2013

The selection process will be based on the following categories:

• Business potential - The potential market of customers for the presented product is attractive and the business model is   strong
   
• Team experience - Company 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.