Company Selection Process
All prospoective presenting companies can regsiter online, fill out a 2-page profile and upload a presentation. Then the selection committee of investors will conduct an online review and select the top 25 to pictch at the event.
The selection committee grades each company profile based on:
- 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.