Selection Process

Each registered company profile will be screened by three Expert Reviewers. The top rated 24 from the online selection process will be invited to pitch in Rome on 16 April 2015.

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.