Company Selection Process

30-40 companies from Vaud and Switzerland will be selected to present. Companies shall complete online a 2-page company profile.

Each selected presenting company at the Forum presents for 8 minutes, with a further 7 minutes for expert panel questions and feedback.

The expert panel scores each presentation 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.