Selection Criteria

Basic criteria:

• An independent company with operational headquarters in the EEA. 
• Active in space-related technologies. 
• Seeking growth funding in the next 12-18 months.

• 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. 
• "Space" connection - The company is using space-related technology, applications or services in a non-space environment.