Application Criteria and Selection Process 

Application criteria

1. Headquarters in: Belgium, Luxembourg or in the Netherlands

2 . Active and innovative in one of the following sectors: 
* ICT: Mobile & Internet, Cloud & Big Data, Fintech, Security
* Cleantech: Resource and Energy efficiency, Energy Storage & Infrastructure
* Life Sciences: Pharma & Industrial Biotech, Medtech and Digital Healthcare

3. Seeking for investment and partnership opportunities in the next 18-24 months

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Selection Process

The investor Jury will screen the Company Profiles of all applicants.

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.