Selection Process



Day 1: (27 September 2010)

Venture Academy

  • Each selected company has to complete a 2-page Company Profile Sheet (CPS)
  • Based on the profile provided (and on additional requested information if needed) the Advisory Board will select the best 20 candidates

Day 2: (28 September 2010)

Investment Forum

  • Companies which have participated at the Venture Academy are given priority to pitch in front of investors
  •  The Advisory Board has the final say on the selection process


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.

To apply as a Presenting Company, you should now:

          o Register for the event on our website
          o Fill out your online profile completely