Company Profiles of all applicants will be screened at least two Investor Jury members.

*Deadline for submission: 13 February 2012

Basic criteria to enter the selection process:

 

• Incorporated and actively trading
• No consultancies or agencies unless they can evidence a genuinely innovative product
• Privately owned, including VC & PC-backed companies
• Directly engaged with the technologies behind or in the delivery of digital services or products   

 

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.

Pitch during the European Venture Summit in Düsseldorf (28-29 November 2011)