The following is a list of criteria that we will employ to evaluate applications:

• Completeness and balance in the startup team in terms of skills, effort and commitment
• No conflicting commitments that could materially affect the team’s ability to focus on their business and produce desired results
• Presence of a clear and strong business proposition that is both viable and attractive
• Element of uniqueness in the idea that sets it apart from competing solutions and creates exceptional value
• Significant upside or scalability of the business idea
• Clearly stated technology focus and how it will contribute to the success of the idea
• Demonstrable and clear understanding of the target market
• Ability of the team to participate fully in the NSPIRE program

However, if you do not meet one or more of these criteria, but still believe that you have a great business idea with which we could help you, we would certainly encourage you to apply.