The selection criteria are:

• Business potential - The potential market of customers for the presented product is attractive and the business model is strong
• Team experience - Company/project team has skills and experience to grow the business and can work with industry & research entities
• Product / Technology merit - Technology or product solutions developed are state-of-the-art and well advanced compared to competitors
• Competitive position - The intellectual property of the company/project and its competences and strategic relations are outstanding
• Investment or partnering interest - Offer to invest in or partner with your assigned company is well defined and attractive for interested parties
• Project profile quality - Information available from company/project profile sheet is complete, clear, balanced and convincing

In terms of companies' development stage the event will cover:

• Close to market introduction
• Ready for market introduction
• Ready for scaling

*21% VAT might apply
*Organizations, which are located in Belgium, EU non-profit organizations or EU participants, joining on behalf of themselves, need to be charged additional 21% VAT