Each proposal will be reviewed internally to determine if it is eligible and complete before it is reviewed by an
independent panel of industry professionals. The panel will meet as a group to discuss the proposals and rank them
using the weighted scoring matrix outlined below. The following criteria could be subject to minor changes.
Criteria
Weighting
% of total
Eligible and Complete?
- Based on the Business Development Program guidelines available at avawpp.com, is the business
eligible? - Is the proposal complete
- Does the proponent commit to some level of cash cost-share of the total project costs?
Yes / No
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Proponent / Owner Profile and expertise
- Does the project team (employees, consultants, advisors) have the experience and capacity to carry
out the proposed work successfully?
5
Background / rationale for proposed project
- Are the drivers for conducting the proposed work clearly explained and compelling
- Can the business case be confirmed based on the information contained in the proposal?
10
Project Objectives
- Are the objectives clear and achievable, given the proposed budget, plan, personnel and timeline?
- Will the project support or result in innovation, new or improved products, systems or processes?
- Is the project intended to help the business attract new investment (business term loan, line of
credit, other financing)? - Does the project provide any training or education opportunities to help improve operations or
management?
10
Project Description
- Does the proposal provide enough information and/or attachments for reviewers to assess it?
- Does the proposal explain what difference the project will make to the organization?
25
Outputs / Deliverables / Impacts
- Does the proposal explain how the deliverables will benefit the organization, attract investment,
facilitate business expansion, enhance manufacturing capability, result in a more highly trained
workforce, improve competitiveness and/or increase sales? - Does the proposal describe its economic impact on Alberta?
- Can information be shared with others to expand the benefits of the project?
10
Timeline & Milestones
- Are the timeline and milestones reasonable and achievable?
5
Alignment with AVAWPP’s BDP Program / Benefits to Stakeholders in Alberta
- Does the proposal align with the BDP?
- Are the benefits to stakeholders in Alberta clear?
15
Amount of Funding Request, Proponent Share of Funding, Budget
- Does the proposal demonstrate a cost-effective approach? Is the value-for-money clear?
- Is there a cash contribution: the higher the cash contribution, the higher the score. Has the
applicant already invested in the project? - Is there an in-kind contribution?
- Is there a third-party contribution?
20
Weighted Total
