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 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
Proponent / Owner Profile and expertise
- Does the project team (employees, consultants, advisors) have the experience and capacity to carry
out the proposed work successfully?
10
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 (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?
- Can the project be completed by March 31, 2026?
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?
10
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 a third-party contribution?
20
Weighted Total
