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To submit an investment proposal, you will need to complete all sheets in this Excel workbook.
1) Opportunity Information
• Provide a breif summary of your company and the investment opportunity
2) Self Assessment
• Provide an assessment of the investment opportunity by choosing, from the available options, the response that best re
your project
• Supplement this with a brief description for each criterion.
3) Proposed Use of Proceeds
• Provide a breakdown of the investment opportunity activities, by detailing a number of Objectives, associated Activites,
Expected Outcome and the assocaited Timing for that objective.
• Use both "Proposed Use of Proceeds - Part 1" and the "Proposed Use of Proceeds - Part 2" sheets if appropriate
4) Cost of Objectives
• Under the "Estimates Cost of Objectives:, provide cost estimates for each Objective as defined in the Proposed Use of
Proceeds sheets (s).
5) Supporting Information
• Under "Summary Financial Projections:, provide a view of the anticipated key financial metrics.
• Provide additional supporting information as required, or detail other documents provided as supporting information.
Definitions
• Project – the specific initiative that will be supported by this Proposal
• Senior Management – the key people involved in the project, including executives and other employees across all functions th
are key to the project's success.
• Product/process and/or service – the outcome of the Project, that is to be offered to the market.
• Proposal – this “Proposal for Investement Proposal” document
• In-kind Investment: a contribution to this Proposal not involving a cash contribution, such as time with no compensation, and
equipment or services provided at no charge
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relating to collecting, using and disclosing Personal Information. A copy of AVAC’s Privacy Policy may be obtained at:
http://www.avacltd.com/Downloads/Policies/AVAC_SHORT_FORM_POLIC_v1_.pdf
Instructions to Proponent
> To complete this Proposal you will need to complete the sheets in this Excel workbook.
These sheets are password protected to allow you to tab between the cells that need to be completed. The "Opportunity Description" field is a text
box; to complete this, insert your cursor and type the description information. You may want to check your spelling as the MS "Spell-Check" feature
does not work on password protected sheets.
> Please complete each of the fields below these instructions and do not change any of the information above.
> All the boxes in this form, except for the "Opportunity Description" text box are spreadsheet cells - thus, if you want to insert a carriage return,
use "Alt/Enter". If only "Enter" is pressed, the cursor will move to the next cell.
> In the "Opportunity Description" text box a carriage return will work and you do not need to use "Alt/Enter".
Proponent Information:
Salutation: First Name: Last Name:
Name:
Position:
Company/Organization:
Department:
Mailing Address:
City: Province: Postal Code:
Telephone: Fax:
E-mail:
Opportunity Title:
Opportunity Summary:
(max. 100 words)
Opportunity Description: Using only the space provided below, describe the proposed opportunity (proposal), addressing the following
Describe your proposed characteristics:
opportunity in 750 words or > The critical technology or technologies that form the foundation including the present stage of development of the
less. Do not change the
font or font size. This text technology.
box will accept about 750 > Your team"s current capability, capacity and collaboration with others in the industry.
words. > Potential applications of the technology you will be developing.
> Market opportunity or demand and potential of existing competition using the same or different technology to
address the same problem or application.
> One or two lines that describe any new facilities that may be required.
Budget Information
$$ Requested
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Objective 1 $0
Objective 2 $0
Objective 3 $0
Objective 4 $0
Objective 5 $0
Objective 6 $0
Objective 7 $0
Objective 8 $0
Objective 9 $0
Objective 10 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0
ProGrid® Self-assessment
A1 Stage of Development
Recognizing that commercial success is usually achieved through a sequence of stages, please indicate the statement below that best represents your Proposal:
A The concept behind the commercial opportunity has had a limited level of testing.
B Key elements of the concept behind the commercial opportunity have been confirmed but an integrated system, model or prototype has not yet been developed.
C An integrated system, model or prototype has been developed and tested under limited controlled conditions.
D An integrated system, model or prototype has been developed and successfully tested under a full range of commercially relevant conditions.
Rating Explain and justify your rating for this criterion
A2 External Validation
Recognizing that confirmation of key attributes and performance measures, as described in your project outline, by external bodies will enhance the attractiveness of the
commercial opportunity, please indicate the statement below that best represents your Proposal - The product/process/service behind the commercial opportunity ...
C ... has been evaluated by external organizations who have confirmed key attributes under representative conditions.
D ... has been well tested by external organizations under a range of commercially relevant conditions. These organizations have fully confirmed all key
attributes and performance measures.
A3 Market Channels
Select the statement that best represents the market channels for the product/processes/service
A A product/processes/servicedistribution and sales plan has not been developed.
B A preliminary product/processes/service distribution and sales plan has been developed that includes the type of distributors and sales outlets.
C A detailed product/processes/service distribution and sales plan is in place and has been approved by key stakeholders. Distributors have been identified and
contacted.
D Product/processes/service distribution and sales material has been prepared for a sales and marketing team. The distribution network and sales outlets are in
place and committed.
B2 Business Plan
Recognizing that quality in business planning is essential to successful commercialization, please indicate the statement below that best represents your Proposal:
A Only limited consideration has yet been given to a prospective commercialization strategy for the products/processes/services.
B A prospective commercialization strategy for the products/processes/services has been developed that identifies prospective markets and potential partners.
C A business plan has been developed that identifies the key factors to be addressed in commercializing the products/processes/services (including raw
materials, markets, volumes, margins, channels to the market and competitive position).
D A business plan has been developed that identifies the key factors to be addressed in commercializing the products/processes/services (including raw
materials, markets, volumes, margins, channels to the market and competitive position). The plan contains clear goals with milestones that identify all
necessary resources. Partners and investors have approved and are committed to the business plan.
B3 Regulatory Environment
Recognizing that the ability to meet or exceed existing or potential new regulatory requirements will be critical issues to address, please indicate the statement below
that best represents your Proposal:
A Regulatory issues will be a critical part of the development of the products/processes/services and may prevent successful market introduction.
B Regulatory issues will be a critical part of the development of the products/processes/services and may affect the timing of commercialization, but are unlikely
to prevent it if properly built into the development plan.
C Regulatory issues will not impede the commercialization of the products/processes/services and if they become important factors, may actually assist by
promoting early commercialization.
B4 Intellectual Property
Select the statement that best represents the status for protecting the technology on which the product/processes/service is based:
A Intellectual property protection for the technology is not expected to be feasible or warranted has not yet been considered.
B Steps have been taken to protect the technology through appropriate documentation and confidentiality provisions.
C A strong intellectual property position is expected which will provide a competitive advantage at least through the initial stages of commercialization.
Applications have been submitted to the appropriate regulatory offices and/or steps have been taken to protect trade secrets.
D The technology is well protected and this protection will provide a competitive advantage with no foreseeable challenges. The technology contains a significant
amount of know-how and further work will greatly enhance its future protectability.
C1 Commercial Opportunity
Recognizing that capabilities and ideas should lead to commercial growth, please indicate the statement that best represents your products, processes and/or services ...
C2 Market Acceptance
Recognizing that market receptivity will be a key factor in determining commercial success, please indicate the statement below that best represents your Proposal -
With respect to the products/processes/services that are involved in this commercial opportunity:
A ... there is no evidence at this time of customer acceptance.
B ... preliminary market studies indicate positive customer acceptance.
C ... specific customers have been identified who have indicated their intention to place orders.
D ... current or new customers have provided firm orders.
Rating Explain and justify your rating for this criterion
C ... will have a "window of opportunity" to achieve a viable market position before the competition catches up with equivalent or superior
products/processes/services.
D ... will face only limited or weak competition in the foreseeable future.
Rating Explain and justify your rating for this criterion
C4 Market Scope
Select the statement that best describes the market scope for the product/processes/service...
A ...the size and extent of the market to be served by the product/processes/service has not yet been adequately defined
B ...the market to be served by the product/processes/service will initially be focused on a relatively narrow market sector/region but if successful, can be
extended to other sectors/regions with minimum customization.
C ...the market to be served by the product/processes/service is expected to be large without any significant geographic limitations
D ...it has been demonstrated that the market to be served by the product/processes/service is large with many potentially diverse applications building on the
underlying product/service platform
> Please describe the major objectives, associated activities, expected outcomes, and the timing the activity is to take place.
> The justification boxes are spreadsheet cells; thus, if you want to insert a carriage return use "Alt/Enter". If only "Enter" is pressed, the cursor will move out
of the comment cell.
> If additional space is required please use next worksheet..
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> The justification boxes are spreadsheet cells; thus, if you want to insert a carriage return use "Alt/Enter". If only "Enter" is pressed, the cursor will move out
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Sources of Investment
> The Total Cost of Objectives for the above project must match the Total Sources of Investment below.
> Internal salaries are included as part of the in-kind contribution to the project.
> Contribution to date should only include expenditures directly relating to the project being considered under this Proposal.
> AVAC will not provide more than 50% of the total project cost.
> If additional space is required please use add additional rows.
Please identify any other information that will assist AVAC evaluate the merits of this Proposal.
Please send a one page biography for each applicant and any co-applicants.
Email this to avacinfo@avacltd.com