Round One​ - 40 Points Total

Innovation (0-10 Points):​​​

• How is this capability accomplished today and what are the limitations of current practice?

• Does the proposed idea utilize novel theoretical concepts, approaches, methodologies, instrumentation, or services? (Note that the proposed technology can also enhance an existing approach.)​

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Approach (0-10 Points):​​​

• Are the overall strategy, methodology, and analyses well-reasoned and appropriate to test the proposed idea?

• Why will this new approach succeed?​

• What are the risks and mitigation strategies?

• How does the approach consider NASA science needs?

• What are the milestones?

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Team/Founder Aptitudes (0-10 Points):​​​

• Does the individual or team demonstrate high level of ability and dedication?

• Were the passion, drive, discipline, ability to work collaboratively and willingness to push forward under conditions of extreme business uncertainty successfully demonstrated?

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Commercialization (0-10 Points):​​​

• Is there a clear path for the product/service to achieve NASA's missions and/or reach the market demand?

• Are the product users and purchasers clearly identified?

• Does the submission demonstrate a realistic understanding of commercial market size and current landscape?

• Is there evidence that market research or analysis of competitors was conducted?

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