All applications will be reviewed according to these criteria
Viability of Commercialization and Business Model
Generation of revenue and maintenance of a cost structure that allows for a competitive and sustainable business; demonstrated readiness of the applicant’s technology or innovation to fulfill its needed value proposition
Customer Value
Provision of significant value for customers for which they are willing to pay; addressing a substantial market
Food and Agriculture Innovation
Pushing the state-of-the-art in food and agriculture and contributing to making Upstate NY a global leader in food and agriculture innovation
Regional Job Creation
Potential for creation of high-quality jobs in the Grow-NY Region
Team
Quality and completeness of the team and their readiness to deliver