Criterion 3: Technical strength of the pCriterion 3: Technical strength of the project, and technical capability and resources available to the applicant

Criterion 3: Technical strength of the project, and technical capability and resources available to the applicant

Merit may be indicated by the applicant through:

• the technical capacity to undertake the project, including:
  • adequate infrastructure, facilities and equipment available to meet the short and long-term requirements of the project;
  • a good understanding of technical product development, testing and production start-up; and
  • appropriately skilled technical staff and/or sub-contractors.
• a well-articulated project plan, including methodologies and milestones linked to a feasible timeframe;
• a strong track record in the project field;
• a project with an appropriate level of innovation, demonstrated by evidence of new technology; and
• a project with an appropriate level of technical risk, demonstrated by uncertainty over the results.