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Physical Science and Energy Investment Application

Next proposal due: July 8, 2013. It is strongly recommended to submit an Executive Summary at least 2 weeks before the proposal is due.

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Overview

As BFTP/SEP seeks to invest in only the most promising and sustainable ventures, funding for physical sciences companies is extremely competitive. Most of the companies successful in raising BFTP/SEP funding possess the following characteristics:

Experienced business management
Strong IP and patent protection
Disruptive and unique technology
Sound business and scientific approach
Leveraged sources of capital (SBIR, Angel, Early Stage Venture Capital, other state funding sources)
Ability to achieve a significant milestone with BFTP/SEP dollars
Long term sustainability and job creation
Beta customers and/or product sales