Prospective technology firms wishing to become apart of the incubator program will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• The prospect has a capable, motivated and professional entrepreneurship team.
• The prospect is capable of making a significant and sustained contribution to the regional economic growth as indicated by the quality and quantity of jobs created, capital investment, return on investments, market share and creation of regional community wealth.
• The prospect has access to financial resources to support business operations through first year.
• The prospect is able to demonstrate a need for being in the incubator environment and the services provided through the incubator partners.
• The prospect is an existing, legally operating business enterprise.
• The prospect presents a comprehensive, well-conceived business plan which defines a strategy for realizing high quality growth.