How are the awardees selected?
Each Phase 1 proposal is evaluated and numerically scored by two Agency experts familiar with the topic, according to prescribed criteria contained in the program solicitation. Selection is based on those technical scores, combined with a priority ranking provided by the laboratory management sponsoring the topic, with heavy emphasis on the probability of commercialization of the technology. The selection methodology is similar for Phase 2, and even greater emphasis is given to the commercial potential of the project.
