NRF PROOF-OF-CONCEPT (POC) GRANT SCHEME Industry Feedback Form Note: Please send completed form to daniel_wong@nrf.gov.sg upon completion. Your feedback will be held strictly in confidence. Company: Name & title: Work email id: Background 1. Please provide name, institution of grant applicant, and title of the POC project that you are providing feedback. 2. Please comment on the context of your interaction with the POC grant applicant. 3. Does your company have any previous research collaboration with POC grant applicant? If yes, please elaborate. 4. Did your company enagage the applicant as a consultant before? If yes, please elaborate. The Business Proposition 5. Based on your understanding of the POC proposal, please categorize it into the following A disruptive technology which can solve an existing problem with unquestionable value if successful A novel technology which can address an existing problem with attractive cost and performance attributes An incremental enhancement of an existing solution A new solution to a new (emerging) problem If necessary, use the space below to explain your choice. The Team 6. How would you rate this POC team? Complete team with “pedigrees” Strong team with all the relevant technology expertise and market focus Strong team with all the relevant technology expertise but having an academic focus. Lack some key expertise but otherwise a competent team Others, pls specify The Market Opportunity 7. Based on your knowledge, how would you describe the market that this POC project is targeting? Large and growing market with strong and diverse base of relevant prospects; positive and convincing feedback from would be customers Sizable market with some early customer interest Nascent market with uncertain timing; may need to create demand Others, pls specify The Technology 8. In your opinion, what risks/challenges are there in bringing this POC to fruition? The Competition 9. What are the (1) advantages and (2) key differences of this POC technology over the current solutions in the market place? Overall 10. How would you rate this proposal based on your professional expertise in this field? The best encountered in my career Outstanding, top 5% Excellent, top 10% Very good (well above average) Others (pls specify) 11. If this proposal comes from within your organization, how likely will your management support and fund the project? Certainly Possibly Not likely Definitely no go If necessary, use the space below to explain your choice. 12. What would be the involvement of your organization in this POC? (please be as specific as possible) 13. How would this POC project bring value to your organization?