
| Project Submission All applications are made through an online platform. Make sure that your project meets the Call requirements. For assistance in this matter as well as in the filling-out of the submission form, it is advisable that you contact one of the Ignition Partners. |

| Pre-screening Process After submission, a systematic assessment process begins. The first step is a pre-screening assessment carried out by Portugal Ventures. |
 | Assessment Panels The projects selected will be evaluated by multi-disciplinary panels of experts. The evaluation is based on the information given in the application form, as well as on a pitch and Q&A session.
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| Project Evaluation by Portugal Ventures Portugal Ventures will then review the assessment panels' recommendations. Selected projects will be invited to make a second pitch so that Portugal Ventures complements the assessment of the business opportunity and reaches an investment decision.
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 | Investment Contracts will be negotiated and drawn up for the selected projects. Afterwards, the project is ready to receive the investment and to start growing towards global success.
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