Check your project’s readiness

A bank, fund or akimat checks a project against these twenty points. Tick what you already have and get the list of what the committee will ask about.

Market: what the committee checks

Market size is backed by sourcesDemand is built bottom-up, from customers and average ticketCompetitors are analysed by price and shareThe target customer is described concretelyThere is evidence of sales or demand

Finance: what the committee checks

Financial model covers at least the loan termBreak-even point is calculatedThere are risk scenarios: base and worstSources of repayment are spelled outFigures across sections do not contradict each other

Technology and product: what the committee checks

The technology is explained clearly for an expertEquipment is selected, supplier quotes are in handCapacity is calculated and matches the sales planLand and infrastructure requirements are coveredTechnical risks are named and mitigated

Institution requirements: what the committee checks

Requirements of the specific bank or fund are metThe document follows their methodologyRequired opinions and certificates are preparedDocuments are ready for the defenceYou know which questions will be asked