Disruptive Technology Award Review Criteria

Here are the criteria that will be used in reviewing applications for the 2020 AACC Disruptive Technology Award. Applications will be scored on a scale of 1 to 100, with the points being distributed as indicated below. After reviewing these criteria, you can apply for the award here.

Technology Vision

(max 50 points)

• Core Technology (10)
  - Clear description of the technology up front
  - Does it solve an unmet need?
• Innovation & Differentiation (10)
  - Has the applicant articulated their technology's uniqueness?
  - Does it provide a better solution than current standard of care or competitive solutions?
• Disruptiveness (20)
  - Disruptiveness of the applicant's product/offering in a rapidly emerging area
  - Will it affect healthcare costs?
  - Will it change current clinical practices?
• Protection (10)
  - What type of intellectual property (Patents; International Patents; Copyright; Trademark; Trade Secret) does the company have?
  - What are the barriers to entry? How can the applicant prevent others from recreating their technology?

Business Vision

(max 15 points)

• Team (10)
  - Clinical Expertise
  - Management Team if applicable
  - Partnerships
  - Mentors, Board of Directors, and Advisory Board
• Regulatory Approval (5)
  - What is the regulatory class (if applicable)?
  - What is the regulatory pathway?
  - How far along the regulatory strategy path is the team?

Market Vision

(max 20 points)

• Market Need (5)
  - Is the applicant solving a problem that needs to be solved?
  - Will the market accept this solution?
  - International markets expansion?
• Target Market and Size (5)
  - Is it focused?
  - Is it realistic (i.e. a solid existing or potential customer base)?
  - Integrity of market analysis
• Competition (10)
  - Has the applicant identified their competition - either direct or indirect?
  - Has the applicant articulated their competitive advantage?

Clarity of presentation and language

(max 5 points)

• A proven and easily understood company profile (5)

Good Fit

(max 5 points)

• Is the company a good fit for the Disruptive Technology Award Competition? (5)

Other/Additional Information

(max 5 points)—BONUS POINTS

• Examples of awards, industry recognition, etc. (5)