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Project Selection Program

PROPOSALS
SCREENING
CLASSIFICATION

GATE 1:  FULL TECHNICAL PLAN + PRELIMINARY ECONOMIC/BUSINESS PLAN

Scientific and Technological Merit

• Technical innovation
• High technical risk with evidence of feasibility
• Detailed technical plan

Potential for Broad-Based Economic Benefits

• National economic benefits
• Need for ATP funding
• Pathway to economic benefits

Gate 1 Debriefing

GATE 2:  FULL ECONOMIC/BUSINESS PROPOSAL + BUDGET NARRATIVE

Gate 2 Debriefing

GATE 3:  SEMIFINALISTS IDENTIFIED

• Oral Review

Gate 3 Debriefing

GATE 4:  AWARD

• Cooperative Agreement