Describes how the proposed project may lead to positive economic impact for the State of Maine:
New jobs or preservation of existing jobs in Maine, or new workforce skills development
New products, process and/or services introduced to the market
New invention disclosures, intellectual property protection (patents, copyrights, trademarks, plant rights, etc.), licenses
Define the additional funding required for commercialization? Define the plans to secure additional matching funds, if not already committed? Does it involve new capital coming into the Maine economy including sales revenue, grants and contracts from federal or other external sources, debt or equity investment from outside of Maine.