Systematic intake through dynamic application forms with eligibility verification and automated team identifier generation
Key Activities:
• Application submission workflow
• Document upload & validation
• TRL 0-1 baseline establishment
2
Internal Screening
Multi-reviewer assessment with standardized evaluation criteria and blind scoring to minimize bias
Key Activities:
• Staff reviewer assignment
• Independent scoring workflow
• Shortlist/reject decision
3
External Screening
Expert validation from industry and academic specialists with structured review instruments
Key Activities:
• Expert assignment by domain
• Technical assessment forms
• Consolidated recommendations
4
Funding Evaluation
Financial assessment with CSMC approval, tranche planning, and digital sanction order generation
Key Activities:
• Budget requirement review
• Tranche schedule development
• Sanction order with digital signature
Entry Stage Output:
Approved projects with signed sanction orders, defined tranche schedules, assigned budgets, and readiness for formal onboarding into active portfolio
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PART 2: MANAGING & MONITORING
Active Project Execution with Continuous TRL Assessment
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Onboarding
Project activation through intelligent mentor assignment, kickoff coordination, milestone registration, and TRL roadmap establishment
Key Activities:
• Mentor matching algorithm execution
• Kickoff meeting scheduling
• Project workspace creation
• TRL roadmap from current to target state
6
Execution & Operations
Continuous portfolio monitoring through monthly reporting cadence, expense verification, milestone tracking, and systematic TRL evidence capture
Key Activities:
• Monthly progress report submission
• Mentor assessment & feedback
• Expense documentation with receipts
• TRL evidence package compilation
7
PMMC Monitoring
Monthly governance oversight with portfolio analytics, tranche authorization, IP screening, and strategic intervention decisions
Key Activities:
• Committee scorecard review
• Comparative portfolio analysis
• Tranche release authorization
• Strategic pivot/continuation decisions
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Evaluation Parameters During Management Phase
TRL 0
Market Need Assessment
• 15+ User questionnaires
• 10+ Literature reviews
• Pain point documentation
• Gap identification in existing solutions
TRL 1
Problem Statement Articulation
• Novelty verification vs 5+ existing solutions
• Market sizing (TAM/SAM/SOM)
• Value proposition clarity
• Better/Cheaper/Faster analysis
TRL 2
Ideation & Hypothesis
• 3+ Potential solution pathways
• Comparative evaluation matrix
• Concept development rationale
• Solution selection justification
TRL 3
Proof of Concept
• 20+ Customer validation interviews
• LTV:CAC ratio 3:1 demonstration
• Team feasibility (Hustler/Hacker/Missionary)
• Sustainability assessment
Management Stage Output:
Projects with documented TRL progression, verified milestone achievements, validated expense utilization, mentor evaluations, and readiness for formal closure assessment
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PART 3: CLOSURE
Project Completion & Impact Assessment
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Closure & Impact Documentation
Formal project completion through utilization certification, final TRL assessment, impact quantification, outcome documentation, and alumni status determination
Verification Activities
• Milestone completion verification
• Final TRL assessment with evidence
• Financial utilization audit
• Impact assessment & documentation
• Final project report compilation
Documentation Deliverables
• Utilization certificate
• Final TRL assessment report
• Prototype documentation
• Lessons learned documentation
• Alumni database update
Closure Stage Output:
Complete project documentation including utilization certificates, final TRL assessment reports, impact quantification, prototype demonstrations, and formalized alumni status enabling continued institutional engagement and organizational learning