LaunchPad
Judging Criteria
what you need to know
Evaluating LaunchPad submissions is the job of our panel of preliminary judges. They perform an incredible amount of work in a very short time, spending countless hours reviewing applications and selecting businesses that demonstrate plans with great potential to benefit the Maine economy.
Before you apply
take a minute to review the judging criteria
Viability![](https://gsb.ibec.me/wp-content/uploads/Asset-5.png)
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Scalability![](https://gsb.ibec.me/wp-content/uploads/Business-Services-Investments-Icon-RGB-300x245.png)
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Uniqueness![](https://gsb.ibec.me/wp-content/uploads/Asset-2.png)
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Uniqueness
What makes your business stand out: how has it disrupted the market / how is it innovative?
Management![](https://gsb.ibec.me/wp-content/uploads/Cross-Messaging-Team-Banking-Icon-300x142.png)
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Impact![](https://gsb.ibec.me/wp-content/uploads/Asset-4.png)
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Impact
The impact of the grant to your business, as well as the impact your business seeks to have on the community, job creation, and Maine economy
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Maine needs to grow its businesses, and the fact that Gorham Savings Bank is stepping up and offering this service and showcasing us in front of Maine... it's huge."
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2017 LaunchPad Winner, David Koorits, Good To-Go