For our organization, cleantech has a broad definition and encompasses a lot of different technology categories. In addition, startups who get into our program are often at very diverse stages of development. In other words, there is certainly no 'perfect' candidate for the Accelerator.

When judges look at your application, they will be evaluating your entry on the following criteria:

• Team Is the company's team promising, credible, and diverse? Have gaps been identified clearly? Do they seem able to attract additional quality team members?

• Technology Is the technology potentially disruptive? Does it demonstrate the potential for a sustainable competitive advantage?

• Market Is the potential market size large enough for sustained business growth, and aligned with the expectations of possible funding sources?