Scoring Criteria for SAH Assistive Technology Grants

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SCORING CRITERIA FOR SAH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY GRANTS
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IMPORTANT: Applicants for SAH Assistive technology grants must provide responses addressing the six criteria items shown below.
NOTE: If additional space is needed please attach separate sheet(s) and indicate item number with response.

(1) Describe how the new assistive technology is innovative:

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(2) Explain how the new assistive technology will meet a specific, unmet need among eligible individuals:

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(3) Explain how the new assistive technology is specifically designed to promote the ability of eligible individuals to live more
independently:

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(4) Describe the new assistive technology's concept, size and scope:

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(5) Describe the implementation plan with major milestones for bringing the new assistive technology into production and to the market.
(Note - The milestones must be meaningful and achieveable within a specific timeframe):

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(6) Explain what uniquely positions the technology grant applicant in the marketplace.
(Note - This can include a focus on the characteristics such as the economic reliability of the technology grant applicant, the
technology grant applicant's status as a minority or veteran-owned business, or other characteristics that the technology grant
applicant wants to include to show how it will help protect the interests of, or further the mission of the Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA)):

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