Factor | Description | Points |
Age | 18-24 25-32 33-39 40-44 45-54 | 20 |
30 |
25 |
20 |
15 |
English Language | - Vocational or Higher
- Proficient or higher
| 5 |
10 |
Qualifications | - Australian trade certificate, Diploma or Bachelor degree or a Bachelor degree recognised by the Minister
- Bachelor Degree in Business, Science or Technology
| 5 |
10 |
Business experience | - Greater than four years business experience
- Greater than seven years business experience
| 10 |
15 |
Investment experience | - Greater than four years investment experience
- Greater than seven years investment experience
| 10 |
15 |
Financial metrics | - Net business and personal assets
- AUD 800 000
- AUD 1.3 million
- AUD 1.8 million
- AUD 2.25 million
| 5 |
15 |
25 |
35 |
Business Turnover | - AUD 500 000
- AUD 1 million
- AUD 1.5 million
- AUD 2 million
| 5 |
15 |
25 |
35 |
Innovation | - Registered patents or registered designs
- Evidence of trademarks
- Evidence of joint venture agreements
- Evidence of export trade
- Gazelle business
- 6. Evidence of receipt of grants or venture capital funding
| 15 |
10 |
5 |
15 |
10 |
10 |
State or territory nomination | Special endorsement (limited places) | 10 |
