1. How far along is the project or business?
An idea or concept note Feasibility or pre-feasibility done In development, permits under way Built and operating (or scaling)
2. Is there a legal entity that can sign a financing agreement?
Not yet registered Registered, no audited accounts Registered with audited accounts
3. What financial information do you have?
Rough numbers only A basic budget or spreadsheet A full financial model with assumptions Financial model plus audited history
4. How will the project earn or receive money?
Funders call this the revenue or repayment story.
Still working it out A clear plan, nothing signed Letters of intent from buyers or offtakers Signed contracts, PPA or offtake
5. How much of your own or partner money is committed?
None yet Under 10% of the total cost 10–25% More than 25%
6. Where are you with permits, land and licences?
Not started Applications in progress Main permits and land secured Not applicable to this project
7. Can you measure the climate or social impact?
Not measured yet Estimates we prepared ourselves Third-party verified or a monitoring plan
8. Has the team delivered something similar before?
This is our first project of this type Some relevant experience or advisers A clear delivery track record