Table 14 Survey questions

A. Indicate the degree of importance assigned to the following quantitative information regarding innovative projects for the investment decision

1. Expected investment profitability and estimated creation of value through the techniques of capital budgeting (VAN, TIR…)

2. Estimated time to convert the patent and/or the prototype in a marketable product/service

3. Quantitative analysis of the market to estimate the interest of potential customers for the new product

4. Historical data related to the economic and financial performance of the firm in previous years

5. Personal guarantees and collateral of the proposer

B. Indicate the degree of importance assigned to the following qualitative information regarding innovative projects for the investment decision

1. Private information about the entrepreneur

2. Scientific curriculum of the entrepreneur

3. Leadership skills of the entrepreneur towards his employees

4. Organization of the firm and quality of the information system

5. Degree of difficulty in the technical implementation related to the industrial manufacturing of the prototype

6. Personal relationships among family partners