WP1 aims at understanding the prediction problem, all its parameters, and constraints to provide a tool that supports decision-making. Work is performed under the following tasks:

Task 1.1: Literature review on firm-specific characteristics affecting investment decisions

Task 1.2: Literature review on multi-criteria methodologies enabling the evaluation of alternatives

WP2 aims at integrating existing data on Greek start-ups by carrying out an analysis of existing information. Work is performed under the following tasks:

Task 2.1: Database design

Task 2.2: Database development

WP3 aims at providing a model able to predict financing. Work is performed under the following tasks:

Task 3.1: Prediction methodology development

Task 3.2: Prediction model development

WP4 aims to implement pilots to test the effectiveness of the proposed models, as well as validation and evaluation methodologies to ensure that the proposed model will meet the demands of the intended users. WP is performed under the following tasks:

Task 4.1: DSS software implementation

Task 4.2: DSS verification and evaluation

WP5 is intended to give substantive impetus to the achievement of the project’s objectives. In particular, several communication tools will be used to promote the activities and communicate the results of the project in order to enlarge the audience. Work is performed under the following tasks:

Task 5.1: Website and social media profiles development and continuous update

Task 5.2: Dissemination activities

WP6 is intended to ensure that proper coordination across tasks is maintained to achieve the overall project objectives within time, quality, and budget constraints. Work is performed under the following tasks:

Task 6.1: Administrative coordination

Task 6.2: Scientific coordination