1. Initially, INO is inclined towards promotion and education. As time proceeds, the importance of solving problems (in particular, environmental and industrial issues), commercialization, and business aspect will be highlighted. It is also envisaged that the expected technology readiness level and manufacturing readiness level of each teams’ plans will be increased. TRL 5 and MRL 4 may be targeted for later INO periods.
2. Creation of an international acceleration network among member economies is a part of the long term vision. The objectives behind this network are as follows:
2.1. The identification of venture investors and making a connection between them and winners of the competition.
2.2. The identification of technology buyers
2.3. The familiarity with industrial challenges through categorized information of related organizations and using them as central topics in INO.