While I agree with your list, I would like to add that working side by side with professionals in the industry for which you are trying to get funding for could

While I agree with your list, I would like to add that working side by side with professionals in the industry for which you are trying to get funding for could be the most valuable resource available. This allows you to gain an insight as to how a particular industry works as well as being able to network with the right people to help move you forward. Having the right team and the right people working along side you, can be a greater asset to any company wanting to achieve success. Without great people, there's no great success.