The New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund is structured to encourage its participants to set goals to measure the success of their project. The Mentorship Program led by Mount Sinai Innovation Partners (MSIP) has structured program engagement points, goals that provide direction and forecast the strengths and weaknesses as projects develop in six-month intervals. MSIP has recruited industry mentors that are strategically matched to awardees based on expertise and the projects unique needs.