# ApproachAnalysis Workflow

## Purpose

Analyse which of the Six Energy Innovation Approaches is most relevant to a startup or business idea.

## When to Use

Triggered when user asks about approach levels, approach assessment, or which approach fits their startup.

## Steps

1. **Gather startup information**: Ask about the business idea, technology, target customers, and market

2. **Reference the framework**: Use `documents/Energy_innovation_for_the_21st_and_22nd_century.pdf` to identify the appropriate approach

3. **Apply diagnostic criteria**:
   - Who are the typical customers? (traditional energy providers, large energy users, etc.)
   - What is the core value proposition?
   - What is the technology or solution type?

4. **Provide assessment**:
   - Identify current approach level
   - Explain reasoning based on document definitions
   - Suggest progression paths to higher approaches

5. **Offer actionable next steps**: Keep initial response concise, offer to expand

## Reference Documents

- `documents/Energy_innovation_for_the_21st_and_22nd_century.pdf` (primary)
- `documents/Energy_innovation_for_the_21st_and_22nd_century-Appendix.pdf`
