IDEAS Women: An AI-driven Swiss–Polish Digital Platform
A binational research and innovation project designed to empower and scale female-led startups through integrated research, education, acceleration, and AI-powered community building.
Mission
Empower and scale female-led startups in Switzerland and Poland through an AI-driven platform integrating research, education, acceleration, community, and policy.
Challenge
Female founders face persistent barriers: limited access to funding, networks, internationalization expertise, and visibility in the startup ecosystem.
Approach
Binational collaboration combining Swiss and Polish expertise to create a comprehensive support ecosystem backed by rigorous research and AI technology.
Programme Details
Budget & Funding
Project Consortium
Four leading institutions from Switzerland and Poland collaborating to deliver impact
SGH Warsaw School of Economics
Leading research institution coordinating the project and conducting ecosystem analysis.
ZHAW School of Management and Law
Swiss research partner contributing expertise in entrepreneurship and innovation management.
Faktorama Capital 1 Sp. z o.o.
Technology provider developing and maintaining the AI-powered matchmaking platform.
Impact Hub Zürich AG
Acceleration partner delivering programmes, workshops, and community engagement.
Strategic Goals
Research-Driven Insights
Comprehensive ecosystem mapping and needs analysis to inform evidence-based interventions
Open Educational Resources
Multilingual, freely accessible curriculum empowering founders with essential skills
Intensive Acceleration
Structured programme delivering mentoring, training, and investor access to 40 startups
AI-Powered Platform
Intelligent matchmaking connecting founders, mentors, and investors at scale
Policy Impact
Evidence-based recommendations to improve support structures for female entrepreneurs
Community Building
Workshops, events, and role model visibility creating lasting ecosystem connections
Sustainability
Long-term viability with 50% of platform costs secured beyond project end
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Our project contributes to six UN SDGs