Measuring impact

Tracking what matters

IDEAS Women is committed to rigorous impact measurement. Here's how we track progress against our key performance indicators.

Key Impact Targets

40
Startups Accelerated
500
Platform Users
5-7
OER Modules
≥200
Connections Made

Success Indicators (by Dec 2028)

Funding Success
≥30%
of startups securing follow-on funding
Survival Rate
60%
still operating after 12 months
Sustainability
≥50%
platform costs secured by 2029

Detailed Impact Metrics

Startup Acceleration

40
Startups Accelerated
20 from Switzerland, 20 from Poland
≥30%
Securing Follow-on Funding
Target: 12+ startups raising additional capital
60%
Survival Rate (12 months)
Target: 24+ startups still operating after 1 year
≥100h
Support per Startup
Mentoring, workshops, and investor access

Platform & Community

500
Platform Users
Founders, mentors, investors, and experts
≥200
Successful Connections
Mentor-mentee matches and investor introductions
60+
Cross-border Matches
Swiss-Polish mentoring relationships
100+
Investor Introductions
Warm connections to potential funders

Education & Learning

5-7
OER Modules
Multilingual (EN/DE/PL), CC-BY licensed
≥200
Course Completions
Founders completing learning modules
≥80%
Learner Satisfaction
Target satisfaction rate for OER content
3
Languages
English, German, and Polish

Workshops & Events

10
Workshops
5 in Switzerland, 5 in Poland
≥250
Total Participants
Founders, mentors, and ecosystem players
≥20
Female Role Models
Successful founders sharing their stories
10,000
Media Reach
Target audience reached through communications

Policy & Research

≥2
Policy Briefs
Evidence-based recommendations for policymakers
≥50
Interviews
In-depth conversations with female founders
≥400
Survey Responses
Quantitative data from both countries
4
Focus Groups
Qualitative insights from founder communities

Sustainability

≥50%
Post-Project Funding
Platform costs secured by 2029
TRL 7
Technology Readiness
Platform ready for market deployment
2
Countries
Sustainable binational ecosystem
4
Partner Institutions
Long-term commitment beyond project

Project Timeline & Progress

Year 1 (2026)

In Progress
15% Complete
Ecosystem research completed (December 2026)
OER modules developed (July 2026–June 2027)
Platform beta launched (June 2027)
First accelerator cohort starts (October 2026)

Year 2 (2027)

Upcoming
0% Complete
Full platform launch (December 2027)
Second accelerator cohort (March 2027)
Policy briefs published (Mid-2027)
Cross-border workshops (Throughout 2027)

Year 3 (2028)

20% Complete
500 platform users reached (June 2028)
40 startups completed programme (December 2028)
Sustainability plan executed (Q4 2028)
Final impact assessment
Beyond 2028

Long-term vision

Beyond project completion, we're building sustainable infrastructure for lasting ecosystem change.

Policy influence

Evidence-based recommendations shaping support structures and funding mechanisms for female entrepreneurs in both countries.

Sustainable platform

Self-sustaining digital infrastructure continuing to connect founders, mentors, and investors beyond 2028.

Thriving ecosystem

Strengthened networks, increased visibility, and reduced barriers creating lasting opportunities for female founders.

Commitment to Transparency

As a publicly funded research project, we're committed to transparent reporting and rigorous evaluation. Progress updates, research findings, and impact data will be published regularly on this website and through academic channels. All metrics are tracked systematically and will be independently evaluated to ensure accountability to funders, partners, and the broader ecosystem.