Impact and evaluation
Evidence before claims
ICLI distinguishes programme activity, participant outputs, intended outcomes and verified progression so institutions can see what happened—and what has not yet been established.
The evidence chain
Measure each step for what it is.
Inputs
Facilitator time, partner contributions, participant support and agreed resources.
Activities
Diagnostics, workshops, challenge sprints, coaching, pitching and pathway conversations.
Outputs
Attendance, canvases, team charters, prototypes, pitches and next-step plans.
Intended outcomes
Changes in skill articulation, confidence, collaboration, opportunity awareness and readiness.
Verified progression
Follow-up evidence such as continued activity, applications, introductions or venture milestones—reported separately.
Responsible reporting
Context belongs beside every number.
A published metric should state the cohort, date, numerator, denominator, question or method and relevant limitations. Opportunities listed, introductions made, applications submitted, offers received and starts are different measures and should not be combined.
No measured programme results are currently published on this website. When verified evidence is available, it should be reviewed and presented without turning pilot targets into outcomes.
Programme design
Agree the evaluation before the first session.
Baseline
Record the starting point and the participant context needed for responsible interpretation.
Visible practice
Use artefacts, observed behaviour and feedback rather than confidence claims alone.
Follow-up
Plan suitable 30-, 90- or 180-day checks where the institution and data arrangements support them.
Review
Use evidence and limitations to improve delivery and inform renewal or expansion decisions.
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