The Impact Readiness Sprints are a 3-session, fully virtual programme for early-stage impact startups seeking to assess, structure, and communicate their impact potential in a way that meets investor expectations.

Delivered as part of the EU-funded CLARIFAI project, the sprints are free of charge and combine hands-on impact measurement, AI-enabled self-assessment using TAU20 validated by an expert, and direct engagement with impact VCs and business angels.

Why join?

By participating, your startup will:

  • Conduct a hands-on self-assessment using TAU20, reviewed and validated by an impact expert
  • Define 3–5 core impact KPIs, mapped to SDGs and IRIS+, with clear evidence logic
  • Develop an initial impact narrative and measurement plan suitable for fundraising and accelerators
  • Meet impact VCs and business angels and receive structured feedback on your impact case
  • Gain access to EBAN-related opportunities, including visibility, discounted passes, and pitching

This sprint is designed for founders preparing for pre-seed or seed fundraising, accelerator admissions, or first impact-focused investor conversations.

EBAN Congress opportunities

As part of the collaboration with EBAN, participating startups may benefit from:

  • Visibility for up to 10 startups, highlighted on the EBAN Congress website and Brella platform
  • Access to discounted passes for the EBAN Congress 2026
  • Pitching opportunities for 1–2 selected startups on the EBAN Congress stage

Selection is based on KPI rigor, evidence quality, clarity of impact logic, and overall investor readiness.

How it works (March Sprint)

Format: 100% virtual
Cohort size: first come, first served
Sessions: Thursdays at 15:00 CET

📅 Session dates

  • Session 1 — Kick-off: 13 March
  • Session 2 — Expert Clinic: 20 March
  • Session 3 — Investor Pitches: 27 March

Programme structure

Session 1: Kick-off (60–90 min)

Impact measurement fundamentals (SDGs, IRIS+, KPI design, Theory of Change) and a guided TAU20 walkthrough.

→ Output: 3–5 draft impact KPIs and an initial impact narrative.

Async work (Week 1–2)

Guided completion of the TAU20 self-assessment (templates, prompts, evidence links).

→ Output: draft assessment, KPI definitions, baselines/targets, and an impact development plan.

Session 2: Expert Clinic (Week 2)

Live breakout feedback with impact experts on metrics, assumptions, and data quality.

→ Output: refined KPIs and stronger measurement logic.

Session 3: Investor Pitches (Week 3, up to 2h)

5-minute pitch (2–3 slides) to impact VCs and business angels, followed by Q&A and matchmaking.

→ Output: investor feedback and selection of EBAN-related benefits.

What you will receive

Each participating startup completes the sprint with:

  • A completed and expert-reviewed TAU20 self-assessment
  • A validated KPI set aligned with SDGs and IRIS+
  • 2–3 investor-ready slides articulating impact logic and metrics

Participation in the sprint is free of charge for selected startups.