Expected Results

The outcome of the i2 SustainIT project would be a set of tools and resources embracing the impact investment
and sustainability ecosystem which will support mentors in the design thinking approach and investors to responsibly invest in social entrepreneurs for
maximising social impact.

Impact Measurement Guidelines (IMGuide)

The IMGuide will include best practices in impact measurement, various models and information that will assist investors in their impact investing journeys by an in-depth overview of the available models for measuring impact and suggesting such in an easy to digest manner. These guidelines will suit also mentors in better understanding investors.

Design Thinking for Impact Incubation Toolkit (DTi2 Toolkit)

The DTi2 Toolkit aims at producing a high-impact structured and empathetic model for mentors to embed within their instruments in better supporting social entrepreneurs in developing their ideas at an early stage, while focusing on the commercial side of their enterprises rather than just on impact. It could suit as a preparation for enhanced communication with impact investors.

Impact Investment & Sustainability Handbook (i2 Sustain Handbook)

The i2 Sustain Handbook will be an extensive overview of the topics of impact investment and sustainability that will provide a more comprehensive and structured data on the market of investing in projects with social impact and sustainable potential and help mainly investors, however, also mentors, along with entrepreneurs to have a 360 degrees understanding of the topics.​

Digital Impact Incubator Platform (Di2 Platform)
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The Di2 Platform provides a friendly environment for improving the training and mentoring process for acquiring knowledge and skills.

​This environment will be designed as a knowledge and skills framework, which can ensure that the social innovators and entrepreneurs, their mentors and impact investors will nurture the whole innovation process - from generating new social entrepreneurship ideas to commercialization and encouragement of further investment into these ideas.

Added Value of i2 SustainIT

The focus of the project is on long-lasting positive effect through educating and upskilling mentors and investors to better support social
entrepreneurs by various innovative for this market tools. The project is concentrated on the collective efforts of these players to strengthen the impact investment and sustainability ecosystem.

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