A rigorous, evidence-based assessment that maps the real-world impact of founders, startups, and programmes across five strategic dimensions — from initial readiness to ecosystem-level contribution.
The icealex Impact Diagnostic is a structured self-assessment framework developed from 13+ years of programme design, incubation practice, and field research across Egypt and Africa.
Unlike generic startup scorecards, this tool is built around the realities of entrepreneurs operating in emerging ecosystems — accounting for context, constraints, and compound social value.
Each dimension is assessed through a validated set of signals — qualitative and quantitative — weighted to reflect the realities of startup-stage ventures in emerging ecosystems.
Scores are a starting point for honest conversation — not a verdict. Every band comes with a clear action pathway.
The diagnostic is run at intake, mid-point, and graduation across all icealex programmes — giving founders and programme managers a clear picture of growth over time.
The diagnostic is free, takes under 35 minutes, and gives you an actionable report with your personalised pathway through icealex's support ecosystem.
Free for founders in the icealex community · Available in English and Arabic
We're opening the Impact Diagnostic to a first cohort of BSOs, accelerators, incubators, DFIs, and impact-driven programmes. Register below and we'll send you access plus a personalised onboarding email within 24 hours.