Sample qualitative themes, representative quotes and corresponding quantitative impacts
| Theme/Mechanism | Representative quote | Corresponding quantitative finding/impact | SDG alignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic pivots and market repositioning | “Our mentor really pushed us to reconsider our target market for SDG 6. We made a significant pivot, and that’s when we saw our user engagement metrics double.” | Positive change in social impact scores (SDG 6); high loading on Q9 (business idea validation) | SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) |
| Enhanced confidence and skill application | “Before the program, I was unsure about our financial projections. The workshops on financial modeling [Q20, Q23] completely changed that. My confidence [Q24] soared, and we secured a pilot investor.” | Significant increase in entrepreneur confidence levels; Positive loading on Q20 (Financial Support) and Q23 (business model development) | SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) |
| Leveraging networks for access to resources | “AAST-EC’s network was invaluable. They introduced us to a key supplier that dramatically reduced our production costs, directly impacting our venture’s sustainability.” | High loading on Q16 (networking) and Q17 (partnership); Positive correlation with overall growth of ventures | SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) |
| Curriculum reinforcing SDG alignment | “The dedicated sessions on impact measurement [Q11] made us rethink our entire process. We now track our contributions to SDG 13 much more rigorously, making our pitch stronger.” | Increased social impact scores (SDG 13); high loading on Q11 (idea validation/impact measurement) | SDG 13 (Climate Action) |
| Theme/Mechanism | Representative quote | Corresponding quantitative finding/impact | SDG alignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic pivots and market repositioning | “Our mentor really pushed us to reconsider our target market for SDG 6. We made a significant pivot, and that’s when we saw our user engagement metrics double.” | Positive change in social impact scores (SDG 6); high loading on Q9 (business idea validation) | SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) |
| Enhanced confidence and skill application | “Before the program, I was unsure about our financial projections. The workshops on financial modeling [Q20, Q23] completely changed that. My confidence [Q24] soared, and we secured a pilot investor.” | Significant increase in entrepreneur confidence levels; Positive loading on Q20 (Financial Support) and Q23 (business model development) | SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) |
| Leveraging networks for access to resources | “AAST-EC’s network was invaluable. They introduced us to a key supplier that dramatically reduced our production costs, directly impacting our venture’s sustainability.” | High loading on Q16 (networking) and Q17 (partnership); Positive correlation with overall growth of ventures | SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) |
| Curriculum reinforcing SDG alignment | “The dedicated sessions on impact measurement [Q11] made us rethink our entire process. We now track our contributions to SDG 13 much more rigorously, making our pitch stronger.” | Increased social impact scores (SDG 13); high loading on Q11 (idea validation/impact measurement) | SDG 13 (Climate Action) |
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