Make the proof easier to inspect.
A strong pitch can open a door. A coherent evidence pack keeps the conversation moving through diligence, procurement and implementation. Use this framework to locate the next document, decision or proof point your venture needs.
2027 · Dates to be announced
Accra, Ghana
Six evidence systems behind a credible growth conversation.
The framework is organised around outputs a founder can prepare and improve. It is not a score assigned by AEYF and does not guarantee investment, procurement or cohort selection.
Market evidence
Show that a defined customer has an urgent energy problem and a credible reason to choose your solution.
Founder deliverable
A one-page customer and market evidence brief.
- Named customer segments and use cases
- Evidence from interviews, pilots or sales
- A clear alternative and competitive advantage
Commercial model
Connect pricing, unit economics, delivery costs and working-capital needs to a realistic route to scale.
Founder deliverable
A three-year operating model with stated assumptions.
- Pricing and gross-margin logic
- Customer acquisition and delivery costs
- Cash needs under realistic growth scenarios
Technical proof
Document performance, safety, reliability and the conditions under which the solution has been tested.
Founder deliverable
A technical evidence pack with test results and deployment history.
- Performance data and test conditions
- Relevant standards or certification pathway
- Maintenance, warranty and failure-response plan
Governance and data room
Make ownership, decision rights, contracts and reporting clear enough for serious diligence.
Founder deliverable
An indexed, permissioned due-diligence data room.
- Current incorporation and ownership records
- Material contracts and intellectual-property position
- Management accounts and governance responsibilities
Procurement readiness
Prepare to qualify, price, deliver and report within a corporate or public-sector buying process.
Founder deliverable
A buyer-ready capability statement and compliance checklist.
- Supplier registration and compliance requirements
- Delivery capacity, service levels and insurance
- References, quality controls and local-content evidence
Impact evidence
Define outcomes that matter, establish a baseline and show how claims will be measured without exaggeration.
Founder deliverable
A concise impact measurement plan with owners and reporting intervals.
- Baseline and target for each material outcome
- Data source, collection frequency and responsible owner
- Clear distinction between outputs, outcomes and estimates
Where is your venture ready, and where is it exposed?
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Important limitation
This hub provides general educational information. It is not legal, investment, tax, accounting, engineering or procurement advice. Obtain qualified professional advice for decisions that depend on your venture, jurisdiction, technology and transaction.