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Introduction
A tool to understand and transform entrepreneurship ecosystems from a systemic perspective.
The Impact Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Index allows for the analysis and comparison of the state of ecosystems in Spain's 50 provinces, incorporating not only the economic dimension but also the social and ecological factors that shape the territory.
Beyond measurement, it offers a clear reading of strengths and opportunities, becoming a foundation for driving transformation processes adapted to current challenges, from a systemic regeneration perspective.
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Results
Explore the entrepreneurship ecosystems province by province.
An interactive heat map. Click on each province to identify strengths, challenges, and opportunities in each territory at a glance.
We will soon be presenting the results at the Impact Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Index launch event: 17 June, at Impact Hub Madrid and via streaming.
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Methodology
A systemic view to understand how territories really work.
The index analyses entrepreneurial ecosystems through the interdependence between three key dimensions: ecological, social, and economic. Together, these dimensions allow us to understand the overall health of a territory and its capacity to sustain itself and evolve.
3 dimensions of territory
- Ecological health It constitutes the outer layer that envelops the system, reflecting the natural basis that sustains all activities.
- Social health it occupies an intermediate position, linked to well-being, cohesion, culture, and relationships.
- Economic health it is situated at the core, as an expression of entrepreneurial and productive activity, dependent on the previous ones.
This living system does not operate independently, but interrelates, evidencing how entrepreneurial performance is conditioned by its ecological and social context.
3 KEY CAPABILITIES
- Vitality the ability to generate and sustain its own energy, act with autonomy and respond to the challenges of preserving life (water, soil, biodiversity, well-being).
- Feasibility the ability to stay alive over time, interacting with larger systems from its calling and intelligent specialisation.
- Evolution potential to advance towards higher orders of expression, integrating greater complexity, cohesion, and collective learning.
8 KEY WORKFLOWS
- Nourishing life care of natural resources and essential cycles.
- Diverse and resilient habitats Environments that favour biodiversity and quality of life.
- Energy and circularity Efficient use of resources and sustainable models.
- Wellbeing and care health and quality of life of people.
- Infrastructure and connectivity Networks, services, and access to opportunities
- Culture Values, identity and forms of relating to the territory.
- Knowledge and transfer learning, innovation and knowledge generation.
- Governance and funding: Decision-making and access to economic resources.
This is how we understand the ecosystem works by identifying relationships, imbalances, and levers for transformation.
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Download the index
Access the index and activate the change in your territory.
Discover the state of your province and use this tool to drive reflection, decision-making, and transformation processes within your ecosystem.
Tell us how you'd like to apply it and we'll support you through the process.
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Who is it for?
For those who understand entrepreneurship as a driver of territorial transformation.
This second edition of the index is a strategic tool for fostering more resilient, equitable, and regenerative territories, based on a deep understanding of their ecological, social, and economic dynamics.
To
Public administrations and governments places that design policies aligned with ecological and social transitions.
Businesses and economic agents which seek to evolve towards more sustainable and responsible models.
Entrepreneurial people who drive purpose-led initiatives and want to better understand their ecosystem.
Universities and centres of knowledge they investigate and accompany transformation processes.
Social organisations and the social economy that act directly on the territory and generate impact.
People and citizenship committed to participating in the construction of more just and sustainable futures.
What for
A tool for Generate data-driven reflection, activate collaboration, and guide decisions. which drive the transformation of the territory.
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Coming soon
Find out about the index and explore how to apply it in your territory.
We are organising meetings to present the results and open up spaces for conversation on how to activate transformation processes from the index.
Take part, connect with other agents, and discover how to put this tool into practice.
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Who are we?
The Impact Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Index is a strategic tool driven by Impact Hub Donostia e Impact Hub Madrid, in collaboration with a network of agents committed to the transformation of territories.
We are part of the global Impact Hub network, present in over 100 cities worldwide, and have more than 15 years of experience in developing impact entrepreneurship ecosystems, supporting individuals, organisations and institutions in their change processes.
Would you like to present the index in your territory?
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Previous editions
Do you know the first edition of the Impact Ecosystems Index?
The 2020 report laid the groundwork for measuring and comparing ecosystems in Spain, offering an initial snapshot of the state of impact entrepreneurship in the territory.
Access the full report and discover how ecosystem reading has evolved since then.