UpLink Annual Impact Report 2025

UpLink’s Impact Measurement and Management Framework harnesses a robust, data-driven approach that combines quantitative metrics with qualitative insights, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of impact. The framework focuses on three core pillars: assessing the business needs of Top Innovators, measuring their business and financial growth, and evaluating social and environmental impact achieved through the deployment of their innovative solutions. UpLink uses quantitative data to assess the business needs and financial growth of Top Innovators, applying methods such as multiple-choice questions, Likert scales, ratings and numeric inputs to evaluate aspects like business expansion, networking effectiveness and the impact of UpLink support on venture growth. Meanwhile, the quantitative section is aimed at validating quantitative findings and providing additional context on innovators’ social and community impact. In assessing the social and environmental impact, UpLink has integrated and customized over 110 impact metrics from the Global Impact Indicators Library, aligning with respected industry frameworks such as the UN SDGs and the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN)’s IRIS+ methodology for consistent and comparable measurement. The framework is continually enriched with new metrics' reflecting the themes and needs of the innovator community. Compared to last year, UpLink has streamlined its approach by consolidating two surveys into one, developing a focused set of questions that assess the business and financial growth of Top Innovators. In addition, UpLink has implemented an automated analytical process to ensure real- time data updates and accuracy checks. Appendices Impact management and measurement framework A1 Uplink Annual Impact Report March 2025 30