Questionnaire Editor

How evaluation works

This system identifies the most suitable program for a startup based on their questionnaire answers. Each question contributes along two dimensions: Signal weight (how much it matters) and Program / points (the points assigned to the answer). The goal is not to rank startups, but to place each one in the program that best fits their current stage.

1. Signal weight (question weight)

How much the question affects program choice:

Primary

Describes the structural stage of the startup (e.g. product exists, users, level of operations). These questions set how far it makes sense to go today. Primary signals define the maximum level consistent with current stage; the final program cannot exceed the level indicated by Primary answers. → Primary enables a program, it does not assign it directly.

Strong

Key signals of maturity, traction or validation (e.g. growth, adoption, market, revenue). They confirm readiness for advanced programs and avoid placing a startup in a high program without sufficient basis. → Strong signals reinforce or unlock access to higher programs.

Secondary

Supporting signals (team, process, readiness, fundraising, structure). They refine the overall picture and help with borderline cases, but do not alone determine the final program. → Secondary completes the picture; it does not drive the decision.

2. Program (points assigned to answers)

Each possible answer can have points: Bronze = 1, Silver = 2, Gold = 3. When the startup selects an answer, they get the corresponding points. For multi-option questions (Select, Radio, Checkbox), each option can have a different score.

3. How the program is calculated

The system: (1) collects all points from answers, (2) computes the average, (3) applies the coherence constraint from Primary questions.

avg = average of all points; primaryMin = lowest value among Primary-question answers (the maximum program level consistent with current stage).

4. How to read the result

Primary questions set how far the startup can go today; the point average reflects overall maturity; the final program is the lower of these two. This avoids over-placing early-stage startups, ensures coherent placement, and prevents mismatch between real stage and assigned program.

5. Guiding principle

The program does not reward how good you are—it places you where you can get the most value today. The system is designed to be coherent, explainable, and adaptable to any set of questions.