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STARTProject Development Toolkit

Tools & models

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Every tool from the handbook, with guidance and a PDF template. Filter by step or category, or use any tool on its own.

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  • Workshop tool · Step 1

    Concept note

    Use this when you have a project idea or a funding call and need a one-page outline to present to potential partners.

  • Workshop tool · Step 2

    Collaborator mapping

    Use this when you need to find the core partners with the competencies your project is missing.

  • Workshop tool · Step 2

    Stakeholder analysis & matrix

    Use this when you want to understand everyone who can affect or is affected by your project, and how much attention each needs.

  • Workshop tool · Step 2

    Give & Take matrix

    Use this when a new consortium needs to put everyone's expectations on the table and see what each partner brings.

  • Workshop tool · Step 3

    Problem exploration

    Use this when your consortium needs a shared, 360-degree understanding of the research problem.

  • Workshop tool · Step 3

    Assumptions mapping

    Use this when you want to track what you think you know about the project and plan how to turn it into knowledge.

  • Workshop tool · Step 3

    Assumptions matrix

    Use this when you have a list of assumptions and need to decide which to address first.

  • Workshop tool · Step 4

    Gap analysis

    Use this when you need to define what must change to get from today's state of the art to the impact you want.

  • Workshop tool · Step 4

    Theory of Change

    Use this when you need a road map showing how your inputs and activities lead to outcomes, impact and the long-term vision.

  • Workshop tool · Step 5

    SMART goals

    Use this when you are turning activities into work packages and need clear, attainable goals that all partners agree on.

  • Additional model

    Impact assessment

    Use this when a funding body asks you to assess the expected impact of your project.

  • Additional model

    Risk assessment

    Use this when a funding body requires a risk assessment, or when you want to reflect on what might go wrong during the project.

  • Additional model

    Competitor analysis

    Use this when a funding body asks for a competitor analysis, or to clarify your unique value proposition.

  • Additional model

    Sustainable Business Model Canvas

    Use this when a funding body asks you to consider a business case, taking eco-social costs and benefits into account.