The first HIL SPARKS Meet-up on Impact Measurement, led by Haifa Innovation Labs (HIL), brought together entrepreneurs, HIL alumni, and students for an evening focused on one of the key challenges facing impact-driven ventures: how to create, measure, and communicate meaningful impact.

The meet-up created an open space for practical learning and meaningful discussion, exploring how Theory of Change and Logic Models can help entrepreneurs sharpen their value proposition, connect purpose with measurable outcomes, engage investors and partners, and make informed decisions as their ventures grow.

The session featured Hilly Hirt, Head of Sustainable Finance and Development at Valop Impact Ventures, who shared practical insights into impact measurement and the intersection of values, data, and impact investing.

HIL SPARKS was created to bring people together around practical knowledge, real-world experience, and the challenges shaping today’s innovation ecosystem. The strong turnout and engaging conversations reflected the growing HIL community and its shared commitment to learning, collaboration, and impact.

This first meet-up marked the beginning of an ongoing series designed to strengthen connections across the University of Haifa’s innovation ecosystem and support entrepreneurs in turning purpose into measurable impact.