00a - How to Use the Vigía Incubation Framework (VIF)
A Practical Guide for Governments, Incubators, Universities, and Investors
Version 1.0 - Vigía Incubation Framework
1. Purpose of This Guide
The Vigía Incubation Framework (VIF) is a national operating system for public–private incubation, designed to unify ecosystem actors, standardize evidence-driven entrepreneurship, and enable long-term competitiveness.
This guide explains how to navigate, understand, and deploy the full framework, whether you are:
- A ministry or government agency
- A private incubator or accelerator
- A university or research center
- An investor or corporate partner
- An international organization supporting innovation
2. How the Documents Are Organized
VIF is composed of Core Sections (00–10) and Technical Annexes (01–10).
2.1 Core Sections (What & Why)
Provide the conceptual, strategic, and structural foundations for a national incubator network.
| Section | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 00 | Executive Summary |
| 01 | Introduction |
| 02 | Ecosystem Diagnostic |
| 03 | Network Architecture |
| 04 | Legal & Governance |
| 05 | Funding Model |
| 06 | Benchmarking |
| 07 | KPIs & Scorecards |
| 08 | Roadmap |
| 09 | Governance & Legal |
| 10 | Templates |
2.2 Technical Annexes (How)
Operationalize every component of VIF.
| Annex | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 01 | NSC Terms of Reference |
| 02 | TOU Operating Manual |
| 03 | Investment Committee Framework |
| 04 | National Decree Template |
| 05 | Public–Private Partnership MOU |
| 06 | Investment Agreements |
| 07 | Data Privacy & Sharing |
| 08 | IP Agreements |
| 09 | Branding & Communication |
| 10 | MEL Framework |
3. Who Should Read What (Role-Based Navigation)
3.1 Government & Policy Leaders
Read:
- 00 Executive Summary
- 01, 04, 05, 07
- Annex 01, 04, 09, 10
Purpose: Develop national policy, governance, and funding architecture.
3.2 Technical Operating Unit (TOU)
Read:
- 03, 04, 07, 09
- Annex 02, 03, 07, 10
Purpose: Execute national programs, run the dashboard, manage MEL.
3.3 Incubators & Universities
Read:
- 02, 03, 07, 08
- Annex 05, 07, 08
Purpose: Deliver incubation programs using standardized evidence templates.
3.4 Investors & Co-Investment Partners
Read:
- 05, 06, 07
- Annex 03, 06, 10
Purpose: Understand due diligence, tranching, and investment rules.
4. The VIF Logic: How Everything Fits Together
flowchart TD
A[MCF 2.1 - Evidence] --> B[IMM‑P® - Maturity]
B --> C[Vigía Futura - Foresight]
C --> D[VIF Architecture]
D --> E[VIF Operations - Nodes, TOU, NSC, IC]
E --> F[KPIs • MEL • National Dashboard]
F --> G[Policy Feedback & Sector Prioritization]
G --> C
5. Implementation Sequence (Recommended Order)
Step 1 - Diagnostic
- Read Sections 00–02
- Conduct national ecosystem assessment
Step 2 - Design
- Read Sections 03–04
- Select governance, legal, and operational structures
Step 3 - Capital & Funding
- Read Section 05 + Annex 06
- Define National Innovation Fund mechanisms
Step 4 - Evidence & Maturity
- Align programs to MCF 2.1 and IMM‑P®
- Build templates and training
Step 5 - Operationalization
- Implement TOU (Annex 02)
- Create national dashboard (Section 07, Annex 10)
Step 6 - National Launch
- Accreditation of incubator nodes
- Deploy programs in pilot + scale
Step 7 - Continuous Learning
- Annual review
- Update sector priorities using Vigía Futura
6. Reading Strategy for Busy Leaders
For ministers, agency directors, CEOs, and donors:
Read these first (90-minute briefing pack):
- 00 - Executive Summary
- 01 - Introduction
- 03 - Architecture
- 05 - Funding Model
- Annex 01 - NSC
- Annex 04 - Decree
- Annex 10 - MEL
This provides a policy-ready understanding of VIF.
7. Assumptions & Prerequisites
- Basic digital infrastructure
- Strong institutional coordination (public–private)
- Legal authority to establish network governance
- Budget for the National Innovation Fund
- A local team capable of running the TOU
- Shared desire to professionalize and scale entrepreneurship
If any of these are missing, VIF includes mitigation measures.
8. Key Concepts Explained
Evidence-Driven Entrepreneurship (MCF 2.1)
Startups must validate decisions using structured evidence, reducing risk.
Maturity-Based Governance (IMM‑P®)
Institutions receive a maturity score to improve capabilities over time.
Foresight Integration (Vigía Futura)
The country prioritizes future sectors using global trends and signals.
Networked Incubation
All incubators use shared protocols, templates, and reporting.
9. Output of This Guide
After reading this section, users will:
- Understand the structure of VIF
- Know which documents to read for their role
- Recognize how every component fits together
- Be able to follow the recommended implementation sequence
- Know how to navigate the full VIF documentation package
10. References
Small curated set (full list in 11‑references.md):
- OECD (2023) STI Outlook
- WIPO (2023) Global Innovation Index
- Blank (2013) Four Steps to the Epiphany
- OECD (2019) Principles of Public Governance
- Schwarz (1991) The Art of the Long View