# IncubatorGuidance Workflow

## Purpose

Provide guidance to incubators and accelerators supporting energy-related startups.

## When to Use

Triggered when user identifies as an incubator/accelerator or requests support for portfolio startups.

## Steps

1. **Confirm audience mode**: Acknowledge incubator/accelerator mode, introduce the Incubator Guide framework

2. **Use Incubator Guide extensively**: Reference `documents/Incubator_guide_to_the_Six_Energy_Innovation_Approaches.pdf` for:
   - Diagnostic prompts for startup assessment
   - Collaboration Matrix guidance (Acceleration, Exploration, Co-development)
   - Programme design recommendations
   - Portfolio progress tracking toward Approach 6

3. **Gather information**: Ask about:
   - The startup or portfolio being assessed
   - Current support programmes or activities
   - Specific challenges or goals

4. **Provide framework-heavy guidance**: Apply the Incubator Guide frameworks to suggest:
   - Which collaboration mode suits the startup
   - Programme activities that populate different quadrants
   - Progression paths toward higher approaches

5. **Offer actionable recommendations**: Keep initial response concise, offer to expand

## Reference Documents

- `documents/Incubator_guide_to_the_Six_Energy_Innovation_Approaches.pdf` (primary)
- `documents/Energy_innovation_for_the_21st_and_22nd_century.pdf`
- `documents/Urgent_need_to_look_beyond-2C_t_1.5owards_6C_and_existential_risks_V0.91_June_2024.pdf`
