Intake & Screening
Structured submission forms collect consistent information. Eligibility decisions are documented with rationale before expert review begins. Ineligible entries are excluded from assignment automatically.
Innovation programs that scale with your members.
From open calls for ideas to multi-phase expert evaluation and finalist selection, innovation programs require structure, fairness, and clarity at every step.
New Empact Work supports the full program lifecycle without relying on spreadsheets, email coordination, or manual tracking.
How it works
How innovation programs move from intake to final decision
Innovation programs are configured in defined phases, and phase configuration can be adjusted after submissions open. Once a review phase begins and reviewers start submitting reviews, the platform locks phase configuration to protect decision integrity.
Each track includes clearly structured review phases with scheduled windows, assigned rubrics, and controlled advancement rules. Reviewers only see what they are assigned. Phases open and close at defined times. Advancement occurs only after required reviews are completed.
The result is operational clarity for staff and predictable progression for reviewers, without manual coordination.
In Practice: Review Phase Configuration
- Create multiple review phases per track
- Define open and close dates with time precision
- Attach reusable evaluation rubrics to each phase
- Save and update configuration with full audit logging
This is where structure becomes enforceable. Programs are not managed through reminders and spreadsheets. They are governed through defined configuration.
Built for structured execution
Innovation programs succeed when each stage is clearly defined and governed. From submission intake to eligibility screening, expert evaluation, and advancement, each step follows an intentional progression.
Staff retain oversight. Reviewers engage within structured assignments. Decisions move forward only when defined criteria are met.
Every submission enters through structured forms, moves through documented eligibility screening, and is assigned to expert reviewers according to defined rules. Review activity is time-bound and rubric-driven. Advancement is controlled by phase logic, not manual coordination. The result is a process that is fair, repeatable, and defensible.
Expert Review
Reviewers evaluate submissions within defined phases using reusable rubrics. Reviews can be drafted and submitted within scheduled windows. Scoring and commentary are recorded with full traceability.
Advancement & Outcomes
Submissions advance only after required reviews are completed. Finalists and winners are selected within a governed workflow, with audit-ready documentation of every decision.
Why innovation programs choose us
Innovation programs carry reputational weight. They require more than submission collection. They require structure, credibility, and continuity.
Structured for complexity
Innovation programs often involve multiple tracks, technical reviewers, and phased evaluation. The platform supports multi-stage review without relying on manual coordination or memory.
Defensible decision-making
Every eligibility decision, review, score, and advancement action is recorded. Audit trails, role-based access, and locked review phases protect the integrity of outcomes.
Year-over-year continuity
Rubrics, submission schemas, and program structures can be reused and refined. Each cycle builds on the last instead of starting from scratch.
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From open call to final decision without spreadsheets or heroics.
Build innovation programs that scale with your members and stand up to scrutiny.
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