IB Computer Science Internal Assessment Product
Overview The IFC Funding Estimator is a standalone desktop application that predicts quarterly regional funding allocations using a trained machine learning model. The system uses historical investment data to generate data-driven funding recommendations through a simple and intuitive interface.
This release includes both Windows and macOS versions of the application.
Files Included IFC_Funding_Estimator_Windows.exe IFC_Funding_Estimator_Mac.dmg README.txt
System Requirements Windows Windows 10 or later recommended
macOS macOS 11 or later recommended Supports both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs
Installation and Use
Windows
- Double-click IFC_Funding_Estimator_Windows.exe
- Your default browser will open automatically
- Enter project details and generate funding predictions
No additional software or Python installation is required.
macOS
- Double-click IFC_Funding_Estimator_Mac.dmg
- Drag the application into the Applications folder
- Open the application from Applications
If macOS displays a security warning: Go to System Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Click “Open Anyway”
Functionality The application allows users to:
- Input regional and project information
- Generate quarterly funding allocation predictions
- Apply regional budget constraints
- Log investment records
Data Handling All calculations are performed locally on the user’s machine. No internet connection is required. No data is transmitted externally.
Notes
- The application is fully self-contained and includes all required dependencies.
- Initial startup may take a few seconds.
- Ensure the application is closed before moving or deleting the file.
Support For questions or technical issues, please contact the developer.