Powering the next global innovation economies across Africa, Asia, MENA and emerging markets.
A system-level platform designed to help startups launch, validate, grow and scale globally — through connected ecosystems, hubs, capital pathways and strategic partnerships.
Startups in emerging markets face structural barriers to scaling globally: fragmented ecosystems, limited access to capital, weak cross-border pathways and uneven support infrastructure.
To enable one million startups from emerging and frontier markets to launch, validate, grow and scale globally, while strengthening local ecosystems and powering the next generation of innovation economies.
By connecting local startup ecosystems to global markets through a coordinated platform that integrates talent development, startup support, innovation hubs, capital access and policy collaboration.
The initiative is designed as an interconnected model where talent, startups, hubs, capital and policy work together as one ecosystem architecture.
Develop entrepreneurial, digital and leadership skills for globally competitive founders and ecosystem builders.
Support founders from onboarding and validation to product-market fit, local traction and global expansion.
Connect local innovation ecosystems through a network of city hubs linked to global markets and partnerships.
Build structured pathways to investment, venture capital, development finance and market-ready capital access.
Engage governments and institutions to strengthen innovation frameworks and reduce ecosystem friction.
Startups move through structured phases, supported by local ecosystems and global partnerships.
Standardized startup profiling and baseline structuring.
Idea testing, market validation and early demand proof.
Local traction, repeatable growth and digital execution.
Expansion through ecosystem support and network access.
Cross-border pathways through hubs, partners and capital.
One Million Startups links cities, universities, innovation hubs, investors, governments and international organizations across priority regions.
The initiative is designed to align public, private and international actors around a scalable innovation agenda.
Whether you are a startup, ecosystem partner, investor or public institution, One Million Startups is building a platform to connect local potential with global opportunity.