One Million Startups
Powering the next global innovation economies
The Problem
The global innovation gap
Startups in emerging markets face structural barriers to scaling globally: fragmented ecosystems, limited access to capital, weak cross-border pathways and uneven support infrastructure. It's time to act.
Mission
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.
How it works
By connecting local startup ecosystems to global markets through a coordinated platform that integrates talent development, startup support, innovation hubs and capital access.
Connecting startups, founders and ecosystems from emerging markets to the global economy
The Solution
A system approach to develop startup ecosystems
The initiative is designed as an interconnected model where talent, startups, hubs, technology and capital together as one ecosystem architecture.
Talent
Develop entrepreneurial, digital and leadership skills for globally competitive founders and ecosystem builders.
Startups
Support founders from onboarding and validation to product-market fit, local traction and global expansion.
Hubs
Connect local innovation ecosystems through a network of city hubs linked to global markets and partnerships.
Technology
Enable scalable digital infrastructure and AI tools to support startups from validation to global expansion.
Capital
Build structured pathways to investment, venture capital, development finance and market-ready capital.
For Founders and Business Leaders
A pathway to build and scale across markets
Startups in the One Million Startups program move through structured phases, supported by local ecosystems and global partnerships.
Onboarding
Standardized startup profiling and baseline structuring.
Validation
Idea testing, market validation and early demand proof.
Traction
Local traction, repeatable growth and digital execution.
Regional Growth
Expansion through ecosystem support and network access.
Global Scale
Cross-border expansion through hubs, partners and capital.
For Ecosystem Players
A platform connecting cities, hubs and partners
One Million Startups links cities, universities, innovation hubs, investors, governments and international organizations across priority regions and global markets.
Startup Hubs
Universities & Innovation Centers
Public Sector & City Authorities
Global & Regional Partners
Business Networks
For Investors & Impact Capital
Capital access across global innovation economies
One Million Startups enables structured access to emerging markets, capital visibility and direct connection to scalable opportunities across global city hubs.
Capital Visibility & Allocation
Emerging Markets Access
Public–Private Collaboration
Co-Investment Access
Impact Measurement
