District 2020’s
global entrepreneur
programme

Dubai SME, an agency of Dubai Economy (Department of Economic Development - Government of Dubai) aims to foster an entrepreneurial culture and develop a competitive SME sector for the Emirate of Dubai.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF) is a federal initiative launched by the Ministry of Finance established in 2015. MBRIF’s partnerships with the public and private sector help facilitate growth, provide support, create opportunities and pave the way to success for its member companies in the UAE.

The Founder Institute is an American business incubator, entrepreneur training and start-up launch programme founded in California in 2009.

The British Centres for Business is a business-to-business professional services company established with the mandate to provide operational support and market entry services to UK companies in the Middle East.

The Slovene Fund (SEF) is a Slovenian public financial fund, providing financial support to Slovenian small, micro, and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs).

The Local Enterprise Authority is a Botswana-based Government institution established to promote entrepreneurship and SMME development by providing business development and support services to accelerate business growth.

Namibia’s Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade is a division of the Namibian government that works to create and sustain a conducive business environment through value addition, enterprise development, market access and investment promotion to benefit all Namibian enterprises..

MAGNiTT is the first startup data platform serving founders and investors across emerging venture markets.

Malaysia Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC) discovers and empowers technology startups and social innovators through creativity, innovation and technology adoption, and develops a vibrant and sustainable entrepreneurship ecosystem in Malaysia.

The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) is the regional intergovernmental political and economic union consisting of all Arab states of the Persian Gulf - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Its objectives are to foster coordination, integration and inter-connection between Member States in all fields, strengthening ties between their peoples, and formulating similar regulations in various fields.

Global South Tech is a global tech community in 35+ emerging tech communities. Its goal is to help tech teams and startups scale up and going global in the fastest-growing markets of South East Asia, South Asia, Latam, NYC, and SF.

OCO Global is a leading global specialist in international trade advisory and foreign investment services. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Belfast, UK, OCO has 20+ offices across 6 continents. The team is comprised of more than 100 consultants worldwide including specialist in FDI and Trade facilitation, with 13-man Middle East HQ team based in Dubai, UAE.

ProChile is the Chilean government’s export promotion bureau. ProChile connects Chilean exporters with international demand through its 57 offices in 43 countries around the world and its 16 offices in Chile – one in each region. Having such a significant presence in Chile provides insight into the products and services that are available throughout our country and the characteristics of the companies that offer them, while our global presence means we can identify the needs and requirements of different importers and/or buyers in different international markets

PROCOLOMBIA are the entity in charge of promoting international tourism, foreign direct investment, non-traditional exports and the Country Brand of Colombia. It provides a wide array of services including comprehensive support and advice to its clients: Colombian exporters, potential foreign investors or international buyers that are seeking goods, services or tourism experiences in Colombia. PROCOLOMBIA is an entity attached to the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism under the Colombian Government.

The Global Entrepreneurship Network operates a platform of projects and programs in 180+ countries aimed at making it easier for anyone, anywhere to start and scale a business. By fostering deeper cross-border collaboration and initiatives between entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, policymakers and entrepreneurial support organizations, GEN works to fuel healthier start and scale ecosystems that create more jobs, educate individuals, accelerate innovation and strengthen economic growth.