The support around immigrant founders.
The organizations, programs, funding sources, universities and policies that support immigrant entrepreneurs.
- University
University incubators & entrepreneurship centers
Incubators, accelerators and entrepreneurship courses — many of them open to alumni and, often, to the wider community.
Most countries - Funding
Microfinance & community lenders
Lenders that serve founders with little or no local credit history — one of the most common barriers for people new to a country.
Most countries - Organization
Diaspora & immigrant business associations
Member networks offering peer advice, trust and market access — often in founders’ own languages.
Local & national - Policy
Founder & startup visa routes
Immigration routes for people who want to start or run a business. Criteria, endorsing bodies and support differ widely between countries.
Country-specific - Program
Public business advisory services
Government-funded advice on registration, tax, permits and growth — increasingly offered in more than one language.
National & municipal - Program
Mentoring programs for newcomer founders
Programs that pair new founders with experienced entrepreneurs who know the local market.
Most countries - Organization
OECD work on inclusive entrepreneurship
Internationally comparable data and policy analysis on entrepreneurship by under-represented groups, including immigrants.
International