Session Description:

Entrepreneurial Support Organizations (ESOs), including Incubators and accelerators, are essential drivers of entrepreneurial success in emerging markets, yet they continue to face systemic challenges that hinder their ability to scale impact. To address these barriers, iGravity, on behalf of the Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF), is designing a multi-donor program to strengthen private sector development and enhance the effectiveness of ESOs.

As part of this effort, a market system diagnostic is being conducted to identify the key constraints ESOs face across multiple countries. Now, we’re bringing the ecosystem together to share insights, validate findings, and co-create potential solutions that will strengthen the entrepreneurial support landscape.

What’s in Store?

Deep Dive into the Insights: Get a firsthand look at key findings from the ESO system assessment and explore the biggest challenges facing incubators and accelerators today according to current DGGF/iGravity findings.

Co-Create Solutions: This is an interactive roundtable discussion to brainstorm intervention pathways that increase ESO effectivity and quality.

Shape the Future of ESO Support: Building on Incubators, Investors & the Elephant in the Room at Sankalp, this session goes beyond diagnosing problems—we’re here to develop potential strategies to strengthen impact incubation.

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Who Is It For?

This session is designed for incubators, accelerators, donors, investors, government representatives, and ecosystem champions working to strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems in emerging markets. Whether you are looking to connect with peers, explore new funding opportunities, or contribute to shaping the future of ESO support, this discussion will provide valuable insights and collaboration opportunities.

We held two convenings for this topic.  You can view the afternoon session here