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GLOBAL HUBS

BUILDING LOCAL ECOSYSTEMS WITH GLOBAL REACH

Black Global Startups’ Global Hubs are locally rooted innovation ecosystems connected to a powerful global network of founders, mentors, partners, and opportunities.

Each hub is designed to strengthen local entrepreneurial communities while opening pathways to global learning, collaboration, and economic empowerment.

WHAT ARE BGS GLOBAL HUBS?

LOCAL ROOTS. GLOBAL CONNECTIONS.

BGS Global Hubs serve as anchor points for entrepreneurship within specific regions. They bring together founders, ecosystem partners, mentors, and institutions to create environments where Black-led ventures can grow—locally and globally.

Hubs are not standalone spaces.
They are part of an interconnected global ecosystem.

WHY HUBS MATTER

ECOSYSTEMS, NOT ISOLATED PROGRAMS

Founders don’t succeed in isolation. They thrive in ecosystems that provide:

trusted networks
relevant education
access to mentors and capital
sustained community support

Too often, these resources are fragmented or short-lived. BGS Hubs are built for long-term ecosystem development, not one-off initiatives.

OUR HUB MODEL

HOW GLOBAL HUBS WORK

Each BGS Hub operates through a shared framework while remaining deeply responsive to local context.

Core Hub Components:

Founder education and learning programs
Peer communities and Founder Circles
Mentorship and knowledge exchange
Local partnerships and convenings
Access to the global BGS network

Hubs are designed to evolve over time as local ecosystems grow.

LAUNCHING HUBS

STARTING IN THE GAMBIA AND KENYA

BGS is launching its first Global Hubs in:

The Gambia
Kenya

These hubs reflect regions with strong entrepreneurial energy, growing innovation ecosystems, and deep potential for cross-border collaboration with the Diaspora.

Each launch is guided by local leadership and ecosystem partners.

HOW HUBS CONNECT GLOBALLY

AFRICA ↔ DIASPORA IN ACTION

Global Hubs are intentionally connected across regions.

Through the BGS network, founders in one hub can:

learn from peers in other countries
access mentors across continents
collaborate on cross-border opportunities
gain exposure to global markets and partners

This connectivity transforms local ecosystems into global platforms.

BGS Hubs

WHO GLOBAL HUBS ARE FOR

Founders
- Early-stage and growth-stage entrepreneurs
- Innovators building solutions for local and global markets
Ecosystem Partners
- Accelerators, universities, NGOs, and hubs
- Local institutions strengthening entrepreneurship
Mentors & Experts
- Diaspora and regional leaders
- Experienced founders and operators
Partners & Funders
- Organizations supporting ecosystem building
- Institutions committed to inclusive innovation

THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL HUBS

Over the next several years, BGS will expand its Global Hubs to additional regions across Africa, the Caribbean, North America, and Europe—guided by readiness, local leadership, and strategic alignment.

Growth will be intentional, disciplined, and founder-first.

OUR COMMITMENT TO LOCAL ECOSYSTEMS

BGS Hubs are built on principles of:

Local leadership and ownership
Founder-centered design
Equity and transparency
Long-term sustainability

We do not replace existing ecosystems—we strengthen them.

PARTNERING WITH GLOBAL HUBS

BUILD WHERE IMPACT LIVES

Organizations can partner with BGS Global Hubs to:

support founder programs and education
sponsor hub activities and convenings
enable mentorship and capital access
contribute to long-term ecosystem growth

All hub partnerships are aligned to BGS’s strategic plan and governed by clear accountability standards.

JOIN A GLOBAL HUB

Whether you’re a founder, mentor, partner, or supporter, Global Hubs offer a way to engage locally while contributing to a global movement.

BECOME A HUB PARTNER