Local Roots. Global Bridges.
BGS Hubs
Each hub anchors the global BGS ecosystem in local realities — empowering entrepreneurs with the tools, networks, and community they need to thrive.
MEMBERS
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PARTNERSHIPS
STARTUPS
Why Co-Working Partnerships Matter
For many Black founders, entrepreneurship is limited not by talent or ideas, but access:
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Access to supportive communities
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Access to professional workspaces
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Access to mentorship, networks, and global opportunity
By partnering with co-working spaces globally, BGS ensures that Black entrepreneurs can walk into a space anywhere in the world and find:
- Community
- Mentorship
- Learning opportunities
- Collaborative projects
- Global visibility
These spaces become part of a connected innovation ecosystem, powered by shared identity, creativity, and ambition.
What BGS Offers Partners
Co-working partners become official BGS Global Hub Spaces, gaining access to:
- BGS programs (workshops, Founder Residencies, training events)
- Business traffic from local founders and global digital nomads
- International branding & media visibility
- Access to BGS mentors, investors, and partner networks
- Joint events, demo days, panel talks, and cultural entrepreneurship activities
Partners also gain CSR and impact visibility, showcasing their role in strengthening global Black entrepreneurship.
What BGS Founders Receive
Members of BGS gain new opportunities:
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Drop-in access to partner workspaces in multiple countries
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Discounted or sponsored desk space
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Local networking with other entrepreneurs
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Access to events, workshops, and mentorship
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A global sense of belonging and professional identity
This creates a global “passport system” where Black founders can move, build, explore markets, and collaborate across borders.
BGS Hubs
What a Co-Working Partnership Looks Like
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Co-Branded Hub Status
Your space becomes an Official BGS Hub Partner, publicly promoted online and across BGS programs.
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Founder Residency Support
Partner spaces may host:
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Masterclasses
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Demo days
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Founder meetups
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Local pitch events
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Cultural storytelling sessions
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Shared Value Creation
BGS can:
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Bring members
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Bring visibility
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Co-host events
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Provide global content and workshops
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Connect partners with African and Diaspora investors
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The Impact
Each partner space becomes more than a building—it becomes part of a movement.
Creates safe, inclusive innovation spaces
Reduces barriers to entrepreneurship
Spurs job creation and local economic growth
Builds cross-border startup collaborations
Grows a global ecosystem rooted in identity and culture
Become a Co-Working Partner
Future Hubs
Expanding the Bridge
2027
KENYA HUB
Foccus Areas
Fintech, Agritech, and Climate Innovation
2028
CARIBBEAN HUB
Focus Areas
Tourism, Creative Industries, and Cultural Innovation
2029
NORTH AMERICA HUB
Focus Areas
Diaspora Investors, Digital Entrepreneurship
2030
EUROPE HUB
Focus Areas
Fintech, Circular Economy, Global Scaling Support