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Inspiring rising entrepreneurs in emerging regions to grow new markets, create sustainable employment, and strengthen communities.

Accelerate Prosperity is a new global initiative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in Central and South Asia and provides technical expertise, creative financing solutions and market connections for small and growing businesses.
SlingShot Demo Day
Here are some highlights from SlingShot 2023 Demo Day where top 12 tech-enabled startups from Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan pitched in Dubai to raise external investments on April 26, 2023.
Where We Work
Accelerate Prosperity works in areas where economic opportunities remain insufficient.
TAJIKISTAN
PAKISTAN
KYRGYZSTAN

What We Do

Accelerate Prosperity offers technical expertise, creative financing solutions and market connections for small and growing businesses in emerging regions.

1
Coaching
Access leading experts and entrepreneurs who will help you grow and market your business and guide you in reaching your strategic milestones. Learn more →
2
Capital
Access to our global network of angel and impact investors and donors for funding and pitching opportunities. Learn more →
Our Results
Since 2016, Accelerate Prosperity has supported promising entrepreneurs through business modelling, 1:1 coaching from staff, mentorship and networking with entrepreneurs, investment readiness, seed and growth financing, investors services and trade facilitation.
$7.54M
Invested in Small and Growing Businesses
378
Businesses Financed
$20.74 M
External Financing Leveraged
3,166
Full-Time Jobs Created
Success Stories
Get to know our entrepreneurs
Tajikistan   May 30, 2019
Return to Traditional Roots
By raising yaks for organic dairy and meat, Kumushay Tajalieva is preserving the unique culture of the people of Murghab, while creating stable employment for women.
Kyrgyzstan   May 30, 2019
Hunger for Creative Space
Co-founders of ololohaus Osh, Ainura and Daniyar Amanalievs, with Atai Sadybakasov, are bringing communities together to stimulate creativity, entrepreneurship and networking in their newest coworking space
Jun 25, 2019
Trailblazer Opens First Private Psychological Center in Tajikistan
Learn the motivation behind Nargis Toymastova's decision to start Tajikistan’s first private psychological center: Azbuka Lichnosti, or “alphabet of self.”
Jul 08, 2019
Mamu Dairy Becomes Largest Processor of Fresh Milk in Gilgit-Baltistan
Dairy Firm Leverages $140K Investment to Source from up 1,000 Farmers by 2021
Dec 02, 2021
Islambek Ibragimov is building a Yurth town
Islambek Ibragimov is developing tourism in the south capital of Kyrgyzstan. Even though the Ryan hotel itself has been operating for only 3 years.
Dec 02, 2021
Healthyabi is offering home based healthcare services in Pakistan
Healthyabi started on a small scale in Karachi by offering services to a few households.
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