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Program

GCIDA Diaspora Ventures Accelerator

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM UTC – Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM UTC

About this program

A 12-week program helping diaspora-founded ventures — remittance platforms, NRI investment tools, and community organizations — go from prototype to first members. Weekly workshops, a hands-on mentor, and a demo day in front of diaspora investors.

Schedule

Agenda

  1. Foundations & community validation

    Sharpen the problem, the diaspora community you serve, and the wedge before building.

  2. Build & community pilots

    Ship with a handful of community design partners and tight feedback loops.

  3. Go-to-market & fundraising

    Positioning, pricing, pipeline, and a fundable narrative for diaspora investors.

  4. Demo day prep & investor showcase

    Rehearse, refine, and present to a curated room of diaspora-focused investors.

Lineup

Speakers

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