Uplifting the people and economy of Bhutan through entrepreneurship. Greater Bhutan Entrepreneurship Corridor is supported by the Bhutan Entrepreneurs Fund, dedicated programming and a network of events, education, and partnerships.
The Bhutan Entrepreneurs Fund is aligned with broader national initiatives that will continue to support local people and transform Bhutan into a global exemplar of holistic and sustainable economic development, designed to support four key profiles of entrepreneurs:
Building early to growth stage technology or technology enabled businesses from Bhutan, for the world.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
Building small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Bhutan, targeting exports.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
Bhutanese diaspora building and scaling companies around the globe.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
Founders who are building products globally in themes of strategic interest and alignment to Bhutan such as sustainability, wellness, mindfulness, and spirituality.
The program Fee for Phase 1 is $35,000 per startup, excluding travel expenses. This fee covers the comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources provided throughout Phase 1.
By completing Phase 1, startups is expected to gain valuable insights, refine their strategies, and make informed decisions for successful market expansion.
The Kingdom of Bhutan has risen to prominence globally for promoting Gross National Happiness as their measure of national development, with mega-project initiatives like the groundbreaking Gelephu Mindfulness City focused on integrating traditional Bhutanese values with cutting-edge design and technology.
The Royal Government of Bhutan will support programming and investment, with an estimated two-thirds of the Bhutan Entrepreneur Fund’s investments to Bhutanese entrepreneurs and one-third dedicated to Bhutanese diaspora and entrepreneurs who contribute to Bhutan’s vision of integrating economic growth with sustainability, wellness, mindfulness and spirituality, to fulfill the intention of igniting innovation locally by developing a flow of global expertise and capital, and attracting values-aligned mentors, investors, and founders from around the world.
Khailee Ng
Managing Partner, 500 Global
Founder community event with Mercury
THIS PROGRAM IS OPERATED BY 500 STARTUPS INCUBATOR, L.L.C (TOGETHER WITH ITS AFFILIATES, “500 GLOBAL”). ALL CONTENT PROVIDED IN THIS WEBPAGE IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. 500 GLOBAL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS WEBPAGE. WHILE 500 GLOBAL HAS TAKEN REASONABLE STEPS TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS WEBPAGE IS ACCURATE AND UP-TO-DATE, NO LIABILITY CAN BE ACCEPTED FOR ANY ERROR OR OMISSIONS. NOTHING IN THE CONTENT DELIVERED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM SHALL CONSTITUTE OR IS INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE LEGAL, TAX OR INVESTMENT ADVICE BY 500 GLOBAL (INCLUDING INVESTMENT ADVICE AS DEFINED IN THE U.S. INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940). THIS WEBPAGE IS UPDATED AS OF 20 FEBRUARY 2025. PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE OR GUARANTEE AN INVESTMENT FROM 500 GLOBAL, OR ITS RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES. HOWEVER, PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM DOES NOT PRECLUDE 500 GLOBAL AND ITS AFFILIATES FROM CONSIDERING FUTURE INVESTMENTS IN A PARTICIPATING COMPANY.
