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Accelerate Prosperity Links AI Strategy With $20M Central Asia Startup Fund

Aug 26, 2026Jun 17, 2026 by Jasmin Watson

Entrepreneurs discussing startup investment through Accelerate Prosperity's Central Asia programs.

Accelerate Prosperity is expanding its approach to startup support by combining artificial intelligence, data-driven investment tools and climate-focused finance as the Aga Khan Development Network initiative broadens its activities across Central and South Asia and explores a presence in Europe. The strategy was discussed during a four-day Accelerate Prosperity workshop in Istanbul from June 2-5, … Read more

UK and Switzerland Back Central Asia Startup Program Targeting 5,000 New Jobs

Sep 28, 2026Nov 30, 2025 by Jasmin Watson

Entrepreneurs working on green business development in Central Asia

The Aga Khan Foundation, the United Kingdom and Switzerland are combining entrepreneurship programs across Central Asia in an effort to support more than 2,000 entrepreneurs, create more than 5,000 jobs and unlock $17 million in private investment. Implemented through Accelerate Prosperity, an initiative of the Aga Khan Development Network, the collaboration covers the Kyrgyz Republic, … Read more