Global Development Incubator

The Global Development Incubator (GDI) is a non-profit organization established in 2007, operating as a US 501(c)(3) public charity. GDI focuses on building and scaling innovative social impact ventures that tackle urgent global challenges in areas such as climate, health, agriculture, and inclusive finance. Their mission is to move beyond traditional consulting by partnering with innovators to transform ideas into sustainable ventures through a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach. GDI offers two main programs: the Initiative Incubator, which supports the development and scaling of social impact initiatives, and the Social Enterprise Accelerator, designed for established social enterprises looking to expand their impact. Their structured incubation process, known as "growth engineering," guides ventures through stages of discovery, design, building, and eventual independence. GDI collaborates with a diverse range of funders and partners, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation, to foster long-term partnerships focused on measurable impact.