A New Calculus for Global Prosperity
The MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship was founded in 2007 on the belief that entrepreneurs and their innovation-driven solutions are key to advancing sustainable and inclusive prosperity in global growth markets.
What We Do
Putting the New Calculus into practice, on campus and across global growth markets
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On-Campus Student Programs
Fellowships and programming that equip MIT student entrepreneurs to build innovation-driven ventures for global growth markets.
02
Foundry Fellowship & Off-Campus Education
Support for Africa-based startup founders, plus bootcamps and education programs delivered with partners across global growth markets.
03
Annual Conference
Innovation in Global Growth Markets brings together entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors and academics from Africa, Latin America, the Arab Region, and Central, South and Southeast Asia.
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Thought Leadership
Research, reports, our blog and podcast, translating the New Calculus into evidence and ideas for practice.
The Framework
The New Calculus for Global Prosperity: Explained
As we celebrate nearly two decades of impact, the Center is deepening its mission through what we call “A New Calculus for Global Prosperity”
MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship’s Impact
Since 2007, the MIT Kuo Sharper Center has supported over 600 global innovators through its multiple programs, including fellowships and bootcamps.
400+
Student & Foundry Fellows
67
Countries Represented by Fellows
17M+
Customers served by Student Fellow’s ventures
Credit: Donovan Beck
Leadership
Letter from Our Executive Director
At the MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship, we deeply believe in the power of entrepreneurship and innovation to create lasting prosperity across global growth markets. Guided by the vision of the center’s co-founders, Legatum and Iqbal Quadir, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to amplify the ambitions of entrepreneurs dedicated to solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges by leveraging cutting-edge science and innovation.
Dina H. Sherif
Executive Director
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