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Build the Next
Global Unicorns

A-Collective identifies and builds the next global unicorns regardless of their country of origin.

Collective Model

A-Collective operates as a many-to-many universities facilitation network of startups, where each member university acts as both a host and a gateway.

Host Universities as Gateways

Host universities organize onsite, market-facing activities for visiting delegations—meetings with local startups, mentors, and investors.

Visiting Delegations Gain Access

Visiting delegations engage in mentorship, customer introductions, and curated pilot opportunities in the host country.

Institutional Coordination

University leadership collaborates to coordinate market-facing interactions. The A-Collective Secretariat provides operational support.

Reciprocity Ensures Fairness

Every university both hosts visiting delegations and sends its startups abroad. The value you create for others is returned to you.

What Universities & Startups Receive

1. Comprehensive Ecosystem Access

Human Resources

  • Access to student talent across 20+ universities.
  • Faculty expertise and domain specialists.
  • Distributed mentor networks.

Market Access

  • Facilitation of pilot deployments.
  • Customer discovery sessions.
  • Beta testing opportunities.

Investment Pipeline

  • Introductions to local VCs and angels.
  • Coordinated pitch sessions.
  • Investor roundtables.

2. Operational Support

Delegation Coordination

The A-Collective Secretariat coordinates inbound and outbound delegation visits.

Partnership Facilitation

Champions serve as primary liaisons to specific partner universities.

Brand & Visibility

  • Representation at global forums.
  • Media coverage and thought leadership.