Leap Ahead has announced a series of strategic partnerships with leading national and international organizations to accelerate innovation, global market access, business expansion, and cross-border collaboration for startups, MSMEs, and emerging enterprises. The initiative marks a major milestone in creating opportunities for Indian startups and enterprises to scale internationally.
Focus on BRICS and SCO Nations
Leap Ahead is focusing on building stronger business, innovation, and entrepreneurial connections across BRICS and SCO member nations by enabling cross-border collaborations, international market access, startup exchange opportunities, investor networks, and global business partnerships.
Strategic Partners Joining the Leap Ahead Ecosystem
BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry: A leading platform promoting trade, investment, and economic cooperation among BRICS nations, it will support international business networking, policy dialogue, and global market access opportunities for the Leap Ahead ecosystem.
Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC): Under India's Ministry of Commerce & Industry, ESC will collaborate with Leap Ahead to strengthen technology exports, international business linkages, and global outreach for startups and MSMEs.
SCO Business Incubator: Joining to promote international startup collaboration, innovation exchange, incubation support, and entrepreneurial partnerships across Shanghai Cooperation Organization member nations.
Global Management Associates LLC: A Dubai-based firm providing strategic consulting and international business support for business transformation, global strategy development, market expansion, and operational readiness.
SHC Partners: A Mumbai-based investment banking and advisory firm supporting fundraising, investor connections, strategic expansion, and business scaling.
Glexscale: A France-based global business expansion specialist enabling international collaborations and market-entry opportunities across Europe and other global markets.
Building a Global Growth Platform
Leap Ahead is actively bridging the gap between innovation, capital, mentorship, policy ecosystems, and global business opportunities. With these partnerships, the organization aims to enable international market access for startups and MSMEs, facilitate investor and strategic growth opportunities, strengthen cross-border collaborations, support innovation-led enterprises, and build global business networks.
Divya Multani Jain, Founder of Leap Ahead, stated: "Indian startups and MSMEs have strong ambition and capability, but global growth needs the right access, trusted networks, and structured support. Through these strategic MOUs, Leap Ahead is creating meaningful pathways for businesses to connect with international markets, investors, mentors, and partners."
Sushil Sharma, Chairman of Marwari Catalysts Group, added: "Leap Ahead's global network is not just an expansion milestone; it is a gateway for startups and MSMEs to access international markets with more confidence, credibility, and structure."
Shree Gurmeet Singh, CEO and Executive Director of ESC, commented: "Technology and exports will play a key role in taking Indian enterprises global. ESC, together with Leap Ahead, can help startups and MSMEs access international markets, build global linkages, and strengthen their export-readiness through the right ecosystem support."
About Leap Ahead
Leap Ahead is a growth and innovation-focused platform enabling startups, MSMEs, founders, and businesses through strategic collaborations, ecosystem partnerships, global exposure, and business acceleration opportunities. The platform focuses on building strong national and international networks to help enterprises scale sustainably.
