H&D Partners

Enhancing Entrepreneurial

Ecosystems and Programs

Practice Over Theory

The Challenge

Strong entrepreneurial ecosystems are highly enriching to regions. They inspire people to create their own employment opportunities, create solutions that a region needs, teach valuable lessons about designing, failing and trying again in today’s fast changing world. However, global disparities persist, with some regions thriving in their support for local entrepreneurs while others lag behind. Models successful in the global north often fall short when transplanted to the global south due to a variety of reasons. Effective solutions must be locally tailored, taking into account unique challenges and potentials to empower entrepreneurs to make meaningful impacts in their communities. 

The Company

At H&D Partners SRL, we specialize in developing and implementing methodologies to empower local actors in organizing, designing, and executing customized entrepreneurship support programs. Our approach is guided by three core principles:

Practice over theory

We prioritize the establishment of continuous and hands-on, practical support for entrepreneurs, believing that day-to-day guidance is crucial for success.

Quality over Quantity

More than the number of programs, it’s the quality of the programs supporting local entrepreneurs that counts. More than the number of startups supported, it’s the quality of these startups that will make a difference in growing local economies.

Local over Global

While drawing inspiration from global experiences, we recognize the uniqueness of each region and the diversity of entrepreneurial ecosystems. Our methodologies enable incubators and accelerators to tailor support programs to the specific needs and contexts of the communities they serve.

Quality Over Quantity
Local Over Global

The Services

Entrepreneurship Support Program Design

From concept to execution, we work hand-in-hand with incubators and accelerators to develop and enhance programs that deliver tangible results. Our methodologies are proven to boost program effectiveness and sustainability, driving meaningful outcomes for both entrepreneurs and local economies.

Upskilling Talents

We are committed to empowering entrepreneurship enablers and coaches with the tools they need to thrive. Through our comprehensive training and coaching programs, we equip professionals with the skills and insights to excel in their roles, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Building

Building a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem is about more than just institutions – it’s about fostering collaboration and synergy among all stakeholders. With our expertise in ecosystem development, we facilitate strategic partnerships and connections that unlock new opportunities for entrepreneurs and SMEs, fuelling sustainable growth and prosperity.

OUR WORK AROUND THE WORLD

Our approach is about providing a comprehensive blend of one-to-one and group coaching and capacity building with between 1 to 6 incubators and other startup support organisations per project. Similarly, when we directly engage with startups it is usually with 4 to 12 per project, tailoring our coaching methods to their specific needs. By actively listening to their challenges, we adapt our approach and seamlessly integrate additional local expertise when necessary. This combined approach of our international experience and understanding of why and how certain models can work for startup ecosystems and adapting to the local context has been proven to be highly successful in making a lasting impact.

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TESTIMONIALS

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