ABOUT US

The Tibetan Entrepreneurship Development (TED) Initiative provides end-to-end support for entrepreneurs in the Tibetan diaspora. Through its programs and services, TED helps aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners develop successful, sustainable, and impact-oriented enterprises. TED is designed to celebrate and nurture entrepreneurship in the Tibetan community. It aims to be a catalyst for entrepreneurship that contributes to long-term economic sustainability and self-reliance in the Tibetan community in-exile.

Pre-Incubation Training

The Pre-Incubation Training program is designed to provide entrepreneurship training to aspiring entrepreneurs with a business idea or recent startups who need assistance developing a business plan.

Business Incubation

Business Incubation is a customized program for entrepreneurs who have a business plan and are ready to launch their business as well as current business owners looking to expand or scale.

Startup Funding

Funding is available to selected entrepreneurs who have received Pre-Incubation training as well as entrepreneurs with a vetted business plan who seek seed capital but do not wish to attend training.

TED Programs

Being a part of the TED program is a great opportunity to shape your future. Not only did I gain the tools to to grow my business, I was able to receive funding to make my plan a reality. Thank you for all the support along this amazing journey.

Tsetan Dolkar, 2015 TED Entrepreneur

Participating in the TED program has been a wonderful experience. It wasn’t always easy, but the training we received has prepared us to tackle the challenges of starting up a business. Thank you for your support.

Tenzin Choezin, 2015 TED Entrepreneur

The experience we had during pre-incubation training was invaluable. We learned so much and were able to develop a concrete business plan. I feel confident that we are ready to take our business to the next level and I am sure my fellow TED entrepreneurs feel the same way.

Jampa Tendar, 2016 TED Entrepreneur