International Academy of Entrepreneurship & Employability (IAEGlocal)

What International Academy of Entrepreneurship & Employability (IAEGlocal) does

Indian Academy of Entrepreneurship (IAEGlocal) is a private, Government of India-recognized incubator and accelerator operating as a 'Non Academic, Research & Innovation' institution under a Constitution governed by a Governing Council and Governing Board. Founded in or around 2009, the organization is headquartered in New Delhi and Mumbai, India (CredenceGlocal House), with a regional headquarters in Birmingham, UK, and additional Glocal Chapters in Sri Lanka, Singapore, South Africa, Mauritius, and Uganda. IAEGlocal's core platform is Me-MiClub, a 365 Degree Dignified Livelihood Eco-System that combines tiered membership subscriptions with structured methodology (Care-Learn-Unleash-Business, or CLUB) covering employability, entrepreneurship, ideation, and monetization (AIM).

The company generates revenue through three primary streams: membership subscriptions (Domestic ₹3,999/year, Universal $100/year, Institutional ₹9,999/year, Institutional MNC $250/year, plus a free tier); incubation and acceleration professional services across sectors including Agriculture, IT & ITeS, Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, Infrastructure, and Social Entrepreneurship; and program fees from offerings including Life Skill Engineering (LSE), Start-Up Scholarship Program (SSP), Start-Up Talent Exchange Program (STEP), Joint Acceleration Program (JAP), Global Academy Award Program (GAAP), and Certification & Employment. Five wholly-owned service subsidiaries (DIAET for IT/ITES, People Resources/HRBP, Funding & Fiduciary, Branding & Marketing, and SCM & Logistics) provide in-house operational support to incubated startups.

IAEGlocal serves four primary customer segments — Students and Youth, Aspiring and Existing Entrepreneurs, Institutions and MNCs, and NRIs/Global Professionals — through a hybrid community-led, event-driven, and sales-led go-to-market motion. The portfolio includes ~18 incubated companies across stages (Innovation, Incubation, Acceleration, Unicorn), with notable outcomes including collaborations with HBZ Limited (Habib Bank Zurich) since 2009, Fortis Healthcare, and Yum! Brands for India operations. Marketing is executed via blog content, website SEO, events and workshops, community building, video content, and member referrals.

Name

International Academy of Entrepreneurship & Employability (IAEGlocal)

Legal name

Indian Academy of Entrepreneurship

Website

https://iaeglocal.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IAEGlocal is a Government of India-recognized incubator and accelerator operating a global membership platform (Me-MiClub) and tiered programs serving students, entrepreneurs, institutions, and MNCs across India, Africa, Asia, and the UK through entrepreneurship, employability, and incubation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Incubation and Entrepreneurship Development Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA), Entrepreneurship, Startup Incubation & Pitch Programs (EDAMAKAK), Entrepreneurship & Small Business Workforce Programs (EDAAAOAM), Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)

Keywords

• Startup incubation services
• Entrepreneurship development programs
• Membership community platform
• Startup acceleration services
• Employability skill training

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: IAEGlocal generates revenue through tiered membership subscriptions. The Me-MiClub membership is open globally with four tiers: Domestic (₹3,999/year for India), Universal ($100/year for NRIs and foreign nationals), Institutional (₹9,999/year), and Institutional MNC ($250/year). Membership provides access to Benefits & Engagement Plans including networking, IDEAs Bank competitions, training, and career counseling.
2. Startup Incubation & Acceleration Services: Revenue generated through incubation and acceleration of startups across various sectors including Agriculture, IT & ITeS, Healthcare, Financial Services, and more. Startups progress through Innovation, Incubation, Acceleration, and Unicorn stages.
3. Programs & Certifications: Programs include Life Skill Engineering, Start-Up Scholarship Program (SSP), Start-Up Talent Exchange Program (STEP), Joint Acceleration Program (JAP), and Global Academy Award Program (GAAP). Revenue generated through program fees and certification services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Indian Academy of Entrepreneurship (IAEGlocal) is a Government of India recognized incubator and accelerator that sells membership subscriptions (Me-MiClub) and fee-based entrepreneurship programs including Life Skill Engineering (LSE), Start-Up Scholarship Program (SSP), Start-Up Talent Exchange Program (STEP), Joint Acceleration Program (JAP), Certification & Employment, and the Global Academy Award Program (GAAP). It also delivers shared services to portfolio startups through internal arms for IT/ITeS, supply chain, branding, funding, and HR, progressing ventures from Innovation through Incubation and Acceleration to Unicorn stage.

Product overview

IAEGlocal operates as an entrepreneurship and employability academy offering a platform-plus-programs model. The core offering is the Me-MiClub membership platform providing a 365-degree dignified livelihood ecosystem with tiered subscriptions (DOMESTIC, UNIVERSAL, Institutional, MNC). Supporting programs include Life Skill Engineering (LSE), Start-Up Scholarship Program (SSP), Start-Up Talent Exchange Program (STEP), Joint Acceleration Program (JAP), and Certification & Employment programs. Value-added services encompass IT & ITeS via DIAET, SCM & Logistics, Branding & Marketing with IPR support, Funding & Fiduciary services, and People Resources management. The organization functions as a Government of India recognized incubator and accelerator, with portfolio companies spanning retail, food processing, infrastructure, IT services, education, healthcare, and social entrepreneurship sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Me-MiClub: A global membership club focused on 'Mission Entrepreneurship (ME) & Mission Innovation (MI)' providing 365 Degree Dignified Livelihood Eco-System for Assess, Ideate & Monetize opportunities.
• Digital Innovation And Entrepreneurial Talent (DIAET)
• Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship And Start Ups (IDEAS)

Products and services

• Me-MiClub Membership 365-degree dignified livelihood eco-system providing Assess, Ideate & Monetize (AIM) opportunities for entrepreneurship and employability, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Includes networking, IDEAs Bank competition, SEED funding, training, and career counseling.
• Digital Innovation And Entrepreneurial Talent (DIAET) IT and ITeS services arm of IAEGlocal providing hardware and software services to support startups and customers globally.
• Life Skill Engineering (LSE) Program Life skills development program preparing individuals for entrepreneurship and employment through competency-based training and employability (E-Ability) development.
• Start-Up Scholarship Program (SSP) Scholarship program supporting aspiring entrepreneurs with funding and mentorship to develop their startup ventures.
• Start-Up Talent Exchange Program (STEP) Talent exchange initiative connecting entrepreneurs with opportunities, resources, and skills within the IAEGlocal ecosystem.
• Joint Acceleration Program (JAP) Acceleration program for startups delivered through structured round tables and mentoring sessions.
• Certification & Employment Program Certification programs aimed at enhancing employability and entrepreneurial skills for individuals and partner institutions.
• Global Academy Award Program (GAAP) Award program recognizing excellence in entrepreneurship and innovation across the IAEGlocal community.
• SCM & Logistics Service Supply chain management and logistics services for startups including domestic and overseas contracting, purchase and procurement support.
• Branding & Marketing Service Mentoring service for branding and marketing of ideas, products, and services under leadership of globally acclaimed professionals, including IPR, PR, and communications support.
• Funding & Fiduciary Service In-house financial and funding services for innovators and ideators, including legal and statutory compliance with local documentation requirements.
• People Resources (HRBP) Service Human Resources Business Partner service fulfilling talent management and development needs globally, providing 360-degree HR solutions to startups.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4000+ students educated per annum through incubated institutions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Glocal Chapters NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAEGlocal operates through a network of Glocal Chapters in Africa (South Africa, Mauritius, Uganda), Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Singapore), and UK & Europe (Birmingham). These chapters serve as regional hubs for the Me-MiClub community and local entrepreneurship development initiatives.
• International Acceleration Partner (IAP)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStructured partnership category for international organizations seeking to accelerate startup ecosystems in their regions through IAEGlocal's programs and methodologies.
• Principal Institutional Collaborator (PIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary institutional partnership category for organizations collaborating on curriculum development, talent pipeline creation, and joint program delivery.
• Coaches NetworkcoreOthersSubject Matter Experts (SMEs) from various industries serve as coaches providing mentorship and guidance to startups and members under the leadership of globally acclaimed professionals and industrialists.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=UObF19xngxk&feature=youtu.be
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/indian-academy-of-entrepreneurship

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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