The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Global Startup Labs (gsl.mit.edu/about/) is a multidisciplinary initiative that promotes technology entrepreneurship and software development skills in emerging regions. MIT GSL partners with local organizations in emerging regions to offer mobile and Internet technology incubator courses instructed by instructors who are doing cutting-edge technology re
search and application at MIT. GSL develops curriculum materials, software technologies, platforms, and networks that enable future entrepreneurs in emerging regions to innovate. Additionally, GSL builds networks of local investors, mentors, entrepreneurs, and developers centered at each program location to help jump-start a startup ecosystem.
