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Karen Hogg
Karen Hogg Expert-in-Residence
Karen Hogg
Jaime Aoyagi
Jaime Aoyagi CEO & Founder
Worksimply
Welcome to your global startup ecosystem.

We help

founders scale.

students upskill.

investors win.

partners connect.

Scaling a groundbreaking startup? Honing your skills to go after those in-demand jobs? We provide you with the tools and expertise you need to be successful.

Navigating business growth or mastering tech and business skills on your own is tough – that's why we equip founders and learners with tools for long-term success. Join our ecosystem and benefit from 14 years of world-class programming, expert access, valuable connections, and an unparalleled community.

DMZ delivers results

837

businesses incubated and accelerated

$2.69B

in funding raised

5171

jobs fostered in our
community


Entrepreneurs

Ready to scale your startup?
Learn more about our pre-incubation
and incubation programs.

Incubator Incubator


Tech Learners

Looking to refine your talents and redefine
your career? Learn more about our tech,
business and startup learning programs.

Talent Academy Talent Academy

Gone are the days of working in a siloed innovation ecosystem

We prioritize collaboration and community on a global scale between entrepreneurs, learners, investors, and partners to drive growth and innovation. Our secret sauce? With 14 years of experience and being ranked the #1 university-based incubator in the world, we’ve developed a rich community that understands the power behind working holistically - together.

Become an Ecosystem Driver

Our connections span across the globe

10

countries with DMZ global hubs

40

countries where DMZ startups are based

1000+

startups in our global network

DMZ startups at the forefront of their industries

Access to industry
experts

Tap into our connections with leading experts in relevant fields to gain valuable insights and guidance.

Access to startup
community

Plug into a thriving community of like-minded entrepreneurs and innovators, ready to share ideas and collaborate.

Access to a global
network

We go beyond borders with DMZ hubs and experts around the world to help your growth.

Ready to join DMZ and scale your startup?



Apply Today