The 2025 Inclusion Conference on the Bund in Shanghai highlighted how AI-driven entrepreneurship is reshaping emerging markets, addressing digital divides and fostering inclusive growth. Organized by 10x1000 Tech for Inclusion, a global non-profit learning platform launched by Ant Group and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the event showcased how AI is empowering entrepreneurs to create sustainable, tech-driven solutions.
10x1000 Tech for Inclusion fosters AI-driven entrepreneurship.
AI addresses digital divides in emerging markets.
Global collaboration fuels inclusive, sustainable solutions.
Automated code development to reach $8.2B by 2030.
Key use cases include healthcare, education, and finance.
Platform connects entrepreneurs for equitable growth.
The 10x1000 Tech for Inclusion initiative, built on the pillars of Learn, Connect, and Inspire, equips entrepreneurs with skills, networks, and insights to drive inclusive innovation. “AI can be transformative, but it continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace and nobody has all the answers – organizations are simultaneously experimenting and learning. For startups, it becomes even more crucial that they look beyond their borders to learn from the best practices globally and apply that to address their unique local needs,” said Di XU, product leader of sustainability initiatives at Ant International. This global exchange of ideas enables entrepreneurs to develop locally relevant, AI-powered solutions.
The panel discussion, "AI-Powered Entrepreneurship: Catalyzing Local Impact in Emerging Markets," featured founders from diverse regions, showcasing AI’s transformative potential. Khang Wei Wong, founder of Fulhive & Smart Tradehub, highlighted how AI-driven retail technology fosters equitable growth for SMEs. Dr. Low Hui Min of LEMON© emphasized AI’s role in detecting learning difficulties in children, ensuring educational access for all. Sida Zheng of Rosen discussed AI-powered credit assessment models that provide working capital to unbanked populations in Latin America.
AI is also revolutionizing healthcare and emergency services in resource-constrained environments. Dr. Ikpeme Neto of WellaHealth showcased an AI-powered family doctor agent that delivers healthcare guidance to remote Nigerian communities with limited connectivity. Similarly, Fifamè Ogou of UrgenceCare demonstrated how adaptive AI routing systems reduce emergency response times by navigating infrastructure limitations, improving medical outcomes in underserved areas.
The 10x1000 platform fosters cross-border collaboration, enabling entrepreneurs to share knowledge and scale impact. “At 10x1000 Tech for Inclusion, we believe that true innovation thrives when knowledge crosses borders. When a Nigerian healthtech founder advises a Malaysian EdTech startup through our platform, that's how we build inclusive innovation ecosystems,” said Di Xu. This collaborative approach is laying the foundation for a global network of sustainable, tech-driven solutions.
The 2025 Inclusion Conference underscored the transformative power of AI-driven entrepreneurship. By connecting emerging market leaders with global resources, 10x1000 Tech for Inclusion is driving inclusive growth, empowering a new generation of innovators to address local challenges with scalable, sustainable solutions.
10x1000 Tech for Inclusion is an open and global fintech learning platform dedicated to empowering learners to become drivers of digital economic growth. Its mission is to nurture and inspire at least 1,000 emerging talents and tech leaders each year for ten years. 10x1000 is a non-profit program launched jointly by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and Ant Group in 2018.
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