Innovate, Connect and Transform: Silkroad 3.0

Innovate – Connect – Transform: Silkroad 3.0 presents a visionary blueprint for regional development across the Himalaya–Ganga–Padma–Bay of Bengal corridor. Rooted in innovation, collaboration, and knowledge transfer, Silk Road 3.0 integrates technology, talent, and capital to accelerate solutions for climate resilience, water security, agriculture, health, and infrastructure.

Innovate:
The initiative introduces a scalable founder apprenticeship model designed to support entrepreneurs through structured mentorship and a proven Start Up → Stand Up → Scale Up pathway. The program prioritizes tech-enabled, high-impact ventures capable of achieving sustainable growth and measurable outcomes, targeting revenue milestones of $10M+.

Connect:
Silk Road 3.0 fosters a collaborative ecosystem uniting 1,000 founders, 100 startups, and a broad network of volunteer experts across legal, marketing, finance, and management. Partnerships with regional development leaders, innovation hubs, and strategic institutions provide vital market access, resources, and global connectivity.

Transfer:
The pilot validates the Nonagon Model as a replicable framework for regional innovation. Through data-driven impact measurement, PhD-level research, hackathons, and talent certification, the program creates a continuous pipeline of skilled professionals. This ensures smooth transfer of innovation throughout the corridor and beyond.

Overall, the book highlights how Silk Road 3.0 builds a resilient, scalable, and future-ready ecosystem that promotes sustainable economic growth, enhances regional connectivity, and generates long-term social impact.