The iDEA (Innovation Design and Entrepreneurship Academy) Project, under the ICT Division of the Government of Bangladesh, has initiated the University Activation Program to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among university students across the country.
Promote startup funding opportunities and incubation support
Inspire students to generate innovative, socially impactful ideas
Guide young innovators to turn ideas into ventures
Pre-seed funding available for selected startups
Any student currently enrolled in a listed public or private university in Bangladesh
Have a creative business idea and want to turn it into a startup
Want to learn the ideation process and entrepreneurial thinking
Entrepreneurial training and mentorship
Real startup pitching experience
Networking with founders, investors, enablers
Official certificate from the iDEA Project
Promote grants, mentoring, and coworking space opportunities
Pitch for BDT 10 lakh pre-seed grant funding
Connect with ecosystem enablers, investors, and government bodies
Get the official startup pitch deck template to structure your presentation
Join the University Activation Program