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What is BIG?
Big is a platform for the innovators of the future. This platform is designed to encourage Startups from all over the world via providing the winners with financial support.
Who can participate?
  • The startup must have an innovative product or service. The startup can have:
    • An idea
    • A prototype
    • Minimum viable product
  • The startup should solve a problem in a faster, better and/or, cheaper way
  • The proposed business model should be repeatable and scalable
  • ICT should be the core enabling component of the service or product
  • There should be fast growth potential
  • If the startup has already raised any (series A, B or C) round of investment from national or international venture capital company, they will not qualify for BIG.
  • Maximum legal age of the startup will be 5
  • If the startup has a Bangladeshi legal entity (or going to create a Bangladeshi legal entity), one or more founders are Bangladeshi and, the startup is operating in Bangladesh; then the startup will be considered as a Bangladeshi startup. If any of the 3 conditions mentioned above is missing, then they will be considered as an international startup.
  • Sister concerns of large companies will not be allowed
  • Maximum founder number can be 5. But only 3 of the founders can participate in the events.
How to participate?
Log on to our website - https://www.big.gov.bd/about
What do I need to register aside from my Startup?
If you are a national participant, you will require your birth certificate or your national ID to register. If you are an international participant, you will need your passport number to register.
Can one person register multiple times?
No, one team leader can only register once.
Do I need a successful startup to participate?
No, even if your Startup does not exist yet but you have an idea for the startup, you can participate with your idea.
How many startups will win?
10 International Startups and 26 National Startups.
Do I have to be a Bangladeshi citizen to apply?
You need to be a Bangladeshi citizen to apply as a national participant. Nonresident Bangladeshi (NRB) will also have to register as national participants. International participants who hold international passports can apply under the international category.
How many Startups will be selected for the Reality show round?
Top 65 Startups from the national level will be selected for the reality show.
Can I apply if I am not a student?
Yes, non-students may apply as well.
How many phase will be there?
We will have 3 phase - Activation Program, TV Reality Show and International Road Show.
Will BIG take place online?
Considering the present COVID 19 situations, both online and offline program will be organized.
When is the deadline for registering?
Student and General Category: February 28, 2021.
International Category: February 28, 2021.
Can startups from any industry category apply?
Yes, Startups from any industry are welcomed.
Do national and international participants compete in the same category?
No, national and international participants will be competing in different categories and the allocation of prize money will also be done accordingly.
Will we be given any training?
Startups that have passed the first round will go through 4 days of intense bootcamp and receive training from the best of the best in the industry. But this bootcamp will be organized only for National participants.
When does the TV round start?
TBD
Startup from which phases can take part?
Pre seed and idea stage startups who are looking for grants, seed-funding or angle investment are welcomed to participate.
Is there a registration fee?
No, there is no registration fee.

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