International Registration

First prize, $100,000

10 prizes of $12,000 Each

Application Deadline is February 28th, 2021.

Key Information

1. 35 prizes will be awarded total, with 10 reserved specially for our international participants.

2. 20 International startups will be selected to compete in an online pitching event, with 10 finalists selected winning the $12000 prizes.

3. BIG International Roadshows are going to be held between February 17 to 25 to share more information and answer questions. To know when the International Roadshows will be happening in your region stay tuned in social media page named "Startup Bangladesh Limited".

4. First step is to click the button above to receive application information.

Why This Contest in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh is hosting this competition as part of our celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the birth of the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his dream of living in a Digital Bangladesh. It is open to everyone around the world. Our goal is to establish Bangladesh as an IT-rich country by creating a well-organized startup ecosystem for local innovators and entrepreneurs, including the inclusion of youth in innovative cultures to make the country a member of the developed world by 2041. To know more about the competition please visit www.BIG.gov.bd & to learn more about the Startup Ecosystem in Bangladesh please visit www.startupbangladesh.vc.