Early-stage Startup Accelerator
Exclusively tailored program for founders with viable startup ideas or MVPs in early years of operation.
An applied acceleration program designed by an international consortium of startup experts.
Discover your entrepreneurial potential with classroom coaching, online events, intensive mentorship, networking, and immersive bootcamps—your pathway to business excellence.
Participate in a minimum of two hours of professional coaching sessions for 14 weeks led by industry-recognized business experts and coaches.
Engage in a series of expert-led webinars, conducted during weeknights, totaling 2 hours. Additionally, allocate 6-8 hours for both group and self-paced study sessions each week for 14 weeks.
Participate in an extensive 50-hour one-to-one mentoring program, receiving personalized guidance and support throughout the duration of the program.
Take part in a minimum of four networking and pitching sessions conducted over the entire program’s duration, enhancing your connections and presentation skills.
Join a transformative two-day residential bootcamp, immersing yourself in intensive learning and skill development during the program.
Engage in a significant opportunity to showcase your startup at a national demo day event during the program.
Tailored Curriculum for Early-stage startups of Bangladesh
Curriculum & Timeline
Embark on this journey to entrepreneurship excellence, covering essential business fundamentals, product development, advanced strategies, and launch preparation.
Fundamentals of Starting a Business
(1) Introduction to Entrepreneurship
(2) Idea Generation and Validation
(3) Market Research and Analysis
(4) Business Modeling
(5) Legal and Financial Aspects
Product Development and Initial Strategy
(1) Product Development Basics
(2) Branding and Marketing
(3) Sales Strategies
(4) Digital Marketing
(5) Customer Relations
Advanced Business Strategies
(1) Advanced Market Analysis
(2) Financial Planning
(3) Operational Management
(4) Human Resources
(5) Scaling Your Business
Specialized Topics and Preparation for Launch
(1) Technology in Business
(2) E-commerce
(3) International Expansion
(4) Funding and Investment
(5) Business Ethics
Final Preparations and Pitching
(1) Business Plan Development
(2) Pitching Skills
(3) Feedback and Refinement
(4) Mock Pitching Sessions
(5) Final Pitch and Graduation
Post-Program Supports & Activities
(1) Compliance and Audit
(2) Valuation Services
(3) Access to Investment Network
(4) Value Chain Services
(5) Growth Supports
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Choose the program that best suits your startup needs
Women-led digital enterprise Acceleration program
Admission Criteria
Women founders with digital business ideas or early-stage MVPs. Business Registration or revenue not required at this stage.
Curriculum
- Foundations of Digital Business and Entrepreneurship
- Developing the Product and Branding
- Leadership and Business Growth
- Marketing, Legal, and Technical Skills
- Final Preparations and Pitching
Graduation Criteria
- 12 hours of capacity development and learning sessions every week
- Attend 2 networking and pitching sessions with investors and partners
- Complete 25 hours of One-on-one mentoring engagement with a successful entrpreneur
- Attend 2 days of residential bootcamp as scheuled by SBA
- Attend at least 1 national demo day event to showcase your startup
Early-stage
Startup Acceleration program
Admission Criteria
Founders with a viable business idea or an early-stage Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Business registration or revenue not required at this stage.
Curriculum
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship and Business
- Developing the Product and Initial Strategy
- Advanced Business Strategies
- Specialized Topics and Preparation for Launch
- Final Preparations and Pitching
Graduation Criteria
- 10 hours of capacity development and learning sessions every week
- Attend 4 networking and pitching sessions with investors and partners
- Complete 50 hours of One-on-one mentoring engagement with a successful entrpreneur
- Attend 2 days of residential bootcamp as scheuled by SBA
- Attend at least 1 national demo day event to showcase your startup
Growth-stage Startup Acceleration program
Admission Criteria
Founders of registered businesses, operational for multiple years, with stable monthly revenue or meeting a minimum annual revenue.
Curriculum
- Business Organization and Compliance
- Customer Base Growth and Marketing
- Revenue Growth and Financial Health
- Scaling and Investment Preparation
- Final Preparations and Pitching
Graduation Criteria
- 8 hours of capacity development and learning sessions every week
- Attend 6 networking and pitching sessions with investors and partners
- Complete 50 hours of One-on-one mentoring engagement with a successful entrpreneur
- Attend 2 days of residential bootcamp as scheuled by SBA
- Attend at least 1 national demo day event to showcase your startup