Women-Led Digital Enterprise Accelerator
Exclusively tailored acceleration program for early-stage digital enterprises led by women founders.
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 2 hours of professional coaching sessions each week for 7 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 for 7 weeks.
Participate in an extensive 25-hour one-to-one mentoring program, receiving personalized guidance and support throughout the duration of the program.
Take part in a minimum of two 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 Women-led early-stage Digtial enterprises of Bangladesh
Curriculum & Timeline
Join our program to elevate your digital enterprise with specialized training in entrepreneurship, brand development, leadership, and strategies for successful business growth.
Foundations of Digital Business and Entrepreneurship
(1) Introduction to Digital Entrepreneurship
(2) Market Research for Digital Businesses
(3) Building a Digital Business Model
(4) Basics of Digital Marketing
(5) Legal and Financial Aspects
Developing the Product and Branding
(1) Product Development in Digital Enterprises
(2) Branding for Digital Startups
(3) Advanced Digital Marketing
(4) User Experience (UX) Design
(5) Sales and Customer Acquisition
Leadership and Business Growth
(1) Women in Leadership
(2) Scaling Digital Enterprises
(3) Networking and Community Building
(4) Operations and Efficiency
(5) Financial Planning and Investment
Marketing, Legal, and Technical Skills
(1) Advanced Marketing Strategies
(2) Legal Aspects of Digital Business
(3) Technical Skills for Digital Founders
(4) Data Analysis and Decision Making
(5) E-commerce and Online Strategies
Final Preparations and Pitching
(1) Pitching and Public Speaking
(2) Customer Feedback and Improvement
(3) Business Plan Development
(4) Mock Pitching and Feedback
(5) Final Pitch and Program Conclusion
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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Program Comparison
Accelerating Bangladesh provides three specialized programs designed for early-stage startups, women-led digital enterprises, and growth-stage businesses. Review the eligibility criteria carefully and apply for the program that best suits your business needs.
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
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
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