GEN Bangladesh Unveils National Finalists for the Entrepreneurship World Cup 2024

Entrepreneurship World Cup Bangladesh 2024 - National Round
This year’s competition brought forth a remarkable display of innovation and entrepreneurial excellence, highlighting the most promising startups across three key stages: Idea, Early, and Growth. These finalists have emerged as frontrunners in a rigorous selection process, showcasing their potential to make a significant impact on the national and global stage.
Imran Hossain
Nayem

Dhaka, Bangladesh - August 6, 2024 – The Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Bangladesh is thrilled to reveal the National Round finalists of the highly anticipated Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) Bangladesh 2024. This year’s competition highlighted the remarkable talent and innovative spirit of Bangladeshi entrepreneurs across three key stages: the Idea Stage, the Early Stage, and the Growth Stage, showcasing groundbreaking solutions poised to make a global impact.

Idea Stage: Bangladesh’s budding innovators presented bold new concepts aimed at tackling pressing societal challenges:

  • "Nohor IT," led by Farid Khan: Empowering people with disabilities through digital skills and employment opportunities via a fellowship program. With a focus on remote training, Nohor IT aims to reduce the high unemployment rate among disabled individuals by offering in-demand skills and operates on a B2B model, delivering digital services through a subscription model.
  • "Bortoni," led by Tasnimul Hasan Taohid and his team: A smart sanitary napkin vending machine solution designed to address menstrual hygiene challenges in Bangladesh, particularly in schools. Bortoni aims to fill the gap by offering affordable and accessible sanitary napkins through vending machines, operating on a B2B model with a subscription-based delivery service.
  • "Robosolvez," led by Ishmam Tahsan Masafi: Specializes in innovative robotic solutions to address industrial and societal challenges, focusing on agricultural, firefighting, and delivery robots tailored to meet specific industry needs.

Early Stage: Entrepreneurs in this stage are developing scalable solutions with significant market potential:

  • "AyyKori," led by Aminul Islam: A cashback and affiliate marketplace designed to boost brand sales by offering consumers cashback rewards and enabling affiliate marketing. The platform addresses issues such as low sales, high marketplace dependency, and low traffic in web and physical outlets.
  • "EcoTech Innovation," led by Abdullah Al Araf: Developing Smart Vertical Axis Wind Turbines specifically for urban and coastal areas in Bangladesh. EcoTech aims to provide a sustainable solution to the energy crisis by harnessing wind power.

Growth Stage: These startups have demonstrated significant progress and are ready for rapid expansion:

  • "Pupil School Bus Ltd.," led by Md Abdur Rashid Sohag: Focused on providing safe, reliable, and affordable transportation services for students, including school bus and carpooling options. The service, enhanced by IoT technology, offers real-time tracking, air-conditioned vehicles, and expert female guides and drivers, ensuring peace of mind for parents.

The finalists were selected through a rigorous evaluation process, considering their innovation, scalability, and potential impact. They will now advance to the EWC 250 round in the EWC Qualifiers to the EWC Group Stage in Phase 3, where they will represent Bangladesh on the global stage.

Stay connected with GEN Bangladesh as these promising entrepreneurs continue their journey, and receive updates and support as they prepare for the upcoming stages of the competition.


About  Entrepreneurship World Cup:

The Entrepreneurship World Cup is one of the largest and most diverse pitch competitions and support programs of its kind. Every year, tens of thousands of entrepreneurs from 200 countries compete for US$1 million dollars in cash prizes and millions more worth of investment, support and publicity through national pitch competitions, bootcamps and a global finals event attended by leading investors.


About GEN Bangladesh:

The Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Bangladesh is dedicated to fostering and nurturing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Bangladesh. As a part of the global GEN network, GEN Bangladesh aims to inspire and empower entrepreneurs by providing them with the resources, connections, and support needed to launch and scale their businesses.

 

GEN Bangladesh is committed to driving economic growth and innovation by organizing events, competitions, and programs that bring together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and other stakeholders. Through initiatives like the Entrepreneurship World Cup, GEN Bangladesh showcases the country’s best entrepreneurial talent on a global stage, highlighting innovative solutions that address both local and global challenges.

 

With a vision to create a thriving entrepreneurial environment in Bangladesh, GEN Bangladesh works closely with partners across various sectors to provide mentorship, training, and access to capital. The organization plays a critical role in building a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem that can contribute to the country’s socio-economic development and position Bangladesh as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.