DHAKA, BANGLADESH — April 29, 2026 — The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center at the International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IIEC – IUBAT) and GEN Bangladesh successfully hosted a highly anticipated workshop titled “From Startup to Global Impact.”
The intensive event aimed to bridge the gap between academic innovation and global venture capital, equipping students with the tools to compete in the Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC)—recognized globally as the world's largest start-up pitch competition.
Navigating Global Opportunities and the EWC
The interactive session was led by Dr. K. M. Hasan Ripon, Managing Director of GEN Bangladesh, who provided students with critical, practical knowledge designed to elevate their ventures from local concepts to global realities. To help students access these worldwide opportunities, Dr. Ripon and Partnership Specialist Imran Hossain Nayem guided aspiring entrepreneurs through the complexities of the global registration portal.
Key highlights and takeaways from the workshop included:
- Strategic Scaling: Actionable frameworks for identifying global opportunities and scaling innovative ideas beyond geographical borders.
- Technical Guidance: Hands-on orientation ensuring participants are thoroughly equipped to compete against over 100,000 global applicants.
- Massive Incentives: A breakdown of the competition's rewards, featuring a staggering $1 million in cash prizes.
- The EWC 100: The announcement that the top 100 global finalists will earn an exclusive opportunity to attend the prestigious Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC).
Fostering a Culture of Innovation
The workshop served as an engaging, dynamic platform for students to connect, learn, and grow. Participants actively engaged with the material, making the session a highly interactive and impactful experience. By demystifying the path to the global market, GEN Bangladesh and IUBAT are actively working to elevate local university talent, transforming high-potential academic concepts into viable, marketable business models.
The IIEC – IUBAT remains steadfast in its commitment to organizing targeted initiatives to comprehensively support the next generation of problem solvers throughout their entrepreneurial journey.
Call for Applications
Student innovators and emerging startups are encouraged to finalize their pitches and complete the online application process promptly. The final deadline for EWC submissions is May 31st.
Media Contact
Imran Hossain Nayem
Phone: +8801833102819
Email: genbdprogram@gmail.com
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