Eligibility Criteria

Registered startup in Bangladesh (trade license/company registration). Minimum 6 months of operations. Must have a working product/service with traction (users, revenue, or pilot). Team of 2-10 members. Not acquired or merged.

Traction & Metrics

Submit: monthly active users, revenue (last 6 months), customer acquisition cost, lifetime value, churn rate, funding raised to date. Include key milestones achieved. Metrics verified during due diligence for finalists.

Submission Requirements

Complete application with: company profile, problem/solution, business model, traction metrics, financial projections (3 years), cap table, funding history, competitive landscape, go-to-market strategy, and team bios. Pitch deck required (max 15 slides).

Team & Governance

Founders must hold significant equity. Advisory board members allowed. External investors >20% equity must be disclosed. No pending legal disputes. Commitment to participate in mentor sessions and finale if selected.

Pitch Presentation

Finalists get 7 minutes pitch + 5 minutes Q&A with investors. Live demo encouraged. Submit financial model and cap table 72 hours before. Present in English. In-person attendance required for Grand Finale in Dhaka (travel support available for finalists outside Dhaka).

Evaluation Criteria