Updates
New cohort applications now open — apply before May 15DEIED Summit 2026 announced — register your spot500+ startups funded in Q1 2026Digital Skills Training expanded to all 64 districtsInnovation Challenge 2026 winners announcedNew cohort applications now open — apply before May 15DEIED Summit 2026 announced — register your spot500+ startups funded in Q1 2026Digital Skills Training expanded to all 64 districtsInnovation Challenge 2026 winners announced

Our Programs

Choose the right path for your
entrepreneurial journey

Explore our tailored programs designed to support every stage of your startup journey.

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Largest Startup Accelerator in Bangladesh

UIHP fosters a vibrant community of innovation by integrating educational rigor with the entrepreneurial spirit. Throughout the program, participants engage with complex problems and develop innovative, scalable solutions under the mentorship of industry giants and academic leaders.

Each phase of our program is designed to build upon the last, ensuring a solid foundation of knowledge while encouraging practical application and creative experimentation.

University Innovation Hub Program

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What We Provide

Key Offering

A complete support ecosystem — everything a founder needs to ideate, build, and scale in Bangladesh.

Co-Working Space

Modern, fully-equipped collaborative workspaces across Bangladesh for founders and teams.

Co-Working Space

Modern, fully-equipped collaborative workspaces across Bangladesh for founders and teams.

Training & Coaching

Expert-led sessions on business development, digital skills, and entrepreneurial growth.

Training & Coaching

Expert-led sessions on business development, digital skills, and entrepreneurial growth.

Accelerator Facilities

Dedicated programs with labs and infrastructure to fast-track your startup journey.

Accelerator Facilities

Dedicated programs with labs and infrastructure to fast-track your startup journey.

Investor Access

Direct connections to angel investors, VCs, and government funding bodies seeking startups.

Investor Access

Direct connections to angel investors, VCs, and government funding bodies seeking startups.

Expert Mentoring

One-on-one sessions with industry veterans, successful founders, and domain experts.

Expert Mentoring

One-on-one sessions with industry veterans, successful founders, and domain experts.

Pre-seed Fund

Initial grant funding and seed capital to help early-stage founders validate their product.

Pre-seed Fund

Initial grant funding and seed capital to help early-stage founders validate their product.

Branding & Exposure

Showcase your startup via national media, DEIED platforms, and high-profile government events.

Branding & Exposure

Showcase your startup via national media, DEIED platforms, and high-profile government events.

Networking & Many More

Join a thriving community of entrepreneurs, corporates, and policymakers shaping Bangladesh.

Networking & Many More

Join a thriving community of entrepreneurs, corporates, and policymakers shaping Bangladesh.


Who We Are

About DEIED

To promote the early stages of innovation in Bangladesh's start-up ecosystem, the BHTPA aims to support the establishment of university innovation hubs. The hubs are envisaged to provide a venue and program for the pre-incubation of cohorts of students and alumni at participating universities.

The BHTPA is seeking expressions of interest from internationally reputed firms to design, operate, and ultimately, transfer to the universities, such programs. The program is designed to encourage young entrepreneurs across the country.


Financial Support

Funding

Access grants, seed funding, and investment pathways available for DEIED-registered startups across Bangladesh.

Seed Fund Scheme

Receive financial support to build your prototype

Seed Fund Scheme

Receive financial support to build your prototype, validate ideas, and prepare for market launch and early-stage growth.

Prototype Funding
Idea Validation
Market Launch
Early-stage Growth

Funding Guide for Startups

Learn how to secure financial support

Funding Guide for Startups

Explore tailored funding options and learn how to secure financial support across different startup development phases.

Tailored Options
Multiple Phases
Financial Clarity
Step-by-step Guide

Startup Bangladesh Investor Connect

Get introduced to top investors

Startup Bangladesh Investor Connect

Get introduced to top investors through a trusted platform that connects high-potential startups with funding partners.

Top Investors
Trusted Platform
Startup Matching
Funding Partners

Funding Guide

Turn your idea into a sustainable venture

Funding Guide

Understand the types, sources, and stages of funding needed to turn your business idea into a sustainable venture.

Funding Types
Funding Sources
Stage Mapping
Sustainable Growth

Our Experts

Meet the Mentors

Learn from Bangladesh's most accomplished entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders.

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Ayman Sadiq

Ayman Sadiq

Founder of 10 Minute School

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Ayman Sadiq

Ayman Sadiq

Founder of 10 Minute School

A Bangladeshi educator, entrepreneur, and founder of 10 Minute School — an online platform providing free educational resources. He has received the Queen's Young Leader Award and has been listed in Forbes "30 Under 30 Asia."

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Waseem Alim

Waseem Alim

Co-founder & CEO, Chaldal

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Waseem Alim

Waseem Alim

Co-founder & CEO, Chaldal

Co-founder and CEO of Chaldal, a leading grocery startup in Dhaka founded in 2013. Before Chaldal, Waseem worked as Director of Product Strategy at Sigfig, a Silicon Valley-based financial technology startup.

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Zeeshan Zakaria

Zeeshan Zakaria

Co-Founder & Advisor at Shikho

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Zeeshan Zakaria

Zeeshan Zakaria

Co-Founder & Advisor at Shikho

A dedicated and versatile educator constantly reinventing to ensure every child makes progress and achieves to the best of their ability. Believes tech combined with a highly structured curriculum is a powerful tool to revolutionise learning.

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Afeef Zaman

Afeef Zaman

Founder & CEO, ShopUp

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Afeef Zaman

Afeef Zaman

Founder & CEO, ShopUp

CEO of ShopUp, Bangladesh's largest full-stack business-to-business commerce platform for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. An expert in problem solving in emerging markets, especially Bangladesh.

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Sylvana Q. Sinha, Esq

Sylvana Q. Sinha, Esq

Founder & CEO, Praava Health

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Sylvana Q. Sinha, Esq

Sylvana Q. Sinha, Esq

Founder & CEO, Praava Health

Bangladeshi-American lawyer and entrepreneur. Founder, Chair, and CEO of Praava Health — on a mission to improve health outcomes and patient journeys in emerging markets, where 85% of the world lives.



Our Ecosystem

Our Startups

We collaborate with Bangladesh's leading companies and platforms to give DEIED startups the connections, tools, and market access they need to grow.

Nagad
bKash
Pathao
ShopUp
Sheba
Foodie

Media

DEIED Videos

Discover how DEIED empowers entrepreneurs through inspiring stories, expert mentorship, and real startup journeys.

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Success

Cohort Onboarding Program

Experience elite coaching, targeted mentorship, influential networking events, investor pitches, and intensive bootcamps—all designed to accelerate your startup's journey to success.

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Sectors We Support

Areas of Entrepreneurship

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Agri-Tech
Health-Tech
Edu-Tech
Fintech
Mobile Application
Gaming
IoT
Cloud Services
Entertainment
Hardware
Clean Tech
E-Commerce

Moments

DEIED Photo Gallery

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