BANGLADESH'S NATIONAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE

WHERE
INNOVATION
MEETS
INVESTMENT.

Pitch your idea, get expert mentorship, connect with investors and turn your innovation into a scalable business.

    • Free Registration
    • Open Nationwide
    • Ideas & Startups Welcome

WHY JOIN IDEATHON?

MORE THAN A COMPETITION.
A PLATFORM THAT BUILDS BUSINESSES.

Access to Investment

Pitch directly to investors looking for high-potential, innovative ventures.

Expert Mentorship

Get guidance from experienced founders, entrepreneurs and industry experts.

Strategic Networking

Build valuable connections with investors, mentors, founders and ecosystem leaders.

National Exposure

Showcase your innovation on a national stage and gain the visibility you deserve.

Business Growth

Receive practical feedback to strengthen your model and accelerate your growth.

YOUR JOURNEY

FROM IDEA TO INVESTMENT.

01

Apply

Submit your business or innovative idea through our platform.

02

Expert Evaluation

Industry experts review applications and select the most promising innovations.

03

Live Pitch

Selected teams pitch before founders and business leaders in a live round.

04

Investment Day

Top finalists pitch directly to investors and explore funding opportunities, partnerships and more.

BUILT FOR

BOLD
THINKERS.

Ideathon welcomes innovators from all backgrounds and industries. If you are building something original, we want to hear from you.

Idea Individuals
Early-stage Startups
Existing Businesses
Student Founders
University Teams
Researchers & Engineers
Professionals & Creators
Anyone With Innovation

WE LOOK FOR INNOVATION WITH REAL IMPACT.

Originality
Innovation
Market Opportunity
Scalability
Feasibility
Investment Potential

LEARN. PITCH. GROW.

GET GUIDANCE
FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS.

Learn from top mentors, successful founders and industry experts who will help shape your idea, your strategy and your future.

Get Expert Guidance

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

INVESTORS ARE LOOKING FOR
THE NEXT BIG THING.

This could be you. This could be your idea. This could be the beginning of something extraordinary.

Pitch Your Innovation

FAQ

FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS.

Anyone with an innovative idea or an early-stage business — students, professionals, researchers, and existing founders are all welcome to apply.

No. You can apply with just an idea. Having a registered company is not required to take part in Ideathon.

Yes, registration is completely free for all applicants across Bangladesh.

Absolutely. You can apply solo or as a team — many of our strongest pitches come from small, focused teams.

Yes, existing businesses looking to scale, pivot, or raise investment are welcome to apply alongside first-time founders.