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Startup Accelerator by Bangladesh University

November 18, 2019 Startup Accelerator by Bangladesh University
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It gives us great pleasure to extend a warm invitation to join us at the launch of Bangladesh University Startup Accelerator, on November 18-20, 2019.

The Honorable State Minister of ICT Division Mr. Zunaid Ahmed Palak MP has kindly consented to grace the occasion as the Chief Guest on the inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

The goal of Startup Accelerator is to foster and nurture local entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem within Bangladesh and beyond, build regional and global connectivity among investors, entrepreneurs, professionals and provide a collaboration platform for all participants in the ecosystem.

On DAY 1 and DAY 3, we would host a bootcamp which will be led by Mr. Chris Burry, CEO and Co-Founder of US Market Access. The Bootcamp is designed to coach entrepreneurs on how to start and run successful startups – business development, valuations, due diligence and effective pitching and other relevant areas.
On DAY 3, the boot camp will conclude with Startup Showcase.

Based in Silicon Valley, to date, US MAC ran more than 150 program in 27 countries, hosted 640 startups and helped to raise $405 million.

On DAY 2, we invite you to the launch ceremony of Bangladesh University Startup Accelerator. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Krishibid Institute.

The Honorable State Minister of ICT Division Mr. Zunaid Ahmed Palak MP has kindly consented to grace the occasion as the Chief Guest.

At the launch, Mr. Chris Burry will speak as the keynote speaker on 2020 Technology Landscape in Silicon Valley such as quantum computing, nanotech, fintech among others.

This event is invite only. We look forward to see you.

Warm regards,
Team Startup Accelerator | Bangladesh University

Launch of Startup Accelerator
BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY
DAY 1
Date: November 18, 2019, 10 am – 5 pm
Venue: Bangladesh University, 5/B, Beribandh Main Road, Adabor, Mohammadpur, Dhaka

Agenda
9:30 am – 10 am: Registration
10 am – 5 pm: Bootcamp


DAY 2
Date: November 19, 2019, 9 am – 5:30 pm�Venue: Krishibid Institute, Farmgate, Dhaka

Agenda
9 am – 10 am: Registration (students and startups only)

Session #1 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Welcome note by Bangladesh University
2020 Technology Landscape in Silicon Valley | Mr. Chris Burry
Technology and civic society.

Mr. Michael Foley, CEO, Grameenphone
Panel discussion | Bangladesh – A Startup Journey and the way forward.

Chief Guest Honorable State Minister Mr. Zunaid Ahmed Palak MP ICT Division, Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh

MOU ceremony | US MAC and Bangladesh University

Lunch1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Session #2 2:30 am – 5:30 pm
Bootcamp | Chris Burry


DAY 3
Date: November 20, 2019 | 9 am – 5 pm
Venue: Bangladesh University, 5/B, Beribandh Main Road, Adabor, Mohammadpur
Agenda
Session #1 9 am – 4 pm�
Bootcamp
Chris Burry
Guest speakers| Bangladesh Angels Network (BAN),
GP Accelerator,
UPSKILLS

Working lunch

Session #2 4 pm – 5:30 pm
Startup Expo
Chief Guest Ms. Hosne Ara Begum N.D.C Managing Director, Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority
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