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🇧🇩 At the end of Day 3, the participants presented their refined Pitch Decks to our jury! Upon careful consideration, here are the winners of SIMcubator Bangladesh 2025: — BlookLink is Bangladesh's First & Largest P2P Blood Donation App. It connects Blood Donors-Recipients, online, free-of-cost. BloodLink has facilitated over 12,000 Real-time Blood Donation Cases and saved 2,500+ lives, primarily children with thalassemia, by ensuring timely blood transfusions. — Bortoni's flagship product, Felight, is an automatic, waterproof lamp designed to attract insects at night, providing natural food for fish and enhancing fishery productivity. The lamp is solar-powered, floating, and features day-night automation, ensuring safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability. — MasterCourse is an education startup where student learn in demand tech stacks like data science at 0 upfront cost. MasterCourse trains the students and places them in global opportunities. Only after placement they share a percentage of the salary until the entire program fee is paid. So, they pay nothing until they get a job! 💥 These three projects have been chosen for the SIMcubator mentorship stage. After 7 weeks of mentorship, the projects will be presented at the Final Pitch Day and compete for the SIMcubator Prize Money! A big thank you to Julian Weber, Mark Heeb, Anshah Anju Khan Chowdhury, and Olivia MELI for taking the time to be on our jury!

🇧🇩 3…2…1… — the SIMcubator Bootcamp is done! But before that, let's recap day 3: We started the day with an interactive workshop on public speaking by Rashad Reaz — a seasoned public speaker and coach, Rashad has won multiple championships in Bangladesh. Next, we were happy to have Julian Weber, the CEO of SELISE Group, who talked to the founders about building a successful international IT firm from scratch and being bold in decision-making. Finally, Shawon Shahriar and Saiful Islam, SIMcubator Alumni, joined us to share insights about their startup journey. A big thank you to all our speakers!

🇧🇩 Greetings from SIMcubator Bangladesh As our Bootcamp continues, we were thrilled to host many insightful sessions for our participants. The day started with inputs on pitching and slidesmaking from the SIMcubator team. After some delicious lunch, we learned about effective breathing techniques for calming down and communicating effectively. We were also delighted to welcome Damian Zaker, who shared his expertise in fintech, SaaS, and AI. Damian shared insights on the startup landscape, particularly at the pre-seed stage. Finally, SIMcubator alumni, Murad Ansary and Mir Saklaine Iqbal, joined the participants to share their journey after the Bootcamp. A huge thank you to all our speakers for their time and knowledge! Looking forward to more inspiring sessions as we continue to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs in Dhaka. 

🇧🇩 SIMcubator Bangladesh recap: DAY 1 We are excited to share that SIMcubator Bangladesh kicked off yesterday. We were happy to welcome impact founders from Dhaka. So, what have we been up to so far? The first day was devoted to a deep-dive into social entrepreneurship in Asia and beyond, effective storytelling, and marketing. A big thank you to our speakers: Jason Highberger, Chris Nayak, and Muhammed Asif Khan, for sharing your experiences with this year’s participants — we all really value your input! Stay tuned for our updates from the next couple of days!

🚀 5 Days Left to Apply!  Are you a visionary entrepreneur in Bangladesh with a bold idea and a strong social mission? Don't miss this opportunity to join the SIMcubator Bootcamp, happening Feb 6-8, 2025 in Dhaka! 💡 What’s in it for you? – BDT 1,200,000 funding for promising startups – Personal mentorship from experts – Access to an exclusive network of like-minded entrepreneurs Deadline extended to January 19, 2025 – Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eBwYnqZ2 Don’t wait – take your startup to the next level!

Support the next generation of innovators in Bangladesh! At SIMcubator Bangladesh, we’re dedicated to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs, providing them with the tools, mentorship, and resources they need to turn their ideas into impactful ventures. However, like many such initiatives, SIMcubator cannot survive without your support. Your contribution can make a significant difference! 📍Your donation will help us host a startup mentoring bootcamp and distribute prize money to the most promising entrepreneurs Join us in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Bangladesh. Every donation brings us closer to a brighter, more innovative future! Contribute today and become a part of this transformative journey! 🔗 To contribute in EUR: https://lnkd.in/e7B6KEJY 🔗 To contribute in CHF: https://lnkd.in/enmNUyss

Applications for SIMcubator Bangladesh are now OPEN! We are excited to open the applications for SIMcubator Bangladesh 2025, organised together with SELISE Digital Platforms! Are you ready to take your business idea to the next level or do you know someone who might be interested in participating? Don’t miss this chance to learn, grow, and connect with an inspiring network of innovators. Apply via the link: https://lnkd.in/egn8r-XD

Applications for SIMcubator Rwanda 2025 are officially OPEN! 🎉 Are you an aspiring entrepreneur with a bold idea or an early-stage startup ready to make an impact? This is your chance to shine! 💡✨ Don’t wait—start your journey today! Applications close on January 4th, 2025. 👉 Head to simcubator.com/apply to learn more and apply! 🌟 Hear Jonathan Shauri from Re-banatex share his inspiring journey with @simcubator_rwanda. 💡 With expert guidance and hands-on support, his ideas turned into impactful solutions. Watch the full testimonial to see how the #SIMcubator can help you elevate your startup dreams! 🧩💼 #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #StartUpSuccess

SIMcubator 2025 is on the horizon!       We’re excited to share that two teams from SIM21 have embarked on an inspiring journey to create positive change in Rwanda and Bangladesh. Through the SIMcubator, we will support local entrepreneurs by organizing a transformative bootcamp and mentorship program for startups focused on sustainability.       We’re committed to making these initiatives a success and look forward to bringing you along on this incredible experience.   In the meantime, if you have any questions, feel free to address us directly:   🇧🇩 SIMcubator Bangladesh team – Olivia MELI, Rémi Gabriel, Libor Hillers, Thomas Steffens, Daria Leus 🇷🇼 SIMcubator Rwanda team – Florian Rümens, Jessica Jespersen, Nick Schneppen, Filip Mitske, Zhen Zhu, Nicholas Teegarden Stay tuned for exciting updates!   

We also want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to our mentors, mentorship speakers, and jury committee who played an instrumental role in shaping simcubator Rwanda's journey 🙏 Your wisdom, guidance, and unwavering support have been invaluable every step of the way for our simcubees. From offering invaluable insights to providing constructive feedback, you've helped our teams navigate challenges and seize opportunities with confidence. Thank you for your dedication, time, and commitment to nurturing the next generation of innovators. We couldn't have done it without you! 🌟 Jury members: Arnold Kwizera Malik Shaffy Lizinde Bruce Sakindi 🇷🇼 Mentors: Benjamin Ntihemuka Birasa Nyamulinda Léandre Berwa Jacqueline Mukarukundo Hategekimana Maximilien Kolbe Jannek Hagen Ndoli P. Marie Christelle Igihozo Kanamugire Bicura Junior, MBA Jean Rene Hakizimana Ferdinand Ndayizeye Mentorship speakers: Ceasar Nyagah Ibi Fiberesima Frank Bryant