Startup Strategy Set in Motion: Bangladesh Launches Ecosystem Enablers Report and Roadmap
In a move to bolster the country's innovation and startup landscape, Startup Bangladesh unveiled the Startup Ecosystem Enablers Report and Roadmap on Saturday. The flagship venture capital company under the ICT Division presented the report during a high-level stakeholder meeting held at the division's headquarters.
The roadmap emphasizes expanding the number of startups and enhancing their scalability and success potential. Drawing on global best practices, the strategy centers around seven key enablers designed to foster a dynamic and innovation-friendly environment—paving the way for Bangladesh to emerge as a rising international startup hub.
The meeting, chaired by ICT Division Secretary and Startup Bangladesh Chairman Shish Haider Chowdhury, featured a detailed discussion on actionable strategies to unlock the country’s innovation potential. The session was marked as a significant step toward activating and strengthening Bangladesh’s startup ecosystem.
The seven core enablers outlined in the report include:
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Accelerators/Incubators
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Challenge Funds
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Engagement of Local Limited Partners (LPs)
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Fund Manager Training
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Nation Branding
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Policy Support
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Startup Summits
While the report highlights encouraging early progress, it also acknowledges existing gaps and challenges within the ecosystem, underlining the need for targeted interventions. The roadmap proposes a comprehensive action plan, grounded in the local context and aligned with international best practices. Implementation responsibilities lie with Startup Bangladesh and the ICT Division.
“This roadmap is not just a strategic document—it is our commitment to building a strong, resilient, and globally competitive startup ecosystem,” said Shish Haider Chowdhury at the event. “It will take a collective effort from the government, investors, enablers, academia, corporates, and development partners to turn this vision into reality.”
