In search of startups and innovators, the Activation Program of ‘Startup Compass’ held in the Patuakhali University of Science and Technology. Professor Swadesh Chandra Samant, Vice-Chancellor of Patuakhali University of Science and Technology, was the Chief Guest of the program held on Monday. Meanwhile, he inspired the youth to move forward with the goal of building a Smart Bangladesh.
Md. Altaf Hossain, Project Director and Joint Secretary of iDEA Project presided over the event. He said that the iDEA project authorities are working tirelessly to inform everyone about the various opportunities of the iDEA project through the Startup Compass campaign. Through this campaign, startups or innovators are getting an opportunity to apply for a grant of taka 10 lakh from the iDEA projects.
Among others, Deputy Project Director and Deputy Secretary of the iDEA Project Dr. Mizanur Rahman and many others were present at the program.
The Activation Program was organized by the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Academy (iDEA) project under the Bangladesh Computer Council, Department of Information and Communication Technology. Hundreds of young innovators and startups were present at the event, along with university students and they participated in the mentoring session of Startup Compass. Through this arrangement, Startup Compass campaign was held for the first time in Barisal division by the iDEA Project. Earlier, another campaign of Startup Compass was held at Barisal University on Sunday, February 5. Barisal University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Sadekul Arefin was present as the chief guest over there.
