Economic Reporter :
The new batch of Grameenphone-Accelerator startups began their four-month acceleration journey at GPHouse in the city on Wednesday.
After a rigorous process of reading through over 600 applications, face-to-face interviews, and pitch presentations, six startups were introduced to the startup ecosystem at a ceremony, said a press release.
Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith was present on the occasion as the chief guest.
Muhith said: “Grameenphone has been a good partner of the digitisation process and the introduction of GP Accelerator will increase the cooperation with the government.”
GPAccelerator (GPA), in partnership with SD ASIA, has been designed to support early-stage, homegrown tech startups.
Five startups are provided with an intensive, rapid and immersive training over the four-month programme. The startups receive Tk11 lakh in seed funding each, work space in GPHouse, and a set of relevant industry contacts to speed up the life cycle of their businesses.
The new batch of Grameenphone-Accelerator startups began their four-month acceleration journey at GPHouse in the city on Wednesday.
After a rigorous process of reading through over 600 applications, face-to-face interviews, and pitch presentations, six startups were introduced to the startup ecosystem at a ceremony, said a press release.
Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith was present on the occasion as the chief guest.
Muhith said: “Grameenphone has been a good partner of the digitisation process and the introduction of GP Accelerator will increase the cooperation with the government.”
GPAccelerator (GPA), in partnership with SD ASIA, has been designed to support early-stage, homegrown tech startups.
Five startups are provided with an intensive, rapid and immersive training over the four-month programme. The startups receive Tk11 lakh in seed funding each, work space in GPHouse, and a set of relevant industry contacts to speed up the life cycle of their businesses.
