• May 21 - 26, 2025
  • Dhaka

Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bangladesh proudly presents the Creative Young Entrepreneur (CYE) Award & Summit  2025

Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bangladesh proudly presents the Creative Young Entrepreneur (CYE) Award & Summit  2025, a national platform to empower, recognize, and invest in innovative young entrepreneurs shaping the future of business in Bangladesh.

This transformative platform goes beyond competition. It’s where bold ideas meet real-world opportunities, and where Bangladesh’s next-generation changemakers gain access to funding, visibility, and global exposure.

Key Milestones:

  • Campus & Digital Outreach Begins: 25 April
  • Deadline to Register: 20 May
  • 1st Round Shortlist Announcement (Top 30): 21 May
  • Startup Bootcamp (Top Candidates): 23 May
  • Pitch Day (Physical Round): 23 May
  • Top 8 Finalists Announcement: 23 May
  • Grand Finale, CYE Award & Summit: 25-26 July (Tent.)

Why Should You Apply?

Whether you’re a student with a bold idea, a founder in the early stages, or a seasoned entrepreneur looking to scale-this is the platform that can turn your ambition into action.

At JCI Bangladesh CYE Award & Summit 2025, you’re not just competing; you’re getting discovered by a curated panel of investors from both JCI and beyond. Finalists will gain exclusive access to global networking opportunities at JCI ASPAC in Mongolia and the World Congress in Tunisia, opening doors to international visibility and investment.

From intensive bootcamps to high-impact mentorship, and from strategic co-space support to showcasing your business in front of top leaders—this journey is designed to accelerate your entrepreneurial growth.

If you believe in your idea, this is where the world starts believing in it too.

Location:

Bangladesh

Benefits

What’s in it for Participants?
 
  • 5 Lac BDT in Grant Prizes (Top 3 winners: 2.5 L, 1.5 L, 1 L)
  • Investment Fund for high-potential ventures
  • Global Stage Access: Present your venture at JCI ASPAC (Mongolia) & World Congress (Tunisia)
  • Co-Space Access for select startups advancing to the investment stage
  • Exclusive Mentorship & Business Clinics with industry experts

Eligibilities

Eligibility Criteria:

  • One founder must represent the business (co-founders only)
  • Open to both JCI & non-JCI members
  • Businesses operating for over 6 months with a verifiable digital presence will be encouraged
  • Age requirement: 18 to 40 years
Eligible Regions: Bangladesh

Application Process

To apply click ” Apply Now” or visit the official link.

Application Deadline: May 20, 2025

Application ClosedOfficial link

For Further Queries

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