Prize Pool
WorthBDT 130,000 +
Across the winners
Structure
Single or Team
Solo or 2–4 members
Registration Deadline
05 June, 2026
Registration closing
Early bird ends 28 May, 2026
About the Challenge
Creaventure 4.0 is the National Idea Pitching Competition by DUEDC, built to transform raw student ideas into investor-ready ventures. From classrooms to demo day, participants progress through guided sessions, a hands-on bootcamp, and pitch rounds with experienced mentors and investors.
The competition is open to all university students across Bangladesh. Solo founders or teams of 2–4 members submit their idea, refine it through 8 knowledge sessions and an exclusive bootcamp, and compete for a combined prize pool worth BDT 130,000+.
Bootcamp
Pitch-ready build sessions.
Mentorship
Founder and mentor guidance.
Investment Opportunity
Pathways to support and exposure.
Internship
Finalists: Akij Resource NextGen Program.
Timeline& Round Details
Seven stages from ambitious idea to investor-ready venture.
- 01RegistrationMay 11 – Jun 5
Open Call to Dreamers
Undergraduate and Master's solo founders or teams of 2–4 register their idea. Open to every university across Bangladesh.
WindowOpen Now - 02Knowledge SessionsJun 6 – Jun 18
8 Knowledge Sessions
Live online sessions on ideation, market validation, financial modelling, branding, pitching and storytelling to build the foundation you need to develop your venture and take it to market.
FormatOnline - 03SubmissionJun 20
Idea Submission
- Ideas will be collected from all participating teams.
- Esteemed judges will evaluate the submissions.
- Based on the evaluation, 30 teams will be shortlisted for the next round.
OutcomeTop 30 Shortlisted - 04Quarter FinalJun 27
Quarter Final
- Shortlisted teams will participate in a 3-Minute (3MT) pitch.
- Teams will be distributed among mentors after this round.
- There will be 5 judges, who will also act as mentors.
- Each mentor will be assigned 4 teams.
- After evaluation, 20 teams will advance to the Semi-Final round.
Stage3-Minute Pitch - 05Semi-FinalJul 4
Semi-Final
- Judges will evaluate the submissions in this round.
- The round will be conducted online.
- Teams will present their ideas followed by a Q&A session.
- Based on performance, 8 teams will be selected for the Grand Finale.
OutcomeTop 8 to Finale - 06BootcampJul 7
Exclusive Bootcamp
An exclusive hands-on bootcamp with mentors and operators to refine your business model and stress-test your idea ahead of the Grand Finale. Hosted at the BYCL Head Office.
VenueBYCL Head Office - 07Grand FinaleJul 11
Winner Reveal
Top 3 winners are crowned and awarded from the prize pool worth BDT 130,000+. Winners unlock investment opportunities, certificates and continued mentorship.
RewardWorth BDT 130,000+
Lock In Your Seat,Grab The Early-Bird Price
Register before 28 May and pay only BDT 650 instead of BDT 800.
Early Bird Window Closes In
Ends 28 May 2026
Prize Pool
1st Runner Up
BDT 30,000
Champion
BDT 50,000
2nd Runner Up
BDT 20,000
Resort getaway · Top 3 teams
2-night, 3-day stay worth BDT 11,000+
at Arunima Resort & Golf Club
Internship · All finalists
Internship at Akij Resource
through the NextGen Program in your 4th year
All eligible participants receive certificates.Selected teams may accessmentorship & investmentopportunities beyond the competition.
Your Idea Deserves a StageBring It To Creaventure 4.0
Sign up solo or as a team of 2–4, register your venture idea, and step into a national stage of mentorship, an exclusive bootcamp and investor exposure. The window closes soon.
Registration closes 05 June, 2026
Frequently AskedQuestions
Everything you need to know before you submit. Still curious? Reach out to the team.
It's a national idea pitching competition for developing skills and also a platform for hopeful entrepreneurs to turn their creative ideas into meaningful businesses.
Undergraduate and Master's students from any university in Bangladesh.
It's BDT 800 for each teams and for early birds, BDT 650 (Till 28 May)
Registration closes at 11:59 pm, 5th June, 2026.
The Creaventure program consists of 6 major parts: • Online Training Sessions • Idea Submission Round • Quarter Final Round • Semi Final Round • Day Long Intensive Bootcamp • Grand Finale
The training sessions will be conducted online using 'Zoom'.
Eight sessions will be led by distinguished academics and professionals.
The sessions are designed to establish the foundation for entrepreneurs to develop their venture concepts and successfully enter the market, thereby facilitating a smoother entrepreneurial journey for aspiring entrepreneurs.
A minimum of 75% attendance in the training segment is mandatory in order to be eligible for participation in the pitching event.
Yes, cross-institutional teams are permitted, meaning teams can include members from different universities.
Students can join the Creaventure competition with maximum 4 members.
Yes, single pitching is also allowed.
This program aims to nurture the entrepreneurial core, enhance skills to navigate entrepreneurship effectively, and facilitate attracting sponsors through pitching.
Absolutely. Those participants with a minimum of six sessions attended, totaling 75% of the training segment, will be awarded a certificate.
Yes. All finalists will have the opportunity to secure an internship at Akij Resource through the NextGen Program during their 4th year.
Partners & Sponsors
Creaventure 4.0 is powered by the support of these incredible brands and organisations.
Strategic Partner
Snacks Partner
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Food Partner
Retreat Partner
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Youth Engagement Partner
Learning Partner
Gift Partner
