The India-Bangladesh Startup Network (IBSN) is set to offer aspiring Bangladeshi entrepreneurs an opportunity to turn their business ideas into reality through a comprehensive training programme at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.
The programme will be hosted by IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation at IIT Madras Research Park in Chennai from December 20, 2026 to January 26, 2027.
Applications remain open from November 1-15 (https://forms.gle/s2WDFC1w5ZejegV37), said the Indian High Commission in Dhaka.
The programme includes a separate module dedicated to AI training.
The initiative aims to strengthen entrepreneurship through collaboration between IIT Madras Pravartak and leading Bangladeshi universities, while leveraging Bangladesh's rapidly growing startup ecosystem.
Selected participants will receive full financial support from the High Commission of India, covering travel, boarding, lodging and course fees.
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will receive a certification from IIT Madras Pravartak.
The initiative is designed to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with comprehensive support and guidance throughout their entrepreneurial journey.