Dhaka, Bangladesh | July 29, 2026 — Startup Bangladesh Limited (SBL), the flagship venture capital company of the Government of Bangladesh under the ICT Division, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SAJIDA Foundation, a leading non-government organization working to empower communities, catalyze entrepreneurship, build equity, and establish enterprises for good, with an overarching vision of ensuring health, happiness, and dignity for all.
Through the partnership, entrepreneurs and impact-driven businesses supported by the Orange Corners Bangladesh Innovation Fund (OCBIF) will gain access to a series of joint programmes hosted at Startup Bangladesh’s premises, designed to strengthen business capabilities, enhance investment readiness, and foster meaningful ecosystem connections. Activities will include:
- Founder development and entrepreneurship training
- Investment readiness and capital-raising support
- Investor showcases, demo days, and pitch events
- Mentorship and ecosystem networking opportunities
Speaking on the partnership, Nurul Hai, Managing Director & CEO of Startup Bangladesh Limited, said:
“Bangladesh’s startup ecosystem requires strong collaboration among investors, development organizations, founders, mentors, and ecosystem enablers. Through this partnership with SAJIDA Foundation, we aim to create more structured opportunities for early-stage entrepreneurs to strengthen their capabilities, improve their investment readiness, and connect with relevant stakeholders. We believe this collaboration will contribute meaningfully to building a more inclusive, sustainable, and innovation-driven startup ecosystem in Bangladesh.”
Muhymin Chowdhury, Director, Impact Investment and Partnerships at SAJIDA Foundation, said:
“We are delighted to partner with Startup Bangladesh to expand the reach and impact of the Orange Corners Bangladesh Innovation Fund. By bringing together the strengths of both organizations, we will provide founders with practical learning opportunities, stronger ecosystem connections, and greater access to the networks and support they need to build resilient, investment-ready businesses.”
Startup Bangladesh Limited is a government-owned venture capital and fund management company under the ICT Division. It plays a pivotal role in developing Bangladesh’s venture capital ecosystem by providing capital, mentorship, operational support, and strategic guidance to technology-driven startups. Through its investment and ecosystem development initiatives, Startup Bangladesh works to accelerate innovation, economic growth, and employment generation across the country.
The Orange Corners Bangladesh Innovation Fund (OCBIF), an initiative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands implemented by SAJIDA Foundation in partnership with YY Ventures, is an investment-readiness and financing facility designed to strengthen early-stage, impact-driven businesses across Bangladesh.
This partnership reflects the shared commitment of Startup Bangladesh and SAJIDA Foundation to strengthening Bangladesh’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by expanding opportunities for founder development, ecosystem collaboration, and access to investment.