NRB–Startup Bridge

NRB Ecosystem

  • NRB Investors: Structured co-investment opportunities in vetted Bangladeshi seed and growth-stage startups, with options to become LPs in local funds, VCs, incubators, accelerators, and R&D labs. They can also endow funds to support long-term innovation.

  • NRB Professionals: Able to contribute pre-seed and seed funding, industry expertise, mentorship, and global networks to emerging ventures.

  • NRB Founders: Build, relocate, register, or scale companies through HoldCo and OpCo structures with SBL’s support.

  • NRB Researchers: Opportunities to collaborate with local researchers and innovators on impactful research and technology development.


Local Startup Ecosystem


    Startups:

  • Seed & Growth Stage: Access diaspora partnerships for investment, export opportunities, networking, and strategic guidance.

  • Idea & Pre-Seed Stage: Opportunities for co-founding, mentorship, and early-stage networking.

  • Ecosystem Enablers: Accelerators, incubators, angel networks, co-working spaces, venture studios, chambers, universities, and auxiliary support organizations providing founder-friendly environments.

  • Regulators: Government agencies, projects, and policymakers supporting the innovation landscape.


Bridging NRBs and the Local Ecosystem

  • SBL acts as a bridge between NRBs and Bangladesh’s startup ecosystem.

  • Connects NRB investors, professionals, founders, and researchers with local startups and ecosystem enablers.

  • Facilitates co-investment opportunities and founder-focused support.

  • Enables mentorship, networking, and research collaborations.

  • Creates seamless integration between global NRBs and the local innovation landscape.

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