Bangladesh - Apply for Bangabandhu Innovation Grant (BIG)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Bangabandhu Innovation Grant (BIG), the applicant has to approach the
2. BANGABANDHU INNOVATION GRANT link
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. The BFSA will conduct an inspection of the business premises to ensure that they meet the food safety standards and regulations.
12. The applicant will get the license from the office.
13. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Passport size photographs
• National identity card
• Copy of passport
• Project proposal
• Budget breakdown
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

BANGABANDHU INNOVATION GRANT
Innovation Design and Entrepreneurship Academy (iDEA) project
Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC)
ICT Division
Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
E-14/X, ICT Tower (14th Floor), Agargaon, Dhaka - 1207.
Email: [email protected] [email protected] (For international participant)
Call: +88 09638 200 400
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any individual or entity who intends to Apply for Bangabandhu Innovation Grant (BIG) is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact address
• Age
• Zip code
• Nationality
• Fax
• Email
• Mailing address
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Bangabandhu Innovation Grant (BIG) is a funding initiative launched by the government of Bangladesh to support innovative projects and startups in the country.
• The grant is named after Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh, to honour his vision of a prosperous and technologically advanced Bangladesh.

Information which might help

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The grant aims to support early-stage startups, researchers, and innovators in Bangladesh by providing funding and other support services, such as mentorship, training, and networking opportunities. The BIG program encourages the development of innovative solutions to address the country's social, economic, and environmental challenges.