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Junior Startup Challenge Season 1
Organized by Teens Saver Bangladesh & Twimbol
📅 18 March – 14 April 2026
📍 Grand Final • Dhaka
👥 Teams of 1 to 3 members
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About the Event
Innovation for Resilience
Junior Startup Challenge (JSC) is a competition-based business reality show designed to empower student entrepreneurs across Bangladesh. It provides school and college students with a platform to transform their innovative business and social enterprise ideas into meaningful startup solutions and present them on a live stage.
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Promote Startup Thinking
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Foster Collaboration
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Drive Innovation
Challenge Tracks
Thematic Areas
Choose your focus and build innovative startup solutions addressing real-world challenges.
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Startup Innovation & Business Solutions
Build scalable startup ideas that solve real problems in sectors like health, education, climate, and technology.
What to Solve
- Identify real-life problems in your community
- Design innovative and practical business ideas
- Focus on scalability and sustainability
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Social Impact & Youth Solutions
Create impactful solutions that address social challenges and improve lives through youth-driven innovation.
What to Solve
- Solve community-based challenges
- Focus on accessibility and inclusion
- Build solutions with real social impact
- Encourage collaboration and awareness
Eligibility
Who Can Participate?
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School & College Students
Junior Startup Challenge is open to students currently studying in school and college across Bangladesh who are passionate about innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship
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Teams of 1 to 3 members
Participants can join individually or form teams of up to three members. Cross-school and cross-college collaboration is allowed
Schedule
Implementation Timeline
18 March – 14 April
Online Idea Submission
14 - 27 April (TBC)
Online Training Sessions
30 April (TBC)
Final Submission Deadline & Shortlisting
2 May (TBC)
Day-long Offline Training
12 - 20 May (TBC)
Final Pitch Day
28 May (TBC)
Award Ceremony & Investor Night
Deliverables
Submission Requirements
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Problem Definition
The problem must be clearly identified, relevant, and well-explained
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Practical Solution
The proposed solution should be realistic, feasible, and applicable in real-world scenarios
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Business Viability
The idea should have strong potential to grow as a sustainable and impactful business
Deadline: All participants must complete their registration by 14 April 2026. Only registered teams will be considered for further stages.
Process
Evaluation
Evaluation will be conducted through a multi-stage process, focusing on innovation, execution quality, presentation strength, and real-world potential of each startup idea
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Technical Screening
All submissions go through an initial review based on originality, relevance, feasibility, and overall strength of the proposed startup concept.
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Grand Finale Presentation
Shortlisted teams present their ideas live before judges, mentors, and invited guests during the final event in Dhaka.
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Expert Jury
Final decisions are made by an experienced panel from entrepreneurship, academia, media, and relevant professional sectors.
Recognition
Awards & Prizes
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Top 5 Teams
৳10,000
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Spacial Awards
10+
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Investment Scope
৳100,000+
Top 20 teams will be awarded exciting prizes, and the Top 5 teams will receive 10,000 BDT each, along with access to mentorship, networking opportunities, and potential investment support.
Why It Matters
Real-World Impact
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Stronger Ecosystem
Solutions developed through JSC can strengthen local startup ecosystems and inspire innovation across communities.
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Youth-Led Innovation
Empowering young founders to solve real-world challenges using creativity, technology, and entrepreneurial thinking.
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Scalable Impact
Winning ideas have the potential to grow, attract investment, and create meaningful long-term impact nationwide.
Ready to Build the Future?
Assemble your team, choose your challenge, and turn your ideas into impactful startups. Registration closes April 14, 2026
Register Your Team →Free to enter • Open to all school & college students in Bangladesh
Get in Touch
Contact Us
For more information about the event, reach out to our coordinators
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Rudra Chowdhury Turjo
📞 01620254554
✉️ hello.tujo@gmail.com
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Samim Asraf
📞 01982971464
✉️ samim.lead@gmail.com
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