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Hosted by BRAC University Entrepreneurship Development Forum - BUEDF

Prize Pool BDT 300,000
Structure 3 Rounds
Registration Deadline Dec 11, 2025

About The Challenge

Ready to turn your idea into the next big thing? The Undergrad Startup Challenge, hosted by BUEDF, is your launchpad for innovation. You’ll face multiple intense rounds refining your business concept, crafting the perfect prototype along with a catchy commercial, and going head-to-head with the brightest minds to win over investors.

With every stage, the stakes get higher. Whether you have an existing business or a foolproof idea. This is your chance to prove you've got what it takes and unlock game-changing opportunities. Think you have the vision to rise to the top? Join the challenge and make it happen!

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Team Size

1-4 members

Cross University

Allowed

Registration Fee

BDT 300

USC Timeline & Round Details

Registration

Open call to undergraduate founders. Register your team.

Start Nov 25, 2025
Deadline Dec 11, 2025

Round 1

Lean Canvas Submission (Online).

Start Dec 12, 2025
Deadline Dec 14, 2025

Semifinal

OVC & Prototype Demonstration (Online).

Start Dec 19, 2025
Deadline Dec 26, 2025

Grand Finale

The Pitch Tank (Offline - BRAC University).

Date Jan 3, 2026

Prize Pool

Silver Trophy
1st Runner Up
BDT 80,000
Gold Trophy
Champion
BDT 120,000
Bronze Trophy
2nd Runner Up
BDT 50,000

5 Additional Finalist Teams Will Get BDT 10,000 Each

Registration Closed

Thank You!

We appreciate all the amazing teams who registered for the Undergrad Startup Challenge. The response has been overwhelming!

Registration Window Closed On

December 11, 2025

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