Grant for SME Entrepreneurs

The SME Grant offered by the iDEA Project supports small and medium ICT-based entrepreneurs in expanding their businesses, adopting new technologies, and implementing innovative solutions. Through this initiative, selected entrepreneurs receive a grant of BDT 50,000 to help with business operations, digital transformation, product development, and marketing strategies.

Grant Process:

• Online Application
• Preliminary Screening
• Interview & Final Selection
• Agreement Signing & Grant Disbursement
• Mentorship and Progress Report Collection

Requirements for Application:

• Photocopy of National ID or Birth Certificate of the applicant;
• Photocopy of Trade License;
• Brief description of the business;
• Details on current business status and future plans;
• Plan of utilizing the Grant money for the business; and
• Valid contact information.

Terms & Conditions:

The applicant must have a valid NID or Birth Certificate. The applicant’s business must have an online presence (Facebook Page/Website/Other). The applicant must have a Trade License in their own name. A minimum 01-year bank or mobile financial service (bKash/Nagad/other MFS) statement in the name of the applicant or the business is required. Applicants who have previously received a grant from the iDEA Project are not eligible to apply again.