The U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh has announced a national pitch competition aimed at tech entrepreneurs, with the winner set to represent Bangladesh at the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 in the United States. The competition is designed for startups focused on technology and provides an opportunity to present business ideas to international investors and industry leaders.
"This competition is a great opportunity to present your innovative tech business ideas to international investors and industry leaders, to gather valuable feedback from experts, and connect with a global network of entrepreneurs," stated the U.S. Embassy.
Eligible startups must be based in Bangladesh and offer innovative technology products or services. They should also be considering entry into the U.S. market within the next two to three years. Additional eligibility requirements include being established after January 1, 2016, having up to 40 employees, or generating up to $10 million in annual revenue.
Shortlisted applicants will participate in a workshop on January 27, 2026, in Dhaka. The final pitch event will take place on January 29 before a panel of judges who will evaluate entries based on several criteria such as product positioning using the marketing mix framework, unique selling proposition, intellectual property status, market analysis including target customers and competitors, business growth strategy, readiness for entering the U.S. market, and management team qualifications.
Applications must be submitted by December 31, 2025.
The winner of this competition will attend the SelectUSA Investment Summit scheduled for May 3-6, 2026 in the United States.