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New cohort applications now open — apply before the deadlineKU Innovation Summit 2026 announced — register your spot50+ startups incubated in 2026Digital Skills Training expanded across Khulna DivisionInnovation Challenge 2026 winners announcedNew cohort applications now open — apply before the deadlineKU Innovation Summit 2026 announced — register your spot50+ startups incubated in 2026Digital Skills Training expanded across Khulna DivisionInnovation Challenge 2026 winners announced

Our Programs

Programs That Launch Futures

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Flagship Program

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An intensive 12-week program designed to take early-stage startups from idea validation to investor-ready through structured mentorship, workshops, and demo days.

  • 12-week structured curriculum
  • 1-on-1 expert mentorship
  • Demo Day with investors
  • Pre-seed funding opportunity
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What We Offer

Key Offerings

Everything you need to build, launch, and grow your startup — all under one roof at Khulna University.

Co-Working Space

Modern, fully-equipped collaborative workspaces for founders, teams, and remote workers.

Co-Working Space

Modern, fully-equipped collaborative workspaces for founders, teams, and remote workers.

Training & Coaching

Expert-led workshops on product development, marketing, finance, and leadership.

Training & Coaching

Expert-led workshops on product development, marketing, finance, and leadership.

Accelerator Facilities

Dedicated labs, meeting rooms, and event spaces to accelerate your startup journey.

Accelerator Facilities

Dedicated labs, meeting rooms, and event spaces to accelerate your startup journey.

Investor Access

Direct connections to angel investors, VCs, and funding organizations across Bangladesh.

Investor Access

Direct connections to angel investors, VCs, and funding organizations across Bangladesh.

Expert Mentoring

One-on-one guidance from 60+ industry veterans and successful startup founders.

Expert Mentoring

One-on-one guidance from 60+ industry veterans and successful startup founders.

Pre-seed Fund

Initial capital grants to help early-stage founders validate and launch their products.

Pre-seed Fund

Initial capital grants to help early-stage founders validate and launch their products.

Branding & Exposure

Media coverage, demo days, and pitch events to showcase your startup to the world.

Branding & Exposure

Media coverage, demo days, and pitch events to showcase your startup to the world.

Networking

Join a thriving community of founders, mentors, and industry leaders across the region.

Networking

Join a thriving community of founders, mentors, and industry leaders across the region.


Who We Are

About KU Innovation Hub

Khulna University's Innovation Hub provides a venue and program for the pre-incubation of cohorts of students and alumni, encouraging young entrepreneurs across the Khulna region to transform their ideas into viable businesses.

Through expert mentorship, cutting-edge training programs, and access to seed funding, we're building a thriving ecosystem where academic research meets real-world innovation.

Our Mission

Empower students and alumni to transform innovative ideas into scalable, market-ready ventures.

Our Vision

Position Khulna University as the leading innovation catalyst in southwestern Bangladesh.

Our Impact

85+ startups funded, 500+ entrepreneurs supported, 12,000+ training hours delivered.

Our Community

A thriving network of 60+ mentors, investors, and industry partners across Bangladesh.

Learn More About Us
Innovation Summit
Startup Workshop
Lab Collaboration
Demo Day Pitch
Mentorship Session
Team Building
Networking Evening
Award Ceremony

Funding & Investment

Fuel Your Startup

Access grants, seed funding, and investor matching to take your startup from MVP to market.

Seed Fund Scheme

Up to BDT 5,00,000

Early-stage grant funding for validated startups ready to build their minimum viable product.

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Seed Fund Scheme

  • Non-dilutive grant funding
  • No equity required
  • Milestone-based disbursement
  • Business development support
Apply for Seed Fund

Grant Programs

Government & NGO Grants

Access to government innovation grants, NGO funding, and international development program grants.

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Grant Programs

  • Government innovation grants
  • International development funds
  • Research commercialization grants
  • Application support & coaching
Explore Grants

Investor Matching

Angel & VC Network

We connect growth-stage startups with our network of angel investors, VCs, and corporate partners.

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Investor Matching

  • Curated investor introductions
  • Pitch deck review & coaching
  • Demo day presentation slots
  • Follow-on funding support
Meet Investors

Startup Sectors

Industries We Support

From AI to AgriTech — we support startups across every major sector driving Bangladesh's digital transformation.

AI / ML
FinTech
HealthTech
EdTech
AgriTech
IoT
Cloud Services
Entertainment
Hardware
Clean Tech
E-Commerce
SaaS
Cybersecurity
Robotics
Digital Marketing
Data Analytics

Success Stories

What Our Founders Say

Hear from entrepreneurs who turned their campus ideas into thriving startups through our programs.

The Innovation Hub transformed my research project into a real startup. The mentorship and funding support were invaluable in getting our product to market.

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Rafiul Islam
Founder, AgriSense BD (Cohort 3)

Being part of the accelerator gave me access to investors and industry experts I could never have reached on my own. Our startup secured pre-seed funding within 3 months.

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Fatima Akter
Co-Founder, EduLearn (Cohort 2)

The co-working space and community at KU Innovation Hub created an environment where collaboration happens naturally. I found my co-founder here.

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Tanvir Ahmed
CTO, CloudBD Solutions (Cohort 4)

As a woman in tech, the Hub's Women in Tech program gave me the confidence, skills, and network to launch my own fintech startup. It changed my career trajectory.

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Nusrat Jahan
CEO, PaySmart (Women in Tech Program)

Moments That Matter

KU Innovation Hub Photo Gallery

A glimpse into our vibrant community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and change-makers.

Innovation Summit 2026
Innovation Summit 2026
Startup Pitch Day
Startup Pitch Day
Workshop Session
Workshop Session
Cohort Demo Day
Cohort Demo Day
Mentorship Meet
Mentorship Meet
Lab Tour
Lab Tour
Team Building
Team Building
Award Ceremony
Award Ceremony
Networking Night
Networking Night
Guest Lecture
Guest Lecture
Hackathon 2026
Hackathon 2026
Women in Tech
Women in Tech

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