Pitch to Scale.
Lead the Future.
Showcase your startup or scaleup at LEAD Digital Innovation Summit 2025 and unlock opportunities for investment, mentorship, and global partnerships.
How It Works
Step-by-step outline
Apply online
Via the official form –
Apply online by filling out the official form with your project details and business overview.
Shortlisting & Payments
15 selected digital start-ups will be invited to pay 5000 BDT to attend the Summit
Pitch Recording
15 selected digital start-ups will record their pitches in our studio
Summit Exhibition & Awards
Exhibit and engage in networking, explore funding opportunities and receive your awards.
How It Works
Step-by-step outline
Apply online
Via the official form - Apply online by filling out the official form with your project details and business overview.
Shortlisting & Evaluation
Our evaluation panel will review all submissions and shortlist the most promising startups and innovations.
Live Pitch Day
Finalists will present their ideas live on stage to investors, partners, and industry leaders.
Post-Pitch Networking & Deal-Making
After the pitch, engage in direct networking, build strategic partnerships, and explore funding opportunities.
Expertise Categories
Empowering the Future Through Expertise in Emerging Technologies and Industry-Driven Innovation
AI & Robotics
Cutting-edge algorithms and intelligent machines are reshaping industries—driving automation, precision, and smarter decision-making at scale.
AgriTech
Technology is revolutionizing agriculture through data-driven farming, precision tools, and sustainable solutions that maximize yield and reduce environmental impact.
FinTech
The future of finance lies in digital transformation—streamlining payments, enhancing security, and expanding financial inclusion through innovative platforms.
Healthtech
From remote care to AI-powered diagnostics, technology is transforming healthcare by making it more connected, efficient, and patient-focused.
E-Commerce
Digital commerce is evolving rapidly, powered by personalized experiences, intelligent inventory systems, and frictionless customer journeys.
GreenTech
Innovations in clean energy, smart infrastructure, and resource efficiency are paving the way for a greener, more sustainable planet.
Who are the juries?
A world-class jury panel will evaluate the pitches based on innovation, scalability, market potential, and strategic relevance. The jury reflects the diversity and depth of the global digital ecosystem, ensuring a fair, insightful, and forward-thinking assessment of every idea.
🌐 Digital Leaders
Comprising Non-Resident Bangladeshi (NRB) professionals and international experts, this group brings extensive experience from leading global tech firms, consultancies, and innovation hubs.
💼 Investors
This group includes venture capitalists, angel investors, corporate investors, and impact fund representatives who are actively seeking scalable opportunities in Bangladesh’s digital sector.
🎓 Academics & Researchers
NRB professionals involved in global policymaking for technology and digital transformation.
Together, this distinguished jury ensures a holistic evaluation—balancing innovation, business potential, social impact, and technological feasibility—to identify the most promising ventures.
Dr. Shorful Islam
Chief Data Scientist, London Infohensive, UK
Over 20 years of industry experience in data space, having used machine learning during his PhD. With knowledge of advanced analytical and statistical techniques, and data science technologies, he has helped some of the world’s largest companies mostly in Europe with their data strategies and built predictive, prescriptive, and operational models that answer fundamental business questions.
Dr. Shorful Islam
Chief Data Scientist, London Infohensive, UK
Over 20 years of industry experience in data space, having used machine learning during his PhD. With knowledge of advanced analytical and statistical techniques, and data science technologies, he has helped some of the world’s largest companies mostly in Europe with their data strategies and built predictive, prescriptive, and operational models that answer fundamental business questions.
Dr. Shorful Islam
Chief Data Scientist, London Infohensive, UK
Over 20 years of industry experience in data space, having used machine learning during his PhD. With knowledge of advanced analytical and statistical techniques, and data science technologies, he has helped some of the world’s largest companies mostly in Europe with their data strategies and built predictive, prescriptive, and operational models that answer fundamental business questions.
Selection Criteria
The selection process is based on the following factors:
Innovation Excellence
Originality, creativity, and the disruptive potential of the contributions or projects.
Impact on Industry
The scale and scope of influence in transforming an industry, organization, or community.
Leadership and Vision
The ability to inspire and lead teams, stakeholders, or communities toward achieving digital transformation goals.
Global and Local Relevance
The ability to inspire and lead teams, stakeholders, or communities toward achieving digital transformation goals.
Benefits
Three key benefits for participants in the Pitch to Scaleup at the LEAD Digital Innovation Summit 2025:
💸 Investment Opportunities
Pitch directly to a curated panel of local and international investors, including NRB Digital Leaders, corporate backers, and institutional funders.
🤝 High-Impact Networking
Connect with a powerful network of industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and academics from Bangladesh and abroad.
🎯 Mentorship & Expert Guidance
Receive tailored feedback and strategic advice from leading NRB professionals, technologists, researchers, and business mentors.
The LEAD Exhibitor Awards celebrate innovation, leadership, and impact, establishing a benchmark for excellence and empowering the digital leaders of tomorrow.
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Expertise Categories
Empowering the Future Through Expertise in Emerging Technologies and Industry-Driven Innovation
AI & Robotics
Cutting-edge algorithms and intelligent machines are reshaping industries—driving automation, precision, and smarter decision-making at scale.
AgriTech
Technology is revolutionizing agriculture through data-driven farming, precision tools, and sustainable solutions that maximize yield and reduce environmental impact.
FinTech
The future of finance lies in digital transformation—streamlining payments, enhancing security, and expanding financial inclusion through innovative platforms.
Healthtech
From remote care to AI-powered diagnostics, technology is transforming healthcare by making it more connected, efficient, and patient-focused.
E-Commerce
Digital commerce is evolving rapidly, powered by personalized experiences, intelligent inventory systems, and frictionless customer journeys.
GreenTech
Innovations in clean energy, smart infrastructure, and resource efficiency are paving the way for a greener, more sustainable planet.