BdREN Participates in ITBI Student Startup Pitch Fest 2026 at CUET as Gold Sponsor
Bangladesh Research and Education Network (BdREN) participated as a Gold Sponsor at the ITBI Student Startup Pitch Fest 2026, themed "From Idea to Incubation," organized by the IT Business Incubator (ITBI) of Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET) in association with the Aspire Start-Up Program.
The flagship one-day event, held at the ITBI Auditorium at CUET, brought together university students, aspiring entrepreneurs, faculty members, and industry professionals to identify and nurture innovative startup ideas from young talent across Chittagong and beyond.
BdREN's Chief Marketing Officer, Mr. Ekhlas Uddin Ahmed, was present as a Special Guest at the program, engaging with participants and underscoring BdREN's commitment to supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital capacity-building within the academic community.
As part of its participation, BdREN set up a dedicated exhibition stall at the venue, showcasing its full range of services — including high-speed internet connectivity, cloud and virtual machine (VM) solutions, academic e-resources, and digital tools designed for universities and research institutions. The stall offered participants, faculty members, and other stakeholders an opportunity to explore how BdREN's services can support teaching, learning, research, and the wider startup ecosystem.
By partnering with the ITBI Student Startup Pitch Fest 2026, BdREN reaffirmed its dedication to fostering collaboration with member institutions and contributing to the growth of Bangladesh's next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.