Overview

Bandos Digital Startup Competition cohort 1st is the NICC annual program to promote the implementation of ICT technology which allow young talent Cambodian to create innovative digital solution into viable Business ventures.

Objective

  • New startups: To promote new technology/knowledge/innovation-based startups
  • Practical knowledge: Business lectures by local experts to develops innovative thinking, build your leadership, and refine communication skills
  • Hands-on support: Peer-to-peer mentoring form experienced mentors
  • Seed Fund grant: Selected teams will have the opportunities to do final pitch to become winners and receive the supported seed funds to prototype the product and launch the business

When

Program Duration: Pre-Incubation (2 months) and Incubation program (1 Year)

Application Period: Sep 18, 2021 – Oct 18, 2021

Who

Startup from Ideation Stage to Early Stage

What

Seed Fund, Training and Mentoring and Incubation Program

Where

Room 311, A building, RUPP, Russian Federation Blvd, Tuek Lak1, Toul Kork, Phnom Penh

Eligibilities

  • All applicants must be team with 2-3 co-founders
  • Startup from Ideation Stage to Early Stage
  • Be passionate & determined to develop digital solution for products and services
  • Must be summit business plan and CEO CV with applicant via online before due date

*Note

Early-Stage Startup: 

  • Startup operational period: up to 2 years

Benefits

  • Seed funding: USD 10,000 per team
  • Training and mentoring in business and technology
  • Certificate of recognition for all participants
  • Opportunity to participants in pitching or forum event in S.Korea
  • Access to the organization’s national and international network
  • Teamwork, problem-solving, technology, creative thinking, communication, entrepreneurship, and networking.