National Entrepreneurship Summit 2025 Concludes with Resounding Success
Nov 08, 2025
The National Entrepreneurship Summit 2025, presented by Pickaboo and organized by the East West University Telecommunications Club (EWUTC), concluded on November 7, 2025, at the East West University campus, Dhaka. The summit marked the successful completion of its 8th edition, once again standing as one of the most anticipated entrepreneurial events in the university’s calendar, bringing together talented students and future innovators from across the nation.
The two-day event was held over consecutive Fridays — October 31 and November 7, 2025. Day 1 featured the Draft Pitching Round, where participants presented their initial business ideas, while Day 2 hosted the Final Presentation Round and Grand Closing Ceremony, drawing an enthusiastic audience of students, faculty members, and industry professionals.
A total of 17 teams from universities across Bangladesh participated in the competition, each consisting of three members eligible from both Bachelor’s and Master’s programs. Among them, 8 teams advanced to the final round, where they were given a real-life case task to analyze and integrate into their final pitch. This challenge tested their problem-solving, adaptability, and strategic thinking skills, pushing them to develop practical, market-oriented solutions alongside their original startup concepts.
After an engaging and highly competitive final session filled with creativity and compelling presentations, Team Skyfall emerged as the Champion, impressing the judges with their originality, strategic thinking, and real-world applicability. Team Petman claimed the 1st Runner-up position with their well-structured and impactful business proposal, while Team Fireflies secured the 2nd Runner-up title through their innovative and socially driven concept. Each of these teams demonstrated remarkable entrepreneurial spirit, collaboration, and vision that reflected the core essence of the summit.
The Chief Guest, Professor Dr. Ahmed Wasif Reza, Dean, Faculty of Sciences and Engineering, East West University, graced the closing ceremony and handed over crests to the winners. He was joined by the club’s moderators — Dr. Shamim H Ripon, Professor, Department of CSE, and Khalid Mahbub Khan, Lecturer, Department of CSE, East West University — along with the President of EWUTC Hrittik Chakraborty, who also delivered inspiring speeches highlighting the significance of nurturing entrepreneurial talent among students.
In his address, Professor Dr. Ahmed Wasif Reza praised the participants for their creativity and professionalism, emphasizing how such platforms help students develop leadership and innovation skills vital for Bangladesh’s future economy. The moderators also shared their encouragement and appreciation for the dedication shown by the organizing team and participants, while the EWUTC President Hrittik Chakraborty expressed gratitude to Pickaboo for their generous sponsorship and continued support in empowering young entrepreneurs. The event received media coverage from NTV, further showcasing the remarkable efforts and enthusiasm surrounding the summit.
The National Entrepreneur Summit 2025 concluded with resounding success and inspiration, celebrating the innovative minds and entrepreneurial spirit of the next generation determined to shape the future of Bangladesh’s startup ecosystem.
