May 30, 9:30 PM – Jun 6, 9:30 PM (UTC)
Startup Chattogram, Park - StartupChattogram, Chittagong, 4000
Objective: Identify problems and generate startup ideas. Session Breakdown: 1. Introduction to Startups (30 min) o What makes a startup different from a small business? o Understanding scalable business models 2. Finding the Right Problem to Solve (1 hr) o Problem discovery frameworks (e.g., Design Thinking, Lean Startup) o Market gap analysis o Brainstorming session 3. Idea Validation &
-7-DAY STARTUP CHALLENGE
Duration: 4 Hours/Day
Outcome: Participants will develop and pitch a startup idea by the end of the challenge.
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� Day 1: Ideation & Problem-Solution Fit
Objective: Identify problems and generate startup ideas.
Session Breakdown:
1. Introduction to Startups (30 min)
o What makes a startup different from a small business?
o Understanding scalable business models
2. Finding the Right Problem to Solve (1 hr)
o Problem discovery frameworks (e.g., Design Thinking, Lean Startup)
o Market gap analysis
o Brainstorming session
3. Idea Validation & Customer Discovery (1 hr)
o Validating ideas with real users
o Building problem statements
o Competitor analysis
4. Group Activity: Problem-Solution Fit Canvas (1.5 hr)
o Each team defines their startup problem and possible solutions
o Peer review and feedback
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� Day 2: Business Model & Value Proposition
Objective: Define how the startup will create, deliver, and capture value.
Session Breakdown:
1. Understanding Business Models (1 hr)
o Business Model Canvas (BMC) overview
o Key components (value proposition, revenue model, etc.)
2. Crafting a Strong Value Proposition (1 hr)
o Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
o Customer persona mapping
3. Revenue Models & Monetization Strategies (1 hr)
o Subscription, commission, licensing, freemium, etc.
o How to choose the right model
4. Group Activity: Build Your Business Model Canvas (1 hr)
o Each team develops and presents their draft BMC
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� Day 3: Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Development
Objective: Learn how to create a prototype quickly and efficiently.
Session Breakdown:
1. What is an MVP? (30 min)
o MVP vs. full product
o Examples of famous startup MVPs
2. How to Build an MVP with Limited Resources (1 hr)
o No-code/low-code tools (Glide, Bubble, Canva)
o Landing pages & mockups
3. Prototyping & User Testing (1 hr)
o How to create a quick prototype
o Getting real user feedback
4. Group Activity: Build Your First MVP (1.5 hr)
o Each team creates a basic prototype
o Peer testing & feedback
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� Day 4: Marketing & Customer Acquisition
Objective: Develop a go-to-market strategy.
Session Breakdown:
1. Marketing Fundamentals for Startups (1 hr)
o Branding, positioning, and storytelling
2. Growth Hacking & Digital Marketing (1 hr)
o Social media, SEO, paid ads, viral marketing
3. Sales & Customer Acquisition Strategies (1 hr)
o B2B vs. B2C strategies
o Cold emails, partnerships, and referrals
4. Group Activity: Create Your Marketing Plan (1 hr)
o Define target audience & channels
o Create a digital marketing campaign outline
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� Day 5: Financials & Fundraising
Objective: Understand startup finance & funding sources.
Session Breakdown:
1. Startup Financial Basics (1 hr)
o Budgeting, revenue forecasting, and cost structures
2. Funding Stages & Investment Types (1 hr)
o Bootstrapping, angel investors, VCs, crowdfunding
3. Pitching to Investors (1 hr)
o What investors look for
o Structuring a compelling pitch deck
4. Group Activity: Financial Plan & Pitch Practice (1 hr)
o Teams develop a financial plan & draft their pitch
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� Day 6: Operations & Team Building
Objective: Learn how to build a team & manage startup operations.
Session Breakdown:
1. Legal Aspects & Startup Operations (1 hr)
o Business registration, compliance, contracts
2. Building & Managing a Team (1 hr)
o How to hire the right co-founders & first employees
o Startup culture & leadership
3. Scaling & Growth Strategy (1 hr)
o When & how to scale
o Avoiding early-stage startup pitfalls
4. Group Activity: Team & Growth Plan (1 hr)
o Define roles & responsibilities
o Create a 6-month growth roadmap
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� Day 7: Pitch Day!
Objective: Finalize & pitch the startup idea.
Session Breakdown:
1. Final Pitch Deck Refinement (1 hr)
o Teams finalize their pitch decks based on feedback
2. Mock Pitching & Feedback (1 hr)
o Teams pitch to peers & receive feedback
3. Final Startup Pitches to Judges (1.5 hr)
o Teams present to a panel of judges/mentors
4. Closing Ceremony & Awards (30 min)
o Best pitches recognized
o Networking & next steps
May 30 – June 6, 2025
9:30 PM – 9:30 PM (UTC)
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