Three startups shares the limelight at #StartKoro 3.0

#StartKoro, an incubation program for entrepreneurs, showcases startups dealing with cutting-edge technologies and environmental concerns for the third time. 

The young innovators shared their tech-enabled business ideas before experts at a function at Hotel Sarina on Sunday. During the two-day event, 30 startups pitched about their startups of which only three were selected as winners. In addition to the demo day, three virtual sessions were arranged to groom the participants earlier. 

The program was hosted by Preneur Lab and Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Bangladesh for young entrepreneurs. The partners of the StartKoro Season 3 were Startup Bangladesh Limited and EMK Center.

Shawkat Hossain, BD Venture; Dr Najmul Hossain, FNF Country Representative;  Omar Mostafiz, Programme Manager; Nasima Aktar Nisha, e-Cab Director; Mustafizur Rahman Khan, Startup Dhaka Founder; Sayma Rahman, SR Ventures Founder; Siddhartho Goshwami, iDEA Project Senior Consultant; etc were present to moderate and mentor in different sessions. Previously, the entrepreneurs were trained through three virtual sessions and an in-person bootcamp. 

The top participating startups were: Creatino, Farmnet Asia, Hospitalin, Inflexion Point Technologies, KrishiClinic, KriShop, MulloKoto, Peora, School360, Sikkhon, Todlo, Urban Gaz. This year, the focus was on tech companies, green startups, environmental entrepreneurs, startups in the female economy, etc.  A growing firm called Creatino promotes the idea of an easy-to-use e-commerce experience for both buyers and creatives. Farmnet Asia is an agricultural enterprise that links farmers, investors, and customers. An app-based startup company called Hospitalin was created to facilitate patient communication with doctors. MulloKoto compares the prices of desired products from all of the major e-commerce in Bangladesh and helps in finding the best deals. 

The top 5 startups will get support to register a business or register a trademark or legal support, growth support and certificates.