CED-BRAC University

We are thrilled to announce that the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED) at BRAC University has won the 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 at the 2024 International Council for Small Business (ICSB) World Congress in Germany. Founded in 1955, ICSB was the first international membership organization to promote the growth and development of small businesses worldwide. It is also the oldest and largest nonprofit organization devoted to small businesses internationally. Represented in over 85 countries, ICSB uses its platform to distribute new knowledge and information on small business management and entrepreneurial development. ICSB is the originator of the United Nations' Resolution to create an International Name Day dedicated to Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises on June 27 (MSMEs Day). The ICSB’s premier World Congress is held every June around the world and brings together educators, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world to share knowledge and expertise in their respective fields through publications, programs, workshops, training sessions, and certifications. Designed in collaboration with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the ICSB Entrepreneurship Center Global Impact Award recipients must demonstrate their merit with respect to the following criteria: •𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. •𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. •𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲. •𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬. We extend our deepest gratitude to Professor Syed Ferhat Anwar, a distinguished member of the BRAC University Board of Trustees, for his invaluable guidance and nomination of CED-BRAC University for this award. We also thank Dr. Dave Dowland, Honorable Registrar of BRAC University, for his unwavering encouragement and support. This recognition, aligning with the dream and inspiration of our founder, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed KCMG, inspires and reinvigorates us to continue our work with renewed enthusiasm. As Bangladesh's first university-based entrepreneurship center, being part of the larger BRAC ecosystem gives us a unique advantage unmatched by any other entrepreneurship center. Leveraging these resources, we aspire to make an even more significant impact. #ICSB2024 #WorldCongress #EntrepreneurshipDevelopment #CED #BRACUniversity #GlobalImpact #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Leadership #BusinessDevelopment #ProudRepresentative #ProfessionalGrowth #Networking #GlobalEntrepreneurship #AcademicExcellence #SmallBusiness #MSMEsDay #BusinessGrowth #KnowledgeSharing #InternationalBusiness #EntrepreneurialDevelopment #CommunityImpact #GlobalCommunity #EconomicDevelopment #SustainableBusiness #ResearchAndDevelopment #PolicyMaking #TrainingAndCertification

Last Date for Application: 31 October 2024 🚀 PhD Opportunities for Bangladeshi Nationals 🚀 Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED) at BRAC University is pleased to announce three (3) vacant PhD positions under a groundbreaking research project, “Addressing Climate Change and Plastic Waste in Bangladesh’s Garment Industry through a Global Value Chain Perspective,” funded by the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA). 🌍♻️ These prestigious PhD scholarships are exclusively for Bangladeshi nationals, aiming to enhance the knowledge capacity of our scholars on climate change and plastic waste in the garment and textile industry. The project is being coordinated locally by CED-BRACU, with the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) as the Principal Partner and Aalborg University (AAU). The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) at the University of Dhaka will provide the necessary academic support for enrolling and supervising the PhD students. Candidates will have the opportunity to receive supervision from both Bangladesh and Denmark. . 📚🇧🇩🇩🇰 Upon successful completion and defense of their PhD thesis, students will be awarded a PhD degree from the University of Dhaka. ✍️💼🎓 🔑 Key Dates: Last Date for Application: 31 October 2024 Start Date: 1 December 2024 Duration: 3 Years For details, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gnfja4Zh Apply now and be a part of this transformative journey! 🌟 #PhDOpportunity #ClimateChange #PlasticWaste #GarmentIndustry #CED #BRACU #BRACUniversity #Danida #SustainableDevelopment #Bangladesh #Research #HigherEducation #GlobalValueChain #SDU #AAU Tag: Matin Abdullah, Afshana Choudhury, Dr. Melita Mehjabeen, Jan Vang, Dewan Ahsan, Sadril Shajahan, MD. Faizul Islam, Sabrina Nourin, ANM Ata Ullah, Jabeer Sherazy

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Celebrating the Success of Day Two at the Women Entrepreneurs' Expo! 🌟 The second and final day (4 July 2024) of the Women Entrepreneurs' Expo has been nothing short of phenomenal! Organized by the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED) of BRAC University, with generous support from the U.S. Embassy Dhaka, this expo celebrated the spirit and innovation of women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh. 🇧🇩✨ Day 2 showed the dedication and hard work of our talented women entrepreneurs, and their last-day sales was promising, significantly boosting their business promotion and growth. 📈💪 We are excited to see the dedication and commitment of the women entrepreneurs who have made this event a remarkable success. We also appreciate the support of BRACU's Entrepreneurship Development Forum (EDF) as the club partner of the expo. 🤝 Thank you to everyone who visited, supported, and contributed to making this expo a memorable and impactful event. Let's continue to champion our women entrepreneurs and their incredible contributions to our community and economy! 🌍🎉 #WomenEntrepreneurs #AWE #CED #BRACU #BRACUniversity #USEmbassyDhaka #EDF #Empowerment #Innovation #Bangladesh #Entrepreneurship #Expo2024 #SupportWomen #BusinessGrowth #GirlPower Tag: Afshana Choudhury, Sabrina Nourin, Md. Mofazzol Karim, Kazi Akib Annaf, Iffat Enam, ANM Ata Ullah, Jabeer Sherazy

Enabling Renewable Enterprises by Facilitating Access to Finance through EmPower Phase II The Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED) at BRAC University offers an exciting opportunity for renewable energy and climate-resilient businesses and entrepreneurs in Bangladesh. The project aims to enable and accelerate these businesses by facilitating access to finance, especially for marginalized women, under the initiative titled "EmPower Phase II: Women for Climate-Resilient Societies". The program is funded by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and United Nations Women (UN Women), and the facilitation is being implemented by CED. The project will offer: 1. Loan document and loan application preparation for Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), 2. Bridging the identified gaps between MSMEs and financial institutions, 3. Access to finance from financial institutions. This program is looking for relevant enterprises, but not limited to the following areas: 1. Clean energy enterprises, 2. Renewable energy enterprises, 3. Product manufacturing enterprises (who are using low-carbon technology), 4. Waste recycling enterprises (who are generating energy), 5. Digital innovation enterprises (who are promoting climate resilience enterprises). Who can apply: 1. Women-led and/or women-operated businesses, 2. Women who are employed in relevant enterprises, 3. Businesses that are creating community impact. If you are interested, please apply using this Google Form: https://lnkd.in/gct9NadH   Last date of application: 20 July 2024   For any query, please contact: Empower II "Access to Finance Program Team" Mobile: 01753553313, 01921304211 And join the Whatsapp group: https://lnkd.in/gs_7apMK #UNEP #UNWomen #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #WomenEmpowerment #Sustainability #GreenBusiness #InclusiveDevelopment  

BRACU DUBURI এর যাত্রা শুরু হয় বঙ্গোপসাগরের তলদেশের অসীম সম্ভাবনা ও সম্পদ অন্বেষণের লক্ষ্য নিয়ে।   এরই ধারাবাহিকতায় আমাদের নিজস্ব প্রযুক্তিতে এই সম্ভাবনা অন্বেষণে এক নতুন যাত্রার নাম ডুবোটেক (Dubotech)। বিশ্বের সবচেয়ে বড় বিজনেস রিয়্যালিটি শো শার্ক ট্যাংক বাংলাদেশের পরবর্তী পর্বে এই উদ্ভাবনী প্রযুক্তি নিয়ে আসছে ব্র্যাক বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের প্রাক্তন ছাত্রদের স্টার্টআপ ডুবোটেক। CED অত্যন্ত আনন্দিত এই যাত্রায় Dubo Tech কে সহযোগিতা করতে পেরে ব্র্যাক বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের Business Incubation Centr- এর মাধ্যমে। আগামী শুক্রবার ৫ জুলাই রাত ১০ টায়  'Shark Tank Bangladesh'-এর ১০ম এপিসোডে আসছে আমাদের ডুবোটেক লিমিটেড।    এপিসোডটি দেখা যাবে Deepto TV এবং OTT Platform Bongo তে! Dubotech Page: https://lnkd.in/gxS-As23 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gN3WcUX8