North South University’s Startups Next Hosts “Startups Showcase 2025” Featuring Over 30 Promising Ventures
North South University (NSU), home to some of Bangladesh’s most successful entrepreneurs, concluded its flagship startup event, the “Startups Showcase 2025,” organized by NSU Startups Next (NSUSN) — the university’s official startup incubation and acceleration platform.
Held over two days at the NSU Plaza Area, the event highlighted over 30 innovative startups emerging from the NSUSN Cohort 3, alongside established alumni-founded companies. The Showcase reinforced NSU’s leadership in nurturing the next generation of investor-ready startups in Bangladesh.
Empowering Bangladesh’s Startup Ecosystem
The participating ventures represented a variety of high-impact sectors including FinTech, AI/DeepTech, Green Technology, Agri-Tech, Healthcare, and E-commerce. These industries are among the fastest-growing globally and reflect NSU’s focus on developing scalable, sustainable, and tech-driven solutions.
FinTech startups at the event showcased innovations in digital credit and mobile banking; AI-driven ventures presented intelligent logistics and business automation systems; while GreenTech and Agri-Tech innovators offered practical responses to climate change, food security, and sustainable supply chain challenges.
“North South University has the highest representation of successful startups in Bangladesh’s startup ecosystem. Founders of leading companies like Pathao, Chaldal, ShareTrip, iFarmer, Truck Lagbe, Jatri, and Barikoi all trace their roots back to NSU,”
said Samuel Mursalin, Director (In-Charge) of NSU Startups Next.
“Through Startups Showcase 2025, we presented a new generation of early-stage founders ready to connect with mentors, investors, and policymakers—paving the way for the next wave of transformative Bangladeshi startups.”
Fostering Innovation Through Mentorship and Collaboration
Reflecting on the event, Nusrat Aziz, Program Coordinator of NSU Startups Next, shared:
“We showcased homegrown ventures that have been under mentorship for just a few months, and their progress is remarkable. Our mission is to give every young founder the opportunity to innovate and grow. This year’s cohort was our most diverse and idea-driven yet—showcasing what’s possible when talent meets mentorship.”
The Startups Showcase 2025 underlines NSU’s vision to bridge academic research and industry innovation. By fostering collaboration between students, alumni, mentors, and investors, NSU Startups Next continues to strengthen Bangladesh’s position in the global entrepreneurship ecosystem.
About NSU Startups Next
NSU Startups Next (NSUSN) is the official startup incubation and acceleration platform of North South University, Bangladesh’s leading private university. NSUSN supports founders through mentorship, funding access, and market validation, helping them transform academic ideas into scalable, market-ready businesses.
