BizNation 3.0 finalists set for showdown at IUT
Top university students from across Bangladesh will vie for a total prize pool of Tk350,000 as the BizNation 3.0 grand finale takes place at the Dhaka Sheraton Hotel.
The competition marks the culmination of an extensive search for the country's next generation of corporate leaders.
Organised by the IUT Career and Business Society, "Southeast Bank PLC Presents BizNation 3.0" has attracted participation from hundreds of undergraduate students representing the country's top universities.
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The third edition challenges participants to apply academic knowledge to real-world business scenarios, focusing on market analysis, brand strategy and corporate communication.
In the first round, held from 30 June to 4 July, teams developed comprehensive business pitch decks evaluating commercial viability and execution strategy.
The second round, held from 8 to 13 July, required qualifying teams to submit a detailed business solution deck—contributing 80 percent of the overall score—and an online video commercial, accounting for the remaining 20 percent.
Finalists will present and defend their strategies before a panel of corporate leaders and industry experts during the final round at the Islamic University of Technology campus.
The champions will be awarded Tk150,000 in cash and corporate benefits valued at Tk25,000. The first and second runners-up will receive Tk100,000 and Tk50,000, respectively, along with professional career packages.
"BizNation 3.0 is designed to immerse students in strategic execution," said a representative of the IUT Career and Business Society.
"We want to see who can read the market, think on their feet and lead with conviction," the representative added.
