BIIN

Name

BIIN

Legal name

Bangladesh ICT & Innovation Network (BIIN)

Website

https://biin.org.bd

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: BIIN generates revenue through various membership categories (Youth, Institutional, General, Donor members) with associated registration and renewal fees. Membership categories include specific requirements and benefits.
2. Donor Contributions: As a registered non-profit trust, BIIN receives donations and contributions from partners and supporters committed to ICT innovation and national development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BIIN (Bangladesh ICT & Innovation Network) is a registered non-profit trust that designs and delivers a portfolio of ICT education, startup incubation, and innovation programs for youth across Bangladesh. Offerings include ICT & Programming Training, Hackathons & Codeathons, Tech Talks & Workshops, Digital Literacy Campaigns, University Club Programs, the Bangladesh National ICT Fest, ICT Job Fair & Internship Expo, the Code Village rural literacy initiative, Learning Platforms for remote learners, Esports & Gaming Tournaments, Startup Adda, and the ICT and Innovation Awards, all delivered through 50+ active chapters and a network of 50+ strategic partners.

Product overview

BIIN (Bangladesh ICT & Innovation Network) is a registered non-profit trust that operates as a unified platform for youth empowerment through ICT skills, startup incubation, and digital innovation. Rather than a traditional product-based company, BIIN delivers a portfolio of interconnected programs including ICT & Programming Training, Hackathons & Codeathons, Tech Talks & Workshops, Digital Literacy Campaigns, University Club Programs, Learning Platforms, Youth IT Training Program, Bangladesh National ICT Fest, ICT Job Fair & Internship Expo, Esports & Gaming Tournaments, and Startup Adda. These programs collectively serve youth across urban and rural Bangladesh, providing skills development, career opportunities, networking with industry leaders, and recognition through awards programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICT and Innovation Awards National awards program recognizing outstanding individuals, startups, and organizations for their contributions to Bangladesh's ICT sector.
• ICT & Programming Training Comprehensive training in programming and ICT skills delivered to youth across Bangladesh through BIIN chapters and partner organizations.
• Hackathons & Codeathons Tech competitions and innovation contests that bring together developers and innovators to solve problems through technology.
• Tech Talks & Workshops Educational sessions and skill development programs covering emerging technologies and professional development, including AI in Journalism workshops with media partners.
• Digital Literacy Campaigns Rural Bangladesh digital literacy initiatives designed to equip underserved communities with basic technology skills.
• University Club Programs Campus engagements and student leadership initiatives that foster innovation at educational institutions across Bangladesh.
• Bangladesh National ICT Fest National technology festival and showcase bringing together innovators, students, and industry professionals.
• ICT Job Fair & Internship Expo Career opportunity events connecting youth with industry employers and internship positions.
• Startup Adda Platform bringing together young founders with industry leaders to build connections and gain entrepreneurial insights.
• Code Village Rural computer literacy initiative bringing basic technology education to underserved rural communities.
• Learning Platforms Remote learning solutions providing digital education access to students nationwide.
• Youth IT Training Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ students equipped with digital skills
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bangladesh ICT Journalist Forum (BIJF)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2025BIIN organized AI in Journalism workshop for BIJF members focusing on modern journalism applications, news gathering, fact-checking, content creation, and improving speed and accuracy of information dissemination.
• Technology Media Guild Bangladesh (TMGB)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 September 2025Jointly organized AI in Journalism workshop highlighting use of AI in journalism covering content creation, fact-checking, and skill development for TMGB journalists. Session led by Ariful Islam Arman of Dhaka Post.
• Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 July 2024BIIN partnered with BTRC for ICANN outreach event focusing on internet innovation, domain name industry opportunities, and DNS security. BTRC Chairman acknowledged BIIN's contributions and presented a crest to BIIN's Founder in recognition of leadership in guiding volunteers throughout the event. The Hon'ble State Minister of Bangladesh served as Chief Guest.
• IDEA FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 November 2023BIIN's female wing actively participated in the Smart Bangladesh and Cyber Security seminar organized by IDEA Foundation, featuring the Hon'ble State Minister for ICT and emphasizing cybersecurity awareness and digital resilience.
• 50+ Strategic Partner OrganizationscoreOthersBIIN has established strategic partnerships with 50+ organizations across sectors supporting digital development, ICT education, and youth empowerment in Bangladesh. Partner categories include technology companies, NGOs, educational institutions, and government bodies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BRAC: BRAC is the world's largest development non-profit and runs large-scale education, skills training, and youth empowerment programs across Bangladesh. Comparable to BIIN as a Bangladesh-based non-profit delivering youth skills development at scale, though BRAC's scope extends far beyond ICT.
• NASSCOM Foundation: NASSCOM Foundation is the non-profit arm of India's IT industry body running large-scale digital literacy, ICT skills, and youth employment programs. Comparable to BIIN in its ICT-focused non-profit mandate and industry-body backing, though it operates in India at significantly larger scale.
• a2i (Aspire to Innovate): a2i is the Bangladesh government's flagship digital innovation and skills program under the ICT Division, running national digital literacy, e-service, and innovation initiatives. It is directly comparable to BIIN because both target Bangladesh's youth digital upskilling and innovation agenda, but a2i operates with significantly more government resources and policy reach.
• ICT Division, Government of Bangladesh: ICT Division is the Bangladesh government ministry responsible for national ICT policy, digital skilling programs, and innovation initiatives including a2i and Startup Bangladesh. Comparable to BIIN as a national ICT skills and innovation convener, but operating with vastly more government resources and policy authority.

Direct peers

• AIESEC: AIESEC is a global youth-led network running leadership development, skills training, and cross-cultural exchange programs with a strong university chapter model. Comparable to BIIN as a youth-focused non-profit/membership network with university chapters, training programs, and partner ecosystem.
• CoderDojo: CoderDojo is a global volunteer-led non-profit network of community coding clubs for young people. It is a direct peer to BIIN given its volunteer-driven community model focused on youth coding education and chapter-based operations, though it has a stronger coding-curriculum focus.
• JAAGO Foundation: JAAGO Foundation is a Bangladesh-based non-profit that runs youth education programs, digital learning initiatives, and school networks across the country. It is a direct peer to BIIN given similar non-profit structure, youth/digital focus, and Bangladesh-only operating geography.
• Teach For All: Teach For All is a global non-profit network of independent partner organizations tackling educational inequity through leadership and skills programs. Comparable to BIIN as a network of country-level non-profits delivering youth skills and education programs with shared branding and governance models.

Emerging players

• Generation (by McKinsey): Generation is a global non-profit that trains and places youth into technology and digital jobs through employer-aligned programs. It is comparable to BIIN in its focus on youth ICT skilling, startup support, and employer connectivity, though Generation operates as a more formal training-to-employment pipeline.
• Code.org: Code.org is a global non-profit focused on expanding access to computer science education, particularly for youth and underrepresented groups. Comparable to BIIN as both are mission-driven organizations delivering ICT education to youth at scale, though Code.org operates globally with a curriculum-driven model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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