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IsDB asks scientists to submit development ideas
DHAKA, AUG 18, 2018 (BSS) – The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has
called upon all aspiring scientists, technologists and innovators to submit
their best sustainable development ideas.
The deadline for all applications is midnight on August 28. Finalists will
be announced on August 31 and will be invited to pitch at the Transformers
Roadshow at the Radisson Blu Dhaka on September 9, a press release said
today.
The top three winners will be honoured at the opening ceremony of the
Islamic Development Bank Bangladesh Hub on September 9.
The financial awards will be handed over by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
and President of the Islamic Development Bank Dr Bandar Hajjar.
Transformers Roadshow is a science, technology and innovation competition
in which entrepreneurs and scientists can pitch their ideas for ways to
support one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Applicants will be invited to present their submissions before an esteemed
judging panel in Dhaka on September 8, with the winning idea receiving an
investment of US$ 3,000 to further develop their proposals.
Participants will also benefit from a day of master classes and mentoring
from a range of leading experts in sustainable development.
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