Deadline: 30 April 2025
The UN Environment Program, in partnership with Bridge for Billions, with technical support from iDE, is implementing The Restoration Factory Program in Bangladesh to support early-stage eco-preneurs in the country.
The Restoration Factory is a six-month digital business incubation program designed to support the emergence of commercially viable, community-inclusive, and climate-resilient businesses with the potential to restore natural ecosystems and preserve landscapes in Bangladesh.
Program Scope
- This program aims to support enterprises with focus on forest restoration and biodiversity conservation activities. The sub-sectors of interest include but not limited to:
- Agroforestry
- Tree nurseries
- Ecosystem and wildlife habitat restoration.
- Non-timber forest products.
- Medicinal or pharmaceutical plants.
- Natural oils, resins and cosmetics
- Waste management and circular economy
- Services such as ecotourism, environmental education and training
- Sustainable food sourcing and beverages.
What will you learn during the program?
- Discover how to implement a new revenue stream to your existing business.
- Learn how to calculate your costs and price points, to drive your profits and growth.
- Master how to communicate your project to your potential customers.
- Acquire skills to calculate your business finances for the next 3 years, so you can make the revenue stream launch a success.
- Uncover how your business can positively impact your community, and make strong community connections to drive growth for all.
- Strategize to diversify your revenue streams, scale your operations, and attract new customers.
Participation Benefits
- Connect with a community of entrepreneurs
- Connect with other entrepreneurs and mentors to build a strong business network. Learn. Share and grow together.
- Receive the support of a mentor
- Entrepreneurship can be lonely. Receive advice to guide your business decisions, generate new ideas and propel your business forward.
- Learn how to raise funding
- Learn how to present your project like a pro and compete in front of a jury in their final event.
Eligibility Criteria
- Your business is located in Bangladesh
- Business Maturity Stage: Business age 1-2 years
- A prototype/MVP (minimum viable product) piloted in the community
- Digital Skills: Ability to use digital tools, access the incubation platform, and easily navigate the internet.
- Women-led enterprises are encouraged to apply
- Language: Fluent in English
For more information, visit Restoration Factory.
