SIMcubator Bangladesh empowers local entrepreneurs to drive sustainable social and economic growth through education, mentorship, and economic funding. Founded by SIM students to foster entrepreneurship as a tool for poverty alleviation, the initiative supports early-stage founders in Dhaka who tackle local challenges through innovative and scalable solutions. Each year, the program combines a three-day bootcamp, a structured mentoring phase, and a final pitch event to equip 10–15 startups with essential business knowledge, access to experienced mentors, and milestone-based funding. The most promising startups will also receive an economic price to kickstart their entrepreneurial journey. By fostering entrepreneurship and capacity-building, SIMcubator aims to create a lasting ecosystem of changemakers committed to inclusive growth.
Launched in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, SIMcubator began as a student-driven incubator supporting healthcare startups in Bangladesh. Over the years, it evolved into a platform for all social-impact ventures and expanded its reach to Rwanda. The 2025 team builds upon this legacy by introducing a formalized alumni network and improved impact measurement to ensure long-term sustainability. Partnerships with SELISE guarantee continuity and quality, while collaboration with HSG student clubs strengthens engagement and knowledge transfer across cohorts. By empowering local entrepreneurs to create jobs, formalize their businesses, and scale social impact, SIMcubator Bangladesh aims to be a catalyst for inclusive, bottom-up economic transformation.
| Anastasiia Soproniuk | Program & Partnerships |
| Luise Eberhardt | Marketing & Talent Relations |
| Olivia Tamburlini | Fundraising |
| Paul Richter | Fundraising |
| Rahul Bhalla | Project Management & Coordination |
| Riccardo Pavesi | Program & Partnerships |