The Bloom Fellowship is a program and community for ambitious women looking to supercharge their career in startups.

What

During this semester-long talent accelerator, you will acquire the necessary tools, connections, and confidence to hit the ground running in the startup ecosystem.

By becoming a part of a community comprised of talented and inspiring women, you will have exclusive access to some of the most exciting startups in Bangladesh. Each week, industry experts from our network of operators, founders, and investors will deliver masterclasses focused on essential skills in the startup sector.

Post fellowship, fellows will be placed into 3-month, paid internships with participating startups.

Why

One of the glaring issues we have observed in the ecosystem is the dearth of women-led companies in the startup space, making it difficult to build a gender-balanced investment pipeline.

This is part of a larger issue in the ecosystem, in that there is not enough women talent at all levels - operator, founder, investor.

Our thesis: invest in young women early to cultivate future leaders who drive gender equity in 5-10 years.

Who

If you are intrigued by the idea of joining a startup, establishing your own startup, or investing in startups, then this program is specifically designed to cater to your interests and aspirations.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Bangladeshi or Bangladeshi origin women

  • Age: 20 - 24

  • Approaching final semester/year of undergraduate studies OR those who have earned a bachelors degree in any discipline in the last six months

  • Demonstrated interest in the startup sector

  • At least one letter of recommendation by a faculty member/startup founder/mentor

  • Pass the interview process

📚 Program Curriculum

  • Screening & Validating Startup Ideas

  • Building Product

  • Marketing & Selling Your Idea

  • Building A Team

  • Fundraising For A Startup

  • Getting A Job Within A Startup

🤝Partner with us

Hire a Bloomer

We're on the hunt for companies with outstanding leaders and teams that require talented employees to propel their businesses forward.

Bloom recruits top college seniors and recent college graduates through a rigorous process and connects them with opportunities at startups.

Build your team with Bloomers.

Universities

We're seeking universities with exceptional programs and graduates who are ready to make an impact. Enhance your university's talent pool by partnering with Bloom and build your winning team of Bloomers.

Join us in curating the pipeline of the next generation of women startup leaders in Bangladesh.

 ❓FAQs

  • Hybrid. The masterclasses will be conducted online. There will be an in-person summit/retreat for each cohort.

  • Zero! This is a fully funded program for our fellows.

  • There will be two cohorts every year.

    • Knowledge

    • Network

    • Break into the startup ecosystem

    • Opportunity to directly apply your learnings through a three-month paid internship with some of the most exciting startups in the country

    • Join our exclusive alumni network of Bloomers, offering access to exclusive events and opportunities

  • Stage 1: Written Application

    Stage 2: Interview with the Fellowship Committee

    More details on the application for the Bloom Fellowship will be shared with you at a later date, as you progress through the Fellowship.

  • Based on each Fellow’s top five preferences for industry and startups, and the employer’s requirements, the matching process will be initiated. We will have lookbooks for both Fellows and participating startups to facilitate this process.

    High-performing Fellows will be prioritized when it comes to the placements.

  • Fellows are expected to commit 5 to 7 hours per week in attending the sessions, reflecting on the learnings and sessions with mentors.