About OSSIP 2.0

A Holistic Approach to Entrepreneurial Success

Our in-depth engagement identified three distinct types of entrepreneurs, each requiring tailored interventions:

Profit-Driven Entrepreneurs – Prioritize revenue but often perceive impact as secondary. We demonstrated how integrating impact can enhance market positioning and business resilience.
Entrepreneurs Balancing Impact & Profit – Recognize the value of impact but struggle with financial sustainability. We provided structured strategies for aligning financial growth with social and environmental impact.
Impact-First Entrepreneurs – Focus on mission but lack the business fundamentals to scale. We equipped them with financial and operational expertise to strengthen their long-term sustainability.

To address key entrepreneurial challenges, OSIIP 2.0 introduced:

Flexible Learning Formats – Modular workshops, evening coaching, and hybrid engagement options to fit busy entrepreneurs' schedules.
Targeted Coaching & Mentorship – Multi-tiered mentoring, personalized business guidance, and peer learning circles to reinforce practical application.
Digital & Offline Accessibility – Tailored toolkits, simplified digital solutions, and hybrid delivery models to ensure accessibility across urban and rural areas.

Profit-Driven Entrepreneurs – Prioritize revenue but often perceive impact as secondary. We demonstrated how integrating impact can enhance market positioning and business resilience.
Entrepreneurs Balancing Impact & Profit – Recognize the value of impact but struggle with financial sustainability. We provided structured strategies for aligning financial growth with social and environmental impact.
Impact-First Entrepreneurs – Focus on mission but lack the business fundamentals to scale. We equipped them with financial and operational expertise to strengthen their long-term sustainability.

Capacity Building for Entrepreneurs – Through structured training, coaching, and mentorship, OSIIP 2.0 enhanced business fundamentals, impact measurement capabilities, and investment readiness. Entrepreneurs gained hands-on experience in refining business models, securing funding, and scaling their ventures sustainably.
Social Grant & Access to Funding – High-potential ventures were awarded social grants to accelerate their impact-driven solutions, enabling them to scale faster and reach underserved communities.
Expanded Market Opportunities – OSIIP 2.0 facilitated stronger connections between entrepreneurs, investors, and industry stakeholders, unlocking new revenue streams and partnerships.

Recognizing High-Impact Ventures – The OSIIP 2.0 Demo Days in Chittagong and Khulna celebrated outstanding entrepreneurs who are driving change:

Md Abdur Rashid Sohag (Pupil School Bus Ltd.) – Revolutionizing student transportation in Bangladesh with safe, reliable, and technology-driven carpooling.
Farid Khan (Nohor Initiatives) – Building an inclusive IT agency employing individuals with disabilities, fostering digital inclusion.
Touhidul Islam (Shutkiz) – Transforming Bangladesh’s dried fish industry with chemical-free, hygienic processing and modern packaging.
Md. Rezwanul Islam Shuvo (Eco-Sentinels) – Pioneering nature-based solutions to combat soil salinity and ensure agricultural sustainability.
Masud Sheikh (Green Fiber) – Converting invasive water hyacinth into organic fertilizer and eco-friendly handicrafts, creating sustainable jobs.
Abu Foysal Ahammed (Ash Shaafee Bee Tech) – Innovating the honey industry with sustainable practices, empowering rural communities.