Interactive Cares, a local edtech platform, has launched 'Idea Innovation 5.0', the fifth iteration of its flagship event. 

According to an official press release, the event is aimed at fostering creativity and innovation among local youths, providing participants with the opportunity to pitch their ideas to judges while also gaining mentorship, technical guidance, and training from Interactive Cares.

This year's theme is 'Rebuild Bangladesh Through Innovation', which, as per Interactive Cares, calls on young minds to think big for the country's future.

Participants have the chance to compete for a prize pool of BDT 1,50,000. The team with the most impactful and feasible idea will win BDT 80,000, while the first and second runner-ups will receive BDT 40,000 and BDT 30,000, respectively. Teams can include up to four members, and
cross-university collaboration is encouraged.

Winners will also receive other opportunities such as media features and focused mentorship sessions. These sessions will cover core entrepreneurial skills, from team building and marketing strategies to fundraising techniques, says the press release.