DEIED is a Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority project focused on expanding women’s employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in IT and ITES. Riseup Labs supported the program as the training and management partner by training 200 women, awarding vendor certifications, and enabling job placement outcomes.
The Digital Entrepreneur and Innovation Ecosystem Development project was created by the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority to strengthen women’s participation in Bangladesh’s digital economy. The program focused on practical IT skills, digital entrepreneurship, employability, and private-sector readiness through a blended training model. Riseup Labs managed the training delivery, logistics, certification support, evaluation, and job placement activities, helping 200 women build market-ready skills and supporting 60% of trainees with job placement opportunities.
Client
Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority (BHTPA)
Industry
Government and IT Skills Development
Project Type
Training and Management Program
Scope
End-to-End Training Management
Training Highlights
DEIED combined skills development, certification, job placement, and program management to help women enter and grow within the IT and ITES sector.
Focused Training Modules
Delivered practical IT skills and digital entrepreneurship training tailored for women preparing for digital careers.
Vendor Certifications
Supported 80 vendor certifications to strengthen participant credibility and improve employability.
Job Placement Success
Facilitated job placement opportunities for 60% of trainees in IT and ITES roles.
Women’s Workforce Empowerment
Trained 200 women and helped expand gender inclusion in Bangladesh’s digital workforce.
Dual Training Format
Combined in-person and online modules to make learning more accessible and flexible.
Capacity Building
Strengthened participants’ skills so they could meet private-sector demand and advance their careers.
Sustainable Impact
Promoted women’s entrepreneurship while contributing to Bangladesh’s broader digital innovation ecosystem.
Turnkey Project Management
Managed training operations from curriculum planning to evaluation, reporting, and delivery coordination.
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Contact Us Now
Welcome! My team and I personally ensure every project gets world-class attention, backed by experience you can trust.
Welcome! My team and I personally ensure every project gets world-class attention, backed by experience you can trust.
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CEO, Riseup Labs
Contact Us Now
Start a conversation with our team to solve complex challenges and move forward with confidence.
Welcome! My team and I personally ensure every project gets world-class attention, backed by experience you can trust.
Welcome! My team and I personally ensure every project gets world-class attention, backed by experience you can trust.