22/09/2026
What does Renewable Energy Fest mean to an innovator?
For Md Sazzatul Islam from Ezygo, the First Prize Winner of Renewable Energy Fest 2025, it became much more than an exhibition. It became a journey of learning, networking, validation, opportunity, and growth.
From connecting with investors, industry professionals, brands, and service providers to stepping onto the final pitching stage of the Innovation Challenge, his experience at RE Fest 2025 created opportunities that continue to support his entrepreneurial journey.
Here is his experience, in his own words:
âMy RE Fest 2025 Experience
I joined RE Fest 2025 simply as an exhibitor. At that time, I didnât even know there was an Innovation Challenge and Pitching opportunity. My main goal was to connect with relevant brands, companies, and people from the renewable energy and sustainability ecosystem.
From the very beginning, I was impressed by how thoughtfully RE Fest took care of the exhibitors. Providing accommodation, transportation, and food made the entire experience completely different for me. The accommodation was excellent, with top-notch service and a very comfortable environment.
During the fest, I had the opportunity to participate in several important sessions where industry experts shared their visions, experiences, and insights. At the same time, many startups, brands, company representatives, investors, and industry professionals visited my stall, learned about my venture, and appreciated what we were building.
I was able to make many valuable connections and build a strong network, which is actually helping me even today. Several investors and responsible decision-makers visited my stall, learned about my business, and shared valuable suggestions. Those conversations opened up completely new pathways and gave me perspectives that I had not considered before.
Then came the Innovation Challengeâsomething I had never planned for when I first joined RE Fest.
What I really appreciated about the evaluation process was that it wasnât simply based on looking at a pitch deck. Different judges visited our stalls anonymously, interacted with us directly, asked questions, and tried to understand our ventures from the ground level. Later, three startups were selected for the final pitch, and luckily, I was one of them.
With the grace of Almighty, I got the opportunity to step onto the final pitching stage. It was an unforgettable experience for meâone that I will always remember as an entrepreneur.
Those 48 hours at RE Fest 2025 were filled with thrill, learning, networking, opportunities, and enjoyment. The seed grant I received through the program also played an important role in supporting the formation and legalization of my venture and gave me a much-needed boost at an important stage of our journey.
Perhaps one of the most valuable outcomes was the network I built. I connected with many companies and service providers, and today I am able to take several services from those companies at special rates because of the relationships I built during RE Fest.
For me, RE Fest was much more than an exhibition. It became a platform for learning, connection, validation, opportunity, and growth.
I sincerely believe RE Fest should be organized every year to support startups, innovators, and young entrepreneurs working toward a more sustainable future.
Thank you to the entire RE Fest team for creating such a meaningful platform and for giving entrepreneurs like me the opportunity to be part of it.
Best wishes for RE Fest 2026!
May it become even bigger, stronger, and more impactful.â
Stories like Md Sazzatul Islamâs show what can happen when innovators are given a platform to showcase their ideas, connect with the right people, receive meaningful feedback, and discover new opportunities.
Renewable Energy Fest 2026 is coming back on 26â28 October at BUET.
Are you ready to bring your innovation, connect with the ecosystem, and become part of the next chapter?
Stay connected for more updates on RE Fest 2026.
