The international competition was organised by BRAC, the H&M Foundation and The Asia Foundation. It was launched in October last year to promote improved livelihood opportunities for the women working at the export-oriented readymade garment (RMG) factories in Bangladesh, promote gender equality at the factory floors and increase factory performance.

Agroshift is creating demand driven digital grocery platform for RMG workers, while i-SMART is developing a standardised skill matrix for women sewing workers.

Jyoti is removing the barriers of access to sanitary pads for RMG factory workers improving menstrual hygiene, while Quizrr is building female RMG role models through skill and leadership development training.

Sustify is building capacity through gamified microlearning for female factory workers in Bangladesh, and ToguMogu is supporting female RMG workers through a health and well-being platform making their parenthood stress-free.

The awards for the winning teams come with grants up to $30,000 to pilot the solutions. The winners also will have opportunities for boot-camp training with mentors, incubators and accelerators.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)