Research, Innovation & Global Collaboration

(Campaign Initiative)

This campaign aims to build a globally connected research ecosystem by linking Bangladeshi academicians, researchers, and innovators with leading international research institutions. Through structured collaboration, knowledge exchange, and industry-driven research, the initiative promotes advanced technology development while creating mutual value for both local and global partners.

Relevant Government Stakeholders

Ministry of Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Industries, University Grants Commission (UGC).

Leading Global Research Collaboration

We aim to collaborate with leading global research institutions, including:

Max Planck Society-Germany, A*STAR-Singapore, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory- USA, TNO-Netherlands, The Scripps Research Institute-USA, Foresight Institute-USA, Paul Scherrer Institute- Switzerland, SCK CEN - Belgium.

Campaign Activities & Costing

Campaign Timeline: 5 Years

Activities Completed

  • Developed a structured global research collaboration framework under Cordinato.
  • Identified priority international research institutions and collaboration targets.
  • Defined key research areas aligned with industry and national development priorities.
  • Prepared outreach materials including concept note, collaboration model, and engagement strategy.

Upcoming Activities

  • Initiate formal outreach to international research institutions.
  • Conduct international visits and institutional meetings (Europe, Singapore, USA).
  • Establish MoU's / Letters of Intent (LOI) with partner institutions.
  • Organize national research competition across universities.
  • Host 2-3 annual seminars and workshops on research and innovation.
  • Identify and onboard top researchers and project teams.
  • Match research projects with industry challenges and investors.

Campaign Journey Timeline

A five-year pathway from partner preparation to global collaboration, commercialization, and scale.

Phase 1

Preparation & Partner Identification

Define target institutions, outreach strategy, and collaboration priorities aligned with industry needs.

Year 1

Phase 2

International Outreach & Institutional Meetings

Formal outreach, international visits, and MoU/LOI discussions with global research institutions.

Year 2

Phase 3

National Activation (Competition & Seminars)

Nationwide research competition and recurring seminars to activate researcher participation.

Year 3

Phase 4

Joint Research & Collaboration

Launch collaborative research tracks with partners and align projects with industry challenge statements.

Year 4

Phase 5

Commercialization & Scaling

Convert high-impact research into investable, scalable, and commercialization-ready initiatives.

Year 5

Expected Outcome

  • Establishment of global research partnerships.
  • Access for Bangladeshi researchers to international collaboration.
  • Development of industry-driven research projects.
  • Attraction of foreign research investment.
  • Creation of innovation-driven business opportunities.

Estimated Campaign Investment

1.8 Crore BDT

Includes international engagement, national programs, research and collaboration development, and operations and management.

Structured for phased deployment

Support This Campaign

Industries, institutions, and stakeholders are invited to support the campaign through strategic partnerships and collaborative participation. Supporting partners may have the opportunity to participate in future project investments and benefit from commercial returns generated through successful project implementation, subject to mutually agreed structure.

Campaign Timeline, Activities & Estimated Campaign Investment

Contact for partnership

Contribution Channels

Contact for Partnership

Abid Hossain Khan

+88017190751347

Communication

Bank Details

Bank: Eastern Bank Ltd. (Banani Branch)

Account Name: Abid Hossain Khan

Account No: 1161260396153

Routing No: 0952600439

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