Our Vision

• Universities produce high quality graduates with innovations with intellectual properties.

• A continuous pipeline of innovators and entrepreneurs joining the economy to achieve Smart Bangladesh goals by 2041.

Our Program

Our program, funded by the World Bank and executed by a consortium led by UPMCS Malaysia, is meticulously designed to ensure a comprehensive transfer of knowledge to participating universities. We focus on:

• Facilitating innovation teams based in universities to discover innovative problem-solving ideas with proper business case.

• Providing access to Innovation Challenge Labs for process of ideation, design, prototyping/ proof of concept, minimum viable products (MVP) and commercialization.

• Bridging the gap between industry and academia.

• Offering pre-seed and seed funds for prototype and MVP development.

• Ensuring intellectual property rights protection.

• Facilitating enrollment into the Smart Bangladesh Accelerator, the largest accelerator program in Bangladesh.

Our Strategy

• Local Context Analysis: We understand the unique strengths, weaknesses, and priorities of each participating university.

• Digital Platform: Our state-of-the-art SaaS ensures efficient management of cohorts, mentors, and industry leaders.

• Physical Facilities: Each university hub is equipped with co-working spaces, product development labs, learning areas, and pitching theaters.

• Innovation Challenge Lab: Our program is divided into prototype, MVP, and commercialization stages, ensuring comprehensive mentorship throughout. These phases will be supported by state-of-the art labs.

• Collaboration: We believe in the power of collaboration. From inter-university partnerships to industry-academia collaborations, our network is vast and varied.

Our Commitment to Gender Equality

We are dedicated to breaking barriers. Our program ensures at least 20% of participants are women, and we provide additional mentorship and support to female-led innovation teams.

Our Legacy

UIHP is more than just a program; it's a movement. We are committed to ensuring the sustainability of our hubs, fostering an innovation culture across all universities, and equipping the next generation of leaders with the tools they need to succeed.