

Research & Innovation Center (RIC - SAU)
Fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and agricultural technology for a sustainable future.
RIC–SAU Identity
Established under the EDGE Project (Enhancing Digital Government & Economy) funded by The World Bank and implemented by the Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC), the Research & Innovation Center (RIC) at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University drives forward digital transformation and agri-tech innovation.

Funding & Governance
- Financier: The World Bank
- Implementing Agency: Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC)
- Project: EDGE - Enhancing Digital Government and Economy
- Outcome: Research & Innovation Center (RIC - SAU)
Who Can Apply
SAU Students (UG/PG), Faculty & Researchers
Independent Innovators & Alumni
Early-stage Startups & Industry Partners
What You Get
- Modern laboratories & field testbeds
- One-to-one mentoring & investor connect
- End-to-end IP & commercialization support
- Training, technology transfer & pilot deployment

Focus Areas
Agri-biotech, Food & Health, Climate-smart Farming
Farm Mechanization & Smart Equipment
Data, AI & IoT for Agriculture