IRIIC UIU

The Institute of Research, Innovation, Incubation & Commercialization (IRIIC) at United International University (UIU) hosted a distinguished delegation from The World Bank on February 12, 2025. The delegation, led by Mr. Martin Raiser, Regional Vice President for the South Asia Region (SAR), and Ms. Gayle Martin, Interim Country Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan, included senior officials specializing in finance, investment, and economic development.

Session Highlights:

• Speakers:
  • Mr. Martin Raiser, Regional Vice President, South Asia Region, The World Bank
  • Ms. Gayle Martin, Interim Country Director, The World Bank
  • Prof. Dr. Abul Kashem Mia, Honorable Vice Chancellor, UIU
  • Prof. Khondaker A. Mamun, Director, IRIIC
• Key Topics:
  • Showcasing groundbreaking projects such as Smart AI Reception Assistant (SARA), Neuromarketing, and Suswastho.AI.
  • Exploring how emerging technologies like AI are shaping healthcare and consumer research.
  • Discussing the role of universities in fostering a startup ecosystem and supporting young entrepreneurs.
• Why Attend? – Discover how IRIIC is driving research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
  – Gain insights from The World Bank’s senior officials on global economic development.
  – Engage with student innovators and explore real-world applications of academic research.

The visit further reinforced IRIIC’s reputation as a leader in research and innovation, fostering industry-academia collaboration and strengthening its ties with global stakeholders.