Research and Innovation Centre for Science and Engineering- RISE, BUET

MoU Signing Ceremony between Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and Academy of Garments Technology Bangladesh

The Results Are Out! – Innovation Cohort (BUET × GPH Ispat)

🚀 Congratulations to the Selected Teams! 🚀

We are delighted to announce the teams selected for the Innovation Cohort – a joint initiative by BUET and GPH Ispat. Your ideas, dedication, and innovative spirit have earned you a place in this exciting program.

By joining this cohort, you are becoming part of a dynamic platform that connects innovators, mentors, and industry leaders to support the development of impactful solutions for real-world challenges.

Throughout the program, selected teams will receive mentorship, guidance, and opportunities to refine their ideas, strengthen their projects, and move closer to creating meaningful technological impact.

🌟 This is just the beginning of your innovation journey. We look forward to seeing your ideas grow, evolve, and make a difference.

The mentorship sessions and training schedule will be announced soon. Please stay tuned to our official communication channels for further updates.

Once again, heartfelt congratulations to all the selected teams, and welcome to the Innovation Cohort – BUET × GPH Ispat! 🚀

A symposium titled "Strategic Energy Plan for Sustainable Energy Solutions for Bangladesh" was held as an initiative of Bangladesh Energy and Power Research Council (BEPRC) in collaboration with Research and Innovation Centre for Science and Engineering (RISE), BUET on 24 February 2026.

The "RISE Seminar Room" of BUET has been successfully renovated as part of an ongoing collaboration between Meghna Group of Industries (MGI) and Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Today’s inauguration of the "RISE Seminar Room" solidifies the collaborative partnership between BUET and MGI.

Bilateral Collaboration Meeting Between Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and Tianjin University

🚀 Good News for Innovators! 🚀

Missed the deadline? We’ve got you covered! 🙌
⏳ Cohort Application Deadline Extended!

This is your chance to turn bold ideas into real impact. If you’re passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and building the future—don’t wait any longer!

✨ Apply now and be part of an exciting journey filled with mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities.

📌 Extended Deadline: 17th January, 2026
🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/FfCaBeXdretZtyzy5

🚀 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐔𝐄𝐓 & 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡 —𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫!
Got a problem-solving mindset? A bold idea? Or the passion to turn innovation into real-world impact?
This is your moment 🌟
🔔 Call for Applications: Innovation Cohort –RISE, BUET × GPH Ispat
Research and Innovation Centre for Science and Engineering (RISE), BUET, in collaboration with GPH Ispat Ltd., proudly presents a structured innovation cohort program designed to transform ideas of students into prototypes, Minimal Viable Products (MVPs), and potential ventures.
💡 What is this Cohort About?
The Innovation Cohort is a hands-on, mentor-driven program where interdisciplinary student teams will:
• Identify real-world problems
• Validate ideas using design thinking & lean startup methods
• Build prototypes or MVPs
• Pitch solutions with industry relevance and commercialization potential

🔥 Why You Should Join
✅ Direct mentorship from industry experts & faculty advisors
✅ Hands-on venture building experience
✅ Access to labs, technical resources & prototyping support
✅ Opportunity for seed/pre-seed grants for winner teams
✅ Certificate-based learning & Demo Day exposure
✅ Pathway to incubation, funding, or industry collaboration

👥 Who Can Apply?
• Undergraduate (2nd year & above) and postgraduate students
• Researchers and early innovators
• Interdisciplinary & multi-institutional teams encouraged
👩‍💻 At least one female member per team is encouraged to promote inclusivity.

🧩 Team Structure
• 3–5 members per team
• Cross-departmental & multi-institutional teams allowed
• Having a faculty advisor is encouraged

⏰ Application Deadline: 10th January, 2026
🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/FfCaBeXdretZtyzy5

⏳ Program Duration
🗓 Approximately 1.5 months
Includes guided workshops, mentorship sessions, self-paced team development, and a final Demo / Pitch Day.

📣 From Idea to Impact
If you are ready to:
🚀 Innovate
🛠 Build
📊 Validate
🎯 Pitch
💼 Commercialize
Then this cohort is for you.

🔥 Opportunities like this don’t come twice—step up and be part of Bangladesh’s innovation journey!

Calling all BUET innovators!
Ready to take your startup to the global stage? Join the GSEA Awareness Seminar and explore how you can compete for BDT 1,000,000 nationally and $50,000 globally.
RISE x BUET EDC & BMCC invite all aspiring student entrepreneurs to the GSEA Awareness Seminar!
Learn how to scale your ideas, pitch globally, and win big. Don’t miss out!
Your entrepreneurial journey starts here!

Research and Innovation Centre for Science and Engineering (RISE), BUET, in collaboration with GPH Ispat Ltd., successfully organized the Intellectual Property Management Workshop titled “Intellectual Property Commercialization and Technology Transfer: Unlocking the Value of Innovation in Bangladesh.”
The event was honored by the presence of Prof. Dr. A. S. M. A. Haseeb, Head of the Department of Nanomaterials and Ceramic Engineering, as Chief Guest; Sharmin Sultan, Chief People Officer of GPH Group, and Brigadier General Md Towhid Hossain, Advisor – Business Development (Defence & Large Corporate), as representatives from GPH Ispat Ltd.; and Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shariful Islam, Director of RISE, BUET, who presided over the program as Chair. The workshop featured three distinguished speakers: Dr. Mohidus Samad Khan, Director of the Institute of Appropriate Technology (IAT) and Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, BUET, who delivered a session on “Managing Intellectual Property: The Role of the State and Organization in Innovation”; Shaleh Akram Somrat, Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, who presented “Practical Insight on IP Infringement and Protection in Bangladesh”; and Mr. Mirza Golam Sarwar, Deputy Director, Department of Patent, Industrial Design & Trademarks (DPIDT), Ministry of Industries, who discussed “Strengthening the IP Policy and Commercialization Ecosystem in Bangladesh: The Role of Patents in Driving Innovation.”
The program focused on enhancing understanding of IP commercialization, supporting national policy alignment, and fostering industry–academia collaboration to drive impactful and innovation-led development in Bangladesh.

EO Bangladesh invites BUET students to join GSEA 2025!

The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) — powered by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) — is the world’s leading platform for student entrepreneurs. It’s where bold ideas grow into global success stories with mentorship, networking, and exposure.

Why join?

🌍 Mentorship from top business leaders

🎤 International pitching opportunities

🤝 Access to investors & partners

🏆 A chance to become the EO GSEA Global Champion

📌 Apply now: gsea.org/apply
📅 Deadline: 30 November 2025
📞 Queries: +8801718689121

🚀 Turn your startup into a global opportunity — starting here at BUET!