NSF / World Bank / ADB
Research Initiatives
Advancing knowledge through collaborative research funded by the National Science Foundation, World Bank, and Asian Development Bank — driving innovation and sustainable development across emerging economies.
Our Research Partners
Collaborative grants and research programs supported by leading international development and scientific institutions.
National Science Foundation
United States · Est. 1950
NSF-funded research at Daffodil Global focuses on computational science, information technology infrastructure, and STEM capacity building in South and Southeast Asia.
World Bank Group
International · Est. 1944
World Bank partnerships drive research into poverty reduction, financial inclusion, and sustainable urban development across Bangladesh and neighboring countries in the region.
Asian Development Bank
Asia-Pacific · Est. 1966
ADB-supported initiatives address climate resilience, energy transition, and digital economy growth. Daffodil Global leads regional technical studies and pilot programs.
Core Research Areas
Eight strategic domains where our research teams generate evidence-based knowledge and policy insights.
Digital Transformation
ICT policy, e-governance, and digital infrastructure for emerging markets.
Climate & Sustainability
Environmental policy, green technology adoption, and disaster risk reduction.
Financial Inclusion
Microfinance, mobile banking access, and capital market development.
STEM Education
University curriculum reform, research capacity, and skills development.
Health & Social Policy
Public health systems, social protection, and community welfare programs.
Governance & Policy
Institutional reform, anti-corruption, and evidence-based policymaking.
Agriculture & Food
Food security, agri-tech innovation, and rural livelihoods research.
Energy & Infrastructure
Renewable energy, smart grids, and sustainable urban infrastructure.
Research Timeline
Key developments in our international research collaboration journey.
ADB Climate Resilience Program Phase III
Expanded scope covering eight districts in Bangladesh with climate adaptation modeling and community pilot programs.
NSF STEM Capacity Building Grant Awarded
$2.4M grant to expand computational science education and research infrastructure at partner universities.
World Bank Urban Development Study Launch
Multi-country research initiative on sustainable urbanization covering Dhaka, Colombo, and Kathmandu metropolitan areas.
ADB Digital Economy Research Partnership
Joint research program on fintech adoption, digital infrastructure gaps, and policy frameworks for South Asia.
First NSF Collaborative Research Award
Inaugural NSF grant marking Daffodil Global's entry into internationally-funded scientific research programs.
Partner Institutions
Academic and institutional partners across the region.
Ready to contribute to global research?
Submit a research proposal or collaborate with our teams on ongoing NSF, World Bank, or ADB-funded initiatives.