PM to inaugurate 3-day expo under the theme 'Innovate to Market'
Novotheatre to Host 2nd Bangladesh Innovation Fair with 1,000 Inventions
- 2nd Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026 set for 12–14 September at Novotheatre Dhaka.
- Over 1,000 innovations by 100+ inventors to be showcased alongside 73 universities and corporate leaders.
- Permanent 'Innovation Hub' announced to support commercialization, intellectual property, and venture financing
DHAKA: Translating indigenous scientific research into viable consumer products and bridging grassroots ideas with industrial markets, the Ministry of Science and Technology is hosting the three-day 2nd 'Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026' from 12 to 14 September at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novotheatre in Dhaka. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will officially inaugurate the premier technology exposition. The announcement was made by Science and Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam during a press briefing held at the ministry on Thursday, 10 September 2026.
Anchored by the theme 'Innovate to Market', the minister emphasized that sustaining innovative momentum requires institutional capital, regulatory pathways, corporate linkages, and intellectual property (IP) safeguards. The fair will bring together over 100 independent innovators and startup founders showcasing more than 1,000 cutting-edge solutions. The exhibition features participation from 73 public and private universities, commercial banks, industrial conglomerates, and bilateral development organizations.
Speaking on the strategic policy tracks, Science and Technology Secretary Md. Anwar Hossain detailed that the event will host 17 structured dialogues, comprising six plenary sessions, six parallel breakouts, and five ministerial roundtables. Secretary Hossain announced that the ministry will establish a centralized 'Innovation Hub' to incubate and scale viable exhibits beyond the event's lifecycle.
The expo brings together key institutional stakeholders, with Bangladesh Bank, the National Board of Revenue (NBR), and the Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks serving as Policy Partners. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) joins as Technical Partner, alongside the Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) as Strategic Partner.
Showcased technologies span 14 frontier domains, including Artificial Intelligence, aerospace, advanced nanomaterials, agricultural tech, and digital finance. The event is executed by the National Museum of Science and Technology, with Spellbound Communications Limited serving as implementation partner.
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