Driving Toward Trillion-Dollar Economy

The Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026 begins today at Novo Theatre in Dhaka, bringing research, innovation and technology closer to industry, investment and the market. Organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology, the three-day fair will showcase more than 1,000 innovations and create opportunities for innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders and policymakers to connect.

The fair will run from September 12 to 14. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, MP, will attend the opening ceremony as the chief guest on Saturday, September 12.

Held under the theme “Innovation Ecosystem toward Trillion Dollar Economy,” the fair aims to bring innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, industries, investors, policymakers, universities and development partners onto a coordinated national platform.

The initiative seeks to turn research and ideas into practical applications, business ventures, market-ready products and services. It also aims to build a strong Integrated National Innovation Ecosystem (INIE) in Bangladesh.

The fair will feature one Innovation Hub, more than 1,000 innovations and over 15 sessions and dialogues. More than 50 universities, over 100 industry experts and more than 50 corporate organizations are expected to participate.

The event will also connect innovators with domestic and international industries, investors, banks, financial institutions and government decision-makers. Opportunities for B2B matchmaking and partnerships focused on green transformation will also be created.

At the opening ceremony, Ministry of Science and Technology Secretary Md. Anwar Hossain will deliver the welcome address. An audio-visual presentation on the innovation ecosystem for Bangladesh’s sustainable future will also be presented.

Dr. Muhammad Anisuzzaman Talukder, Professor at BUET and UNESCO Chair on University-Industry Collaboration in Higher Education, will deliver the keynote address on building an innovation ecosystem for a trillion-dollar economy.

Entrepreneurial experiences will be shared by Ms. Sadaf Saj Siddiqui, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of EskeGen Ltd.

The Prime Minister’s Adviser for Science and Technology and Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Rehan Asif Asad and Minister for Science and Technology Fakir Mahbub Anam, MP, will speak as special guests.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, MP, will then formally inaugurate the Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026.

The three-day event will feature plenary sessions, sessions and roundtable discussions on transport and logistics, communication infrastructure, climate resilience, STEM education, green construction, healthcare, research and development, garments and textiles, small and medium enterprises, artificial intelligence, smart agriculture, clean and alternative energy, human resource development, intellectual property, the digital economy and fintech.

A major focus of the fair is the “Innovate to Market” concept. It aims to move innovations beyond the prototype stage by connecting them with industry, investment and markets and turning them into useful products and services.

The fair is organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology and implemented by the National Museum of Science and Technology. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is serving as the technical partner.

The Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026 is expected to serve as a major national platform for connecting Bangladesh’s research and innovation with industry and markets. It is also expected to contribute to building a knowledge-based, technology-driven and innovation-oriented economy for the future.
//DBTech/MAMP/SME/FOEB//