ICDDR,B

icddr,b is a large, autonomous, international nonprofit health research institute headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with more than 5,000 staff and a practice-oriented mission. Its infrastructure combines high-quality laboratories, hospitals in Dhaka and Matlab, clinical and diagnostic services, and established field sites for real-world research. The institute works with Bangladesh’s government, hospitals, NGOs, universities, private organisations, and international partners, translating evidence into policy, service delivery, and scalable innovation. Major support comes from USAID, CDC, NIH, Global Affairs Canada, the Government of Bangladesh, and philanthropic funders. A technical training platform and focus on innovation and intellectual property support collaboration and uptake.