Innovative Financial Model for Scaling Impactful Research Innovations

Abstract

Through a landmark Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Standard Chartered Bangladesh (SCB) and the Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS) join forces to improve the availability of high-quality fish seeds. Here, by integrating financial support from the CSR initiative of Standard Chartered Bangladesh (SCB), technical expertise from research organizations like WorldFish, and the grassroots implementation capabilities of local non-governmental organizations such as CNRS, a synergistic approach is created. The initial impact is set to be substantial, benefiting 20,000 farmers in southern Bangladesh by enabling them to yield an estimated 600 tons of harvestable Generation-3 (G3) Rohu annually.