Academic Transformation
Fund (ATF)
Continuously Driving Academic Excellence Through
Strategic Investment
৳1,200 Crore
Allocated for Quality Enhancement
ATF Overview
The Academic Transformation Fund represents the largest component of the HEAT project, focusing on comprehensive quality enhancement across partner universities.
- Comprehensive quality enhancement initiatives
- Strategic investment in academic excellence
- Nationwide university transformation
50
Partner Universities
৳1224 Cr
Total Fund Allocation
50+
Project Awarded
0%
Budget Utilization
Fund Allocation by Window & University Group
Comprehensive allocation and utilization across all ATF windows (BDT in Lakh)
| Window Name | Total Fund | Allocation | Group B (30%) | Group C (15%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Allocation | Allocation | Allocation | |
| Window 1: Pandemic Related Research and Development | ৳6,000 | ৳3,882 | ৳2,118 | — |
| Window 2: Improvement of Teaching-Learning Infrastructure | ৳24,200 | ৳13,310 | ৳7,260 | ৳3,630 |
| Window 3a: Advanced Research (STEM/STAGE, AHSBL) | ৳62,960 | ৳34,628 | ৳18,888 | ৳9,444 |
| Window 3b: Building Bridges Between Academia and Industry | ৳20,000 | ৳11,000 | — | ৳3,000 |
| Window 4: Advancing Innovation Through the Technology Transfer Office | ৳5,740 | ৳5,740 | — | — |
| Window 5: Innovation Support And Facilities | ৳3,500 | ৳3,500 | — | — |
| Total Allocation (All Windows) | ৳122,400 | ৳72,060 | ৳34,266 | ৳16,074 |
Note: All amounts are in BDT Lakh.
Key Activities Under ATF
Strategic initiatives driving academic transformation across universities
Competitive Grant System
Merit-based funding allocation across six strategic windows supporting diverse academic initiatives from pandemic research to technology transfer.
Quality Enhancement Programs
Comprehensive infrastructure development for teaching and learning, including laboratory upgrades, digital resources, and modern learning spaces
Research & Innovation
Support for advanced research in STEM/STAGE and AHSBL fields, industry collaborations, and establishment of innovation support facilities.
Institutional Capacity Building
Development of Technology Transfer Offices (TTO) and Innovation Support Facilities (ISF) including Fab-Labs, I-Labs, and Business Incubators.
ATF Six Windows System
Competitive grant system supporting various research and development initiatives
Pandemic Readiness Related Research and Development
Strengthening research capabilities for pandemic preparedness and response, including research publications, patents and innovations emerging from supported projects.
Focus Areas
- Comprehensive quality enhancement initiatives
- Strategic investment in academic excellence
- Nationwide university transformation
Improving Teaching-Learning Infrastructure
Enhancing physical and digital infrastructure for teaching and learning experiences.
Focus Areas
- Digital infrastructure enhancement
- Master's program infrastructure development
- Laboratory and classroom modernization
Advanced Research in Priority Areas
Supporting advanced research across priority academic disciplines and emerging fields.
Focus Areas
- STAGE/STEM research initiatives
- AHSBL (Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences)
- Junior academic-led research
- Climate change and resilience studies
Collaborative Research with Industries and Research Institutes
Fostering collaboration between universities and industry for practical applications and commercialization.
Focus Areas
- University-industry partnerships
- Technology transfer initiatives
- Commercial research applications
- Innovation and patent development
Innovation Support Facilities (ISF)
Creating physical spaces and facilities to support innovation and entrepreneurship.
Focus Areas
- Fab-Labs establishment
- Innovation Laboratory (i-Lab) setup
- Business incubator development
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Expected Outcomes
Measurable impacts and achievements from ATF investments
Enhanced Research Output
Significant increase in quality research publications, patents, and innovations emerging from supported projects.
Infrastructure Modernization
State-of-the-art laboratories, classrooms, and digital infrastructure across participating universities.
Industry-Academia Linkage
Strengthened partnerships between universities and industries leading to practical applications and technology commercialization.
Innovation Ecosystem
Established innovation hubs fostering entrepreneurship and startup culture within academic institutions.
Impact Metrics
Total Investment
+18%৳1,224 Crore
Total Projects Awarded
+12%0+
Windows Available
-8%6 Active
Universities Awarded
+24%50+