Research is the foundation of our approach.
We conduct and support research that helps us better understand entrepreneurs, communities, markets, entrepreneurial ecosystems, social challenges, and emerging development needs.
Our research is not intended to remain only in academic publications or reports. We seek to translate evidence into entrepreneurship education, practical interventions, policy discussions, venture development, and community-level action.
Our research interests include entrepreneurship, social business, social entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurial ecosystems, innovation, technology, sustainable development, youth entrepreneurship, inclusive entrepreneurship, and related social and economic challenges.
We also encourage collaboration among researchers, universities, entrepreneurs, organizations, policymakers, and communities so that academic knowledge and field experience can inform one another.
Key Activities
Research studies • Field research • Surveys & interviews • Academic collaboration • Publications • Conferences • Working papers • Policy and practice insights • Impact studies
Research → Evidence → Action → Impact
Hossain, F., Rahma, B. M. A., & Abir, N. (2026). Understanding the reach of telemedicine: Awareness, usages, and social business opportunities for sustainable healthcare in rural and urban Bangladesh. Albukhary Social Business Journal, 5(2), 51–67. https://doi.org/10.55862/yq5tvx33
Hossain, F., & Yamamoto, Y. (2025). Drivers and challenges of diaspora entrepreneurship in Japan. In A. Mosbah, A. Fellahi, & A. Queiri (Eds.), Unveiling the potential of diaspora businesses: Global insights (pp. 1–36). IGI Global Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-8613-2.ch001
Asrafuzzaman, M., Hossain, M. S., & Hossain, F. (2024). Prospects and challenges of digital health-enabled preventive care in a rural area of Bangladesh. In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Healthcare, SDGs, and Social Business. https://conf.socialtech.global/