Government Ministries & Agencies
AI policy, regulatory research, institutional capacity, and public-sector innovation.
Partnerships · Global AI Governance
Partner With Atlas AI Institute
Collaborate on the research, policy, and public-interest systems shaping responsible AI across the Global South.
Atlas AI Institute works with governments, universities, research institutions, international organizations, development partners, technology companies, civil society, and foundations to advance evidence-based AI governance and responsible technology.
Research · Policy · Governance · Public Interest Technology
Global South
Regional Focus
6+
Collaboration Areas
75+
Countries in Research Coverage
2026
Current Research Programme
Building Partnerships for Better AI Governance
AI governance challenges increasingly cross institutional and national boundaries. Atlas AI Institute works with organizations that want to understand these challenges, develop evidence-based policy responses, strengthen institutional capacity, and translate responsible AI principles into practical systems.
Our partnerships are designed around shared research objectives rather than transactional service delivery.
Better AI governance requires collaboration across research, government, technology, civil society, and public institutions.
Who We Work With
Universities & Research Institutes
Joint research, comparative studies, academic exchange, publications, and research programmes.
International Organizations
AI governance, digital development, responsible AI, and Global South initiatives.
Development Partners
Capacity building, policy implementation, digital transformation, and development programmes.
Technology Companies
Responsible AI implementation, governance practices, policy engagement, and public-interest technology.
Think Tanks & Policy Networks
Comparative research, governance intelligence, policy dialogue, and regional initiatives.
Civil Society & NGOs
Digital rights, AI literacy, public-interest AI, civic technology, and accountability.
Foundations & Philanthropic Organizations
Research support, grants, capacity building, and public-interest AI initiatives.
Why Organizations Work With Atlas
Independent Research
Independent, evidence-based analysis focused on research integrity and policy relevance.
Global South Perspective
Research grounded in the institutional, economic, technological, and governance realities of emerging AI ecosystems.
Policy Expertise
Research across AI governance, regulation, national policy frameworks, responsible AI, and digital governance.
Comparative Intelligence
Cross-country and cross-regional analysis that helps organizations understand policy developments beyond individual jurisdictions.
Research Into Practice
Connecting policy research with practical governance systems and public-interest technology.
Long-Term Collaboration
Building sustained institutional relationships around shared research and policy objectives.
Areas of Collaboration
Policy & Regulatory Research
National AI policy, regulatory architecture, governance institutions, and implementation.
Comparative AI Governance
Cross-country and regional AI policy analysis.
Joint Research
Co-authored studies, working papers, reports, and policy publications.
Policy Framework Development
Context-sensitive AI governance and national policy frameworks.
Responsible AI
AI safety, ethics, accountability, rights, and responsible deployment.
Capacity Building
Training, workshops, policy labs, and institutional capability development.
Public-Interest AI
Technology and governance systems designed for public benefit.
Digital Governance
Digital public infrastructure, information integrity, civic technology, and institutional innovation.
How We Can Collaborate
Research Partnership
Joint research programmes and comparative studies.
Joint Publication
Co-authored reports, policy briefs, working papers, and research outputs.
Policy Advisory
Evidence-based policy research and governance advisory.
Policy Lab
Collaborative exploration of emerging AI governance challenges.
Capacity Building
Workshops, training programmes, and institutional learning.
Roundtables & Dialogues
Closed-door or public policy discussions with researchers and stakeholders.
Technical & Research Support
Research infrastructure, governance tools, datasets, and analytical support.
Grant Collaboration
Collaborative applications and research programme development.
Build With Existing Research
Partnerships can build upon Atlas AI Institute's existing research infrastructure and policy work.
Atlas AI Governance Observatory
Global evidence-based monitoring of AI governance maturity.
Explore Observatory →Global South AI Policy Frameworks
Context-adapted national AI policy frameworks for emerging and developing economies.
Explore Frameworks →Global AI Policy Review 2026
Comparative research examining national AI policy ecosystems across 75+ countries.
View Review →Research & Publications
Explore Atlas research, policy analysis, and publications.
Explore Publications →From the Global South, With Global Reach
Atlas AI Institute is building research and collaboration infrastructure that brings greater visibility to AI governance developments across the Global South.
We welcome partnerships that connect institutions across South Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and other emerging AI ecosystems.
South Asia
Africa
Global Emerging AI Ecosystems
Global South AI Policy Coalition
Collaborate Through the Global South AI Policy Coalition
The Atlas Global South AI Policy Coalition brings together researchers, policy professionals, civil society actors, and institutions working on AI governance across the Global South.
The Coalition provides a platform for research exchange, policy dialogue, joint initiatives, and collaborative knowledge production.
Our Partnership Principles
Research Integrity
Evidence and methodological transparency guide our work.
Context Matters
Policy approaches should reflect local institutional and socioeconomic realities.
Public Interest
Responsible AI should contribute to public value and societal wellbeing.
Independence
Research credibility depends on institutional independence.
Shared Knowledge
Collaboration should strengthen the broader AI governance knowledge base.
From First Conversation to Collaboration
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Submit an Inquiry
Tell us about your organization, objectives, and potential area of collaboration.
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Initial Review
Our team reviews the inquiry and assesses research alignment.
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Discovery Conversation
We discuss objectives, scope, stakeholders, and potential collaboration models.
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Partnership Design
Where appropriate, we develop a shared research or collaboration proposal.
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Launch
The collaboration moves into implementation with agreed objectives and responsibilities.
Start a Conversation
Tell Us What You Want to Build Together
Whether you are exploring a research collaboration, policy initiative, institutional partnership, or public-interest technology project, tell us what you have in mind.
"Atlas AI Institute was founded to strengthen independent AI governance research and public-interest technology from the Global South."
Atlas AI Institute — AI Policy & Governance Research Institute
Nafiul Ahmad Rafi, Founding Director · nafiulahmadrafi.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can partner with Atlas AI Institute?
Atlas welcomes collaboration with governments, universities, research institutions, international organizations, development partners, technology companies, think tanks, civil society organizations, and foundations.
What kinds of partnerships are possible?
Partnerships may include joint research, policy research, comparative analysis, publications, policy frameworks, capacity building, policy labs, roundtables, and public-interest technology initiatives.
Does Atlas work outside Bangladesh?
Yes. Atlas AI Institute's research and collaboration focus extends across South Asia and the broader Global South, while partnerships may involve organizations internationally.
Can we collaborate on a research publication?
Yes. Atlas can explore joint research, comparative studies, working papers, policy briefs, reports, and other research outputs where there is strong research alignment.
Can governments collaborate with Atlas?
Yes. Atlas works on research and policy collaboration related to AI governance, national policy frameworks, institutional capacity, and responsible AI.
How do we start a partnership?
Submit the partnership inquiry form or contact the Institute directly at partnership@atlasai.institute.
Is every partnership accepted?
Partnerships are considered based on research alignment, institutional fit, independence, integrity, and available capacity.
Research · Policy · Collaboration
Let's Build Better AI Governance Together
AI governance will be shaped by institutions that are willing to share evidence, challenge assumptions, and build practical solutions together. If your organization shares that ambition, start a conversation with Atlas AI Institute.