BIID

What BIID does

BIID Foundation is a Bangladesh-based not-for-profit social business initiative, registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 and headquartered in Dhaka, that develops ICT-enabled products and services for low-income (Base of the Pyramid) communities in Bangladesh. The organization was originally established in 2008 as the Bangladesh Institute of ICT in Development and was re-launched in its current foundation form in 2019.

Its core product portfolio comprises three free mobile applications: PANI (Program for Advanced Numerical Irrigation), which uses GIS mapping and image processing of ground cover to support smart irrigation and link farmers with local service providers; Mojai Mojai Pushti Shekha, a Bangla-language Android nutrition education game with five gameplay stages designed for one-handed use; and e-Krishok, a farmer business-planning app with a business canvas builder and profitability calculator. Underlying technology is primarily mobile-native with GIS and image-processing components, complemented by community-based Nutrition Club networks, the BIID Innovation Lab (B-Lab), the International Nutrition Olympiad (INO), e-Pushti digital nutrition, and Nutri Mart community retail.

BIID Foundation operates a professional services revenue model, generating income through development projects, ICT4D consulting, research, content creation, and monitoring & evaluation delivered to governments (Government of Bangladesh), international donors (USAID, Oxfam), and NGOs (GAIN, CARE Bangladesh, CRS, VSO). End-user products (mobile apps) are free; monetization flows from grant-funded program delivery rather than consumer fees. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales to institutional clients with community field networks and a channel partnership with telecom operator Robi Axiata Limited.

Name

BIID

Legal name

BIID Foundation

Website

https://biid.org.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BIID Foundation is a Bangladesh-based non-profit that develops ICT-enabled mobile applications and delivers development projects for governments, NGOs, and donors, serving Base of the Pyramid communities in agriculture and nutrition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Development Projects & Consultancy: BIID Foundation generates revenue through ICT4D consulting services and development projects for government, NGOs, and private sector stakeholders. The organization operates as a not-for-profit social business initiative.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BIID Foundation develops ICT-enabled products and delivers development consulting services targeting the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) population in Bangladesh. Its portfolio includes proprietary mobile applications (PANI for smart irrigation, Mojai Mojai Pushti Shekha nutritional game, e-Krishok farmer advisory) and multi-stakeholder development programs (Nutrition Club, e-Pushti, INO, B-Lab). The organization funds these activities through grants, donor contracts, and consultancy engagements with governments, NGOs, and private sector partners.

Product overview

BIID Foundation is an inclusive business initiative that develops ICT-enabled products and services for the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) segment in Bangladesh. The organization operates a portfolio of digital products including PANI (Program for Advanced Numerical Irrigation) for smart irrigation management using GIS and image processing; Mojai Mojai Pushti Shekha, an Android-based nutritional education game; and e-Krishok, a mobile business planning app for farmers. Alongside these products, BIID runs various development programs including Nutrition Club, e-Pushti, INO (International Nutrition Olympiad), Nirvoya (cyber safety), and the BIID Innovation Lab (B-Lab). The organization focuses on ICT for Development (ICT4D) solutions in agriculture, nutrition, and women empowerment sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PANI: Program for Advanced Numerical Irrigation - Smart solution for irrigation system using GIS mapping and image processing of ground cover
• e-Krishok
• Mojai Mojai Pushti Shekha
• Nutri Mart
• Nutrition Club
• International Nutrition Olympiad (INO)
• BIID Innovation Lab (B-Lab)

Products and services

• PANI (Program for Advanced Numerical Irrigation) A smart irrigation solution that uses GIS mapping and image processing of ground cover to support smallholder farmers. Features include field image capture with instant analysis via image processing, geolocation tracking, and connection to local irrigation service providers. Free to download and use.
• Mojai Mojai Pushti Shekha An Android-based mobile game that helps users learn about nutritional foods while playing. Features native Bangla language, five different stages with unique tasks, designed for one-handed interaction, and is free to download and use.
• e-Krishok Mobile App A business planning solution for farmers and small entrepreneurs in agriculture. Features include a business canvas for building business models, a profitability calculator, and full Bangla language support.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• NAF Bangladesh (Nutritious Agrifuture Bangladesh Limited)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2026MoU signed on February 19, 2026 to strengthen collaboration on youth engagement, nutrition education, and improving access to safe, affordable, and nutritious food across Bangladesh.
• GAIN (Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting nutrition programs and ICT4D initiatives through BIID's digital nutrition platforms like e-Pushti and Nutrition Clubs.
• Robi Axiata LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelecom partner collaborating on Nirvoya and e-Pushti programs for adolescent awareness and digital nutrition education.
• Government of BangladeshmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for ICT division projects, e-government initiatives, and agricultural development programs.
• INGENAES (Integrating Gender and Nutrition within Agricultural Extension Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Illinois-led project that BIID participates in for gender and nutrition integration in agriculture.
• Bangladesh Agricultural UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for agricultural ICT solutions and research collaboration.
• Intel CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Intel Easy Steps digital literacy program and technology initiatives.
• VSO InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer development organization partnership for ICT4D programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dimagi: US-headquartered ICT4D technology company behind CommCare, a mobile data-collection and service-delivery platform widely used by NGOs and governments in developing countries — directly comparable as a software-and-services provider targeting the same NGO/BoP customer base as BIID.
• Digital Green: Global ICT4D organization that produces video-based agricultural extension and nutrition content for smallholder farmers — directly parallel to BIID's PANI, e-Krishok, and Nutrition Club offerings, but with a much larger country footprint.
• Practical Action: International development NGO using technology and innovation to address poverty in developing countries, with explicit focus on agriculture, food systems, and BoP livelihoods — directly parallel to BIID's agriculture and nutrition programs.
• eHealth Africa: Africa-focused ICT4D organization designing, building, and deploying digital health and development solutions — directly comparable to BIID as a mid-sized social-business initiative delivering technology-enabled development programs to government and NGO partners.

Others

• Grameenphone: Bangladesh's largest mobile operator and a frequent ICT4D partner for development content delivery. Comparable as the dominant distribution channel and ecosystem player adjacent to BIID's telco-channel strategy alongside Robi Axiata.

Regional players

• a2i (Access to Information): Government of Bangladesh program under the ICT Division driving citizen-facing digital services and e-governance. Directly comparable as the primary public-sector counterpart that BIID partners with and competes for government digital-services work against.
• Save the Children Bangladesh: Country office of a major international NGO delivering ICT-enabled nutrition, education, and adolescent programs in Bangladesh — comparable as a larger, better-funded organization operating in BIID's geography and overlapping program verticals.

Broad incumbents

• RTI International: Large US-based research and development consultancy implementing donor-funded ICT4D, agriculture, and nutrition programs globally — comparable as a development-services incumbent that BIID both partners with and competes against for the same donor contracts.
• BRAC: Bangladesh-headquartered international development organization operating one of the largest ICT4D, agriculture, nutrition, and gender portfolios in the developing world. Directly comparable as the dominant local counterpart to BIID across nearly every program vertical BIID serves.

Emerging players

• GramVaani: India-based social enterprise building community-media and ICT platforms for rural and underserved populations — directly comparable in mission, BoP customer focus, and ICT4D delivery model to BIID, but with an Indian rather than Bangladeshi footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZaXDTxp-hhe-JZ3vGPUEcA
• Facebookfacebook.com/BIID.BD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biid646
• Xx.com/biid_bangladesh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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