A platform for shared progress
Cotton’s challenges cross borders and disciplines. ICRC is envisioned as a partnership platform linking research with agricultural and industrial needs.
International cooperation
The concept identifies CGIAR research centres, ICAC, the Islamic Development Bank, COMSTECH, COMSATS, FAO and other relevant organisations as potential collaborators. These references express opportunities for cooperation; they do not confirm formal partnerships or endorsements.
National institutions and universities
- National agricultural research systems and cotton research institutes
- Universities, ministries and government departments
- Extension services, farmer organisations and seed organisations
Industry and innovation
- Seed and biotechnology companies
- Textile manufacturers and ginners
- Machinery and agricultural technology providers
- Digital agriculture companies, entrepreneurs and investors
An international research network
The proposed network would connect cotton-producing regions across Asia, Africa, the Americas and Australia. Knowledge, training opportunities, data and germplasm exchange would be developed in accordance with applicable arrangements and regulations.
Ways to contribute
- Develop collaborative research priorities
- Contribute scientific and technical expertise
- Support training, fellowships and scientist exchange
- Explore field demonstrations and technology transfer
- Discuss institutional development and resource mobilisation
Use the contact page to introduce your organisation and the area of collaboration you would like to explore.