Bimser, a global enterprise software provider, today announced the launch of its new University Programme in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), with research and development (R&D) placed firmly at its core.
The programme is designed to accelerate digital transformation in higher education while enabling universities to co-create solutions that have direct real-world impact. It goes beyond standard digital rollouts by establishing joint research labs, AI-powered development projects, and co-innovation hubs that connect academic research with industry needs.
IDC’s “Top 10 Global Tech Trends in Higher Education, 2025” highlights AI, hybrid learning models, and data-driven campus innovation as priorities shaping the sector’s next phase of growth. These findings underline the critical role of industry-academia partnerships like Bimser’s in driving practical innovation.
Programme highlights include:
- Joint R&D: Funded projects in AI, process automation, and sustainability, with opportunities for co-authored research and patents.
- Innovation Hubs: On-campus or virtual hubs connecting faculty, students, and industry partners.
- AI-powered low-code development: Students gain hands-on experience building applications that solve real-world challenges.
- Digital excellence in operations: Accreditation management, process automation, and smart asset management for more efficient universities.
Solutions tailored for universities
The programme leverages Bimser’s flagship technologies to support both research and operations:
- QDMS – Digital quality management system helping universities meet international and regional accreditation standards (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA, ABET, ISO 21001, UAE CAA, KSA NCAAA, Qatar QNSA, South Africa CHE).
- Synergy – An AI-powered low-code platform enabling students and faculty to rapidly digitise academic and administrative processes, and to co-develop AI applications.
- Ensemble – A process and performance management platform aligning university strategy with daily operations, and enabling transparent, data-driven decision-making.
- BEAM – Asset and maintenance management software supporting efficient and sustainable campus operations.
- Bimser Academy – A training and certification programme preparing students and staff with digital skills for the workplace.
According to IDC’s “Worldwide Education and EdTech Digital Strategies”, universities are accelerating digital transformation, driven by the need for operational efficiency, enhanced student experiences, and future-ready learning models.
Murat Atıcı, CEO of Bimser, said: “This programme is not just about digital tools—it’s about creating an ecosystem where students and researchers build the future. By embedding R&D into the heart of university operations, we are bridging academia and industry in a way that accelerates innovation and delivers measurable impact.”
The University Programme will initially roll out in the UAE, KSA, Qatar, and South Africa, with plans to expand to Europe. With deep roots in academic collaboration—its global headquarters are located in the Kocaeli University Teknopark in Türkiye— Bimser has a strong track record of supporting universities worldwide in their digital transformation journeys, building on deep roots in academic collaboration.
