2026–2027 Programme Plan
Phase 1: Establishment (Jan–Mar 2026)
- Register as a CIO in the UK
- Form Board of Trustees
- Launch official website and branding
- Initiate global partnerships
Phase 2: Pilot Training (Apr–Sep 2026)
- Deliver 3 core online courses
- Launch RISE Mentorship Programme
- Begin Digital Skills Exchange Network
- Publish foundational research toolkits
Phase 3: Implementation (Oct 2026–Jul 2027)
- Deliver in-person RISE Research Bootcamp
- Expand regional research collaborations
- Develop institutional capacity projects
- Begin grant development activities
- Publish Annual Impact Report