Our Story / A purpose in motion
A fairer economy begins with a better question.
Ours is simple: how can research improve lives?
Knowledge connects us.Purpose moves us.
Why we exist
Behind every policy, every market and every financial decision are people with hopes for a better life.
At i-RISE, the Centre of Excellence for Research and Innovation in Islamic Economics, we bring those human possibilities into focus. We connect the values of Islamic economics with the questions facing our communities today.
Our starting point is knowledge. Our ambition is practical change: research that helps decision-makers build an economy where opportunity is shared and progress lasts.
Our journey / i-RISE
Every chapter brings us closer to a fairer economy. Explore the milestones that shaped i-RISE, from the foundations of IERIF to a growing community of research and collaboration.
Meet our ecosystemThe Islamic Economics Research and Innovation Fund (IERIF) emerged from Malaysia’s Budget 2024 commitment, creating a foundation for research and innovation in Islamic economics.
Read the INCEIF announcementEstablished in January 2025 under INCEIF University’s ISRA Institute, i-RISE brings a dedicated focus to research and innovation in Islamic economics.
Explore the centre at INCEIF
Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim officially launched i-RISE at Sasana Kijang on 10 June 2025, bringing policymakers, scholars and industry together around humane and sustainable economics.
Revisit the launchOur compass
Justice, stewardship and shared wellbeing guide the questions we ask and the change we seek.
We make room for fresh perspectives, thoughtful experimentation and ideas that challenge the familiar.
Meaningful progress comes from connecting disciplines, institutions and communities.
