On Apr 23, 2026, IBAB signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bengaluru Science and Technology (BeST) Cluster located in the Innovation Centre Building, Indian Institute of Science campus, Bengaluru, to establish a program for academic cooperation to exchange academic information, collaborate on teaching materials, organize joint programs, seminars and research initiatives, secure funding, facilitate faculty and student exchanges, and pursue other mutually beneficial activities.