Pushpa Labs

Pushpa Fund - R&D

This isPushpa Labs.

Our quarterly space for testing, experimenting and learning out loud - with the community at the centre of everything we build next.

4xPer year
3Pillars
100%Community-led
Test flight Community feedback Lab bench Quarterly sessions Real influence Built with the community Early access Honest feedback Test flight Community feedback Lab bench Quarterly sessions Real influence Built with the community Early access Honest feedback

What is it

A seat at
the table.

Not a mailing list. Not a token gesture. Pushpa Labs is a curated group of people who care deeply about the mission - given real access, real influence and a real say in what Pushpa builds next.

01 Test flight

Prototype testing

Real people interact with early-stage builds before they ship. Your reactions shape what gets built - and what gets scrapped.

02 Community feedback

Honest insight

Research sessions, co-design workshops and feedback loops that challenge our assumptions and drive better decisions.

03 Lab bench

Team idea forum

Any Pushpa team member can bring a problem or idea to the bench - from product directions to marketing concepts.

How it works

Simple.
Intentional.

Every quarter, we open the doors. Here's what that looks like.

01We open a call for participants

Each quarter we share a sign-up form with the community - via WhatsApp, email and the website. Anyone can express interest. We review all applications and reach out to those who are a good fit for that session's focus.

02We run a focused session

Sessions are 1-3 hours, online or in person. We might be testing a prototype, running a co-design workshop or gathering feedback on a new direction. The format depends on what we're working on that quarter - but it's always hands-on and honest.

03We close the loop

This is the bit most organisations skip. After every session, we tell participants what we did with their feedback - what changed, what we decided, what's next. Your input doesn't go into a void. We make sure you know it landed.

04We do it again

Four times a year. Every quarter, a new focus, a new set of questions, a new session. Some participants come back again and again. Others dip in once and that's fine too. Labs grows with Pushpa - and with the community that shapes it.

We buildwith our community.

Not just for them. Pushpa Labs exists because the people who know this mission best - our community - deserve a real role in shaping what comes next.

Sign up for Labs

Who it's for

There's a
place for everyone.

Pushpa Labs isn't just for one type of person. Whether you're a long-time contributor, can't give financially right now, or are a partner organisation - there's a meaningful way in.

Most engaged

Active community members

Monthly contributors who vote and use the group chat. Help shape where Pushpa goes next - and hear about it first.

Have your say
Contributors

Less active members

You give monthly but don't engage much yet. Labs is a low-pressure way to get more involved and shape something you already care about.

Get involved
Non-financial

Observers

Can't contribute financially right now? Labs is another way to give - your time, experience and perspective matter just as much.

Another way in
External

Partners & organisations

NGOs, not-for-profits and key people across South Asia who want to collaborate, share expertise and help Pushpa grow with integrity.

Collaborate
Reconnect

Lapsed supporters

No longer contributing? Labs is a way to stay part of something you believe in - and help shape it into something you're proud to support again.

Come back

What you get

Real access.
Real influence.

Everything you do in Labs feeds directly into how we build, decide and move forward. No assumptions. No guesswork. Just honest feedback driving better decisions.

Early access

  • Ideas, updates and opportunities before they're public
  • Pilot new content, features or campaigns before wider launch
  • Know what Pushpa is building next before anyone else

Direct influence

  • Act as an informal steering group for Pushpa initiatives
  • Challenge our assumptions and stress-test our thinking
  • Shape what we build - and hear what changed because of you

Hands-on testing

  • Prototype testing sessions with structured feedback
  • Join small working groups on real project challenges
  • Co-design workshops alongside the Pushpa team

Meaningful contribution

  • Give your time, skills and lived experience - not just money
  • Be a visible voice for Pushpa online and offline
  • Amplify Pushpa's work within your own networks

Community & connection

  • Meet others who care about Bangladesh and community-led giving
  • A space that's warm, honest and a little bit fun
  • Be part of building something that matters - together

Ready to helpshape what's next?

We review all expressions of interest and reach out ahead of every session. Takes two minutes.

Sign up for Pushpa Labs