The International Joint Research Center on Food Security initiative is a product of cooperation between BIOTEC and QUB, which has a proven track record for more than 10 years. In 2020, the bilateral collaboration was expanded to encompass cooperation with Thammasat University. The trilateral collaboration has generated an impact across many dimensions including joint research and development, capacity building of R&D personnel and students and collaborative research with the food and feed industries. In recognition of these notable achievements, senior QUB staff have agreed to support the establishment of the International Joint Research Center on Food Security (IJC-FOODSEC). The goal is to become a center of excellence for the entire ASEAN region.