Connecting Human and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Collective Wisdom
From grassroots to global – linking local wisdom with global change.
At iKOnet Social Research, we bridge evidence and action by connecting rural and urban voices with decision-makers. With over a decade of experience across South Asia and beyond, we deliver actionable insights for governments, NGOs, CSR initiatives, and international agencies.
Our Reach
We operate across India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and the Maldives through a multilingual field network with strong grassroots and urban linkages.

Overview
iKOnet is a knowledge-driven consulting and research company that operates at the convergence of data, technology, and development practice. Headquartered in Kolkata, India, and active across South Asia and other global regions, we provide end-to-end solutions in evidence generation, program evaluation, knowledge management, and strategic advisory.
We work across a broad range of sectors—including public health, education, livelihoods, WASH, financial inclusion, and gender equity—delivering context-sensitive, multilingual, and methodologically rigorous insights. Our approach combines advanced data analytics, participatory field research, and AI-enabled systems to generate high-quality, actionable intelligence for governments, international agencies, corporations, and civil society organizations.
With a strong interdisciplinary team and an extensive field network, iKOnet is uniquely positioned to connect grassroots realities with global development goals. Our work is guided by principles of equity, sustainability, and community engagement, ensuring that knowledge not only informs—but transforms.
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Years of Research Excellence since 2006
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Clients served across the public and private sectors
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Successful Projects completed
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What we do
CSR Planning & Feasibility
Strategic planning aligned with company mission and operational areas. Includes goal setting, baseline analysis, sector integration, and budgeting for manpower, training, and workshops.
Monitoring & Reporting
Comprehensive tracking and evaluation of CSR activities via real-time data collection and dynamic dashboards. Supports compliance and transparency.
Implementation Support
Execution support with top management involvement, CSR area mapping, partnership development, and local resource mobilization through community training.
Strategic Knowlwdge & Communication
Dissemination of CSR practices through e-magazines, training, stakeholder engagement, and a support desk for data and manpower needs.
16,000+ Panelists. Endless Possibilities.
Trusted, diverse, and ready to power your decisions.
With a strong panel of over 16,000 verified respondents, we bring unparalleled reach and reliability to social research. Covering multiple demographics, geographies, and languages, our panel ensures that every study captures authentic, data-driven insights. From program evaluations to market feasibility studies, we help organizations make evidence-based decisions with confidence.
Paperless, Tech-enabled Surveys
Quantitative & Qualitative (CAPI, CATI, CAWI, FGD, IDI, PRA, CI)Advanced Analytics & Visualization
(SPSS, XLStat, Tableau, Power BI, GIS Mapping)Multilingual Supportacross 20+ languages
Real-time Monitoring
with GPS-enabled field trackingParticipatory Approaches
for genuine community engagement
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why Choose us
We bring clarity, structure, and impact to CSR initiatives. Our approach is built on experience, technology, and a commitment to measurable change.
With 150+ completed studies and a team of 80+ experts, we work with governments, global organizations, companies, and NGOs.


AI-Powered Conversations for Social Research
Enhancing engagement, boosting responses, strengthening research.
Our AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot is more than a communication tool , it’s a powerful enabler for social research. By reaching respondents in real time, in their preferred language, it ensures higher participation and faster data collection. Automated reminders, interactive surveys, and two-way messaging make research more inclusive, efficient, and reliable, helping us capture authentic voices at scale.
Sectors We Serve
Driving impact across diverse development sectors through sustainable CSR initiatives.

We’ve supported governments and businesses from various sectors in reaching their objectives.
Selected Projects
Preparation of State report on Women & Children & Millennium Development Goals (MDG) of UP 2011

Documentation of situation of children in Jharkhand
UNICEF 2012

Telephone Users’ Satisfaction Survey & feasibility of rural PCOs in seven states

Let’s Talk
World Vision 15 Country WaSH Evaluation 2017
