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RESEARCH • INNOVATION • COMMERCIALIZATION

Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC)

About ORIC

The University of Chakwal (UOC) has established the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) in accordance with the directives of the Higher Education Commission (HEC). ORIC is committed to enhancing the quality, impact, and relevance of research at the University while creating pathways for the commercialization of research outcomes.

ORIC actively promotes a culture of research, innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship by strengthening linkages between academia, industry, government, and society. It provides a platform for researchers and innovators to develop ideas, undertake meaningful research, secure funding, and translate research outcomes into practical solutions.

The Office provides comprehensive support for research and development, innovation, industrial collaboration, commercialization, partnership building, and technology transfer. ORIC also facilitates seminars, workshops, research events, and other capacity-building activities designed to strengthen the research ecosystem at UOC.

Connecting Research with Impact

ORIC serves as a strategic bridge between university research, industry needs, and societal challenges by supporting the journey from research ideas to innovation and practical application.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Development

Supporting quality research initiatives and facilitating research planning, execution, and development.

Innovation

Encouraging innovative ideas, technology-driven research, entrepreneurship, and knowledge-based solutions.

Industry Linkages

Developing meaningful partnerships between academia, industry, government, and other stakeholders.

Commercialization

Facilitating the translation of promising research and innovations into commercially viable applications.

Intellectual Property

Supporting intellectual property rights, protection, management, and technology transfer activities.

Research Funding

Facilitating the submission and processing of research proposals, grants, funding opportunities, and awards.

Research Training & Capacity Building

ORIC oversees and facilitates research training and capacity-building activities for students and faculty at UOC. These activities cover research planning, execution, research support, intellectual property rights, technology transfer, and commercialization.

Through these initiatives, ORIC seeks to create a conducive environment where scientists, researchers, students, industry partners, and research users can collaborate, exchange knowledge, and develop solutions to contemporary challenges.

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