OFFICE OF RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION (ORIC), UNIVERSITY OF SWAT PRESENTS PERFORMANCE REPORT TO VICE CHANCELLOR
The Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC), University of Swat, presented a detailed performance and progress report in a meeting held here on Wednesday.
The meeting was chaired by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Husnul Amin, in which Prof. Dr. Anwar Hussain, Director of ORIC and Dean, Faculty of Arts, Management, and Social Sciences, gave a detailed presentation.
The meeting was also attended by Dr. Arshad Ali Khan, Registrar; Dr. Muhammad Tariq, Director of QEC; Dr. Ghulam Nabi, Dr. Naseer, Mr. Khurshid Alam and Mr. Iftikhar Alam.
Prof. Dr. Anwar Hussain discussed the existing organizational structure of ORIC, its research operations, the mechanism of research proposal submission, research awards secured by the faculty, MoUs signed with various academic and industrial partners, the number of students incubated, training and capacity-building workshops organized, funding opportunities explored, entrepreneurship development programs, and potential revenue-generating options for the University of Swat.
He said that ORIC is playing a vital role in promoting research culture, innovation, and commercialization at the university and is actively facilitating faculty and students in transforming their research ideas into impactful projects.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Husnul Amin, appreciated the efforts and performance of ORIC and emphasized that research, innovation, and revenue generation are key priorities for the university. He also stressed on further linkages with industry, enhancing student entrepreneurship, and exploring sustainable financial models for the University of Swat. He assured that the university administration will extend full support to ORIC in achieving its goals.
