27/02/2024
Today Punjab University invited me as Moderator for a Session and As Speaker as how to Convert ORICs & BIC into Technology Parks as well to elaborate Pro Startup Environment in Pakistan.
More than 100 Public Sector Director ORICs / Manager Business Incubation / Manager University Industrial Linkages and Technology Transfer shall attend in this Consultation Seminar.. details are as follows:
*Consultative Session on Strengthening ORICs and BICs through Technology Parks and Pro Startup Environment in the Universities of Pakistan*
The 9th Innovation Summit at Punjab University has planned to host a critical session focusing on the Strengthening Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) and Business Incubation Centers (BICs) in Pakistani Universities.
This consultative session aims to explore the role of technology parks and proactive startup academic learning in fostering innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems within educational institutions.
Program
Venue: Committee Room, Undergraduate Study Center, Punjab University
Time: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Date: Februarys 27, 2024 (Tuesday)
DINNER : 07:00 PM VENUE: UMT
Discussions:
1. Concept note to frame the discussion by Mr. Rahmat Ullah Executive Director, IRP.
2. Technology Parks moderated by Dr. Farhan Jamil, Director ORIC, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore.
3. Pro Startup Environment moderated by Sahibzada Ahmad Muneeb Bugvi, Manager University Industrial Linkages & Technology Transfer, University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore.
Discussion Points:
Ø The Best Practices: Exchange insights and best practices from universities that have successfully implemented technology parks and pro-startup academic learning initiatives.
Ø The Challenges: Identify challenges faced by ORICs and BICs in promoting entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly in the context of technology parks and academic learning for startups.
Ø The Solutions: Brainstorm potential solutions and strategies to overcome these challenges, leveraging the collective expertise and experiences of the participants.
Ø The Collaboration: Facilitate networking and collaboration among directors of ORICs and BICs to foster a more interconnected and supportive ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship.
For any Query & Information Please Contact:
Dr. Farhan Jamil - director.oric@uvas.edu.pk - 0336-7899479
Sahibzada Ahmad Muneeb Bugvi – muneeb.bugvi@uhs.edu.pk - 0332-4554273
