Office of the Research, Innovation and Commercialization

The ORIC office also serves as a conduit to local, regional and federal partners to ensure research results aid the growth of Pakistan’s economy.

Dr. Ammad Zafar

Director ORIC

Engr. Bushra Haroon

Manager Innovation & Commercialization

Introduction

In recent millennium global knowledge economy has strengthen the need for strategic partnerships that go beyond their traditional roles as collaborators. World-class research universities are at the forefront of pioneering such partnerships. They are intended to run longer, invest more, look beyond and sharpen the competitiveness of industries, universities and regions. Keeping in view of these challenges, the Office of the Research, Innovation and Commercialization has been initiated at DHA Suffa University.

“The ORIC office also serves as a conduit to local, regional and federal partners to ensure research results aid the growth of Pakistan’s economy“

DIRECTOR ORIC’s MESSAGE

ORIC is the main keystone that helps the University to develop knowledge and enhance innovation, as well as to transform research into valuable economic and social impacts. In the modern-day bustling world, universities need not just spread knowledge, they also need to make it and they need to know that the knowledge will be directly useful to the development of nations and the competitiveness of the global environment.

At DHA Suffa University, we have a strategic vision to establish a robust, vibrant and ethical research culture that enables the faculty and student to think critically, innovate boldly and do research of international relevance. ORIC offers coordinated services in the development of research proposals, acquisition of grants, funded projects, commercialization, intellectual property rights and capacity building. We aim at making research accessible, practical and impactful by merging it with industry, government and society needs.Read More..

Research That Impact Society

Roles, Responsibilities of ORIC

The objective is to develop, expand, enhance, and manage the university’s research programs and to link research activities directly to the educational, social and economic priorities of the university and its broader community. The ORIC is also responsible for assuring that the quality of research reflects the highest international standards.

ORIC shall ensure that all research programs and policies reflect the core values of academic freedom, professional integrity and ethical conduct and full compliance with all policies, legal requirements, and operational standards of HEC and university.

For this ORIC wants to improve the environment for all research and scholarship by:

• Maneuvering the strategic research directions and policies of universities
• Ensuring integration of research and education at all levels of the institution
• Increasing and diversifying external research funding
• Transforming research for the public’s benefit
• Improving and strengthening university-industry relationships for meaningful commercialization
• Promoting entrepreneurship, technology-transfer and business activities to contribute positively in the economy
• Promoting multi-disciplinary research initiatives

Vision and Mission

Vision Statement

To make DSU a world class, technology-based, research-oriented university working on meaningful engagement with multiple stakeholders for viable startups formation.

Mission Statement

To develop competitive advantage for DSU by working on commercial solutions for local and global markets through research and innovation involving faculty, students, industry, funding institutions and society ensuring sustainable spin offs with strict ethical, social, and environmental compliance.