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Welcome to the Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization at Grand Asian University Sialkot. In the modern knowledge driven economy, universities are no longer just centers of learning. They are hubs of innovation and drivers of economic development. At ORIC GAUS, our mission is to cultivate a vibrant ecosystem where impactful research thrives, creative ideas transform into commercial ventures, and academia joins hands with industry to solve real world challenges.

Sialkot is famous worldwide for its entrepreneurial culture and industrial strength in sectors like surgical instruments, sports goods, leather, and information technology. This unique regional ecosystem gives GAUS an incredible opportunity. ORIC serves as the crucial link that connects our talented faculty and creative students with these dynamic industries. We are dedicated to shifting the focus from purely theoretical research to applied, high impact research that creates patents, empowers local businesses, and solves societal problems.

We provide comprehensive support to our research community. This includes assistance in securing national and international research grants, intellectual property protection, and commercialization pathways. Through our entrepreneurship cells and incubation initiatives, we also guide young student innovators, helping them turn their final year projects into sustainable startups.

I invite our faculty, students, and industrial partners to actively collaborate with ORIC. Together, we can bridge the gap between theory and practice, transform brilliant ideas into market ready realities, and contribute significantly to the economic prosperity of our region and the nation.

Dr. Khaliq Ur Rehman
Director ORIC
Grand Asian University, Sialkot

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