Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization
Hyderabad Institute for Technology and Management Sciences
Message from the Director
"Welcome to the Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC). We are committed to fostering an ecosystem where academic research transforms into impactful innovations that drive societal progress and economic growth."
"Our mandate is to expand the university's research programs and link them directly to the educational, social, and economic priorities of our community. We invite all corporate and social sectors to join hands with us."
Organizational Structure
Our Commitment to Innovation
"ORIC serves as a catalyst for high-quality research and development, ensuring that HITMS remains at the forefront of technological advancement."
Vision
To promote research and innovation in the local context, fostering a culture of discovery and application that addresses Pakistan's unique challenges.
Mission
To take Pakistan forward by continuously improving the quality of research, building partnerships with industry, and capitalizing on outcomes from R&D.
Core Functions
- Work as per directives of Higher Education Commission (HEC).
- Encourage pragmatic research aligned with socio-economic needs.
- Facilitate joint research ventures and collaborations.
- Promote entrepreneurship and technology transfer.
- Arrange awareness seminars and workshops.
Our Services
- Grants: Managing NRPU, GCF, and LERP applications.
- IP Rights: Facilitating Patent filing and Copyrights.
- Incubation: Mentoring startups via Business Incubation Center.
- Linkages: Connecting faculty with industry for consultancy.
- Training: Workshops on research methodology and tools.
Meet the Team
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HITMS, true to the innovative spirit of its founders, is committed to advancing research and development. ORIC channels research-led initiatives, providing services in innovation, commercialization, collaboration, and grant facilitation to drive national socio-economic progress.
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The vision of ORIC is to promote research and innovation in the local context, fostering a culture of discovery and application that addresses Pakistan's unique challenges.
Mission
To take Pakistan forward by continuously improving the quality of research, building partnerships with industry, and capitalizing on outcomes from research and development activities.