December 2025

ORIC-UCP Successfully Conducted Smart Organic Soap Formulation Workshop (whitening, anti-acne, and glow booster soap)

Posted on December 22, 2025May 15, 2026 by Rashid

The Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC), University of Central Punjab, successfully organized a Smart Organic Soap Formulation Workshop on 22 December 2025 at the Biochemistry Lab, B-Building, UCP. The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation of over 65 students and professionals from UCP and several external institutions, highlighting its interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral outreach.

The workshop was conducted by Dr. Sadia Zulfiqar (Faculty of Science & Technology, UCP), who delivered comprehensive hands-on training on whitening, anti-acne, and glow booster organic soap formulations, along with quality testing and packaging techniques.

The session concluded with a Certificate Distribution Ceremony, where certificates were awarded to all participants by the Director ORIC, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh. During his address, he highlighted the role of ORIC-UCP in promoting research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and capacity-building through regular trainings, workshops, and industry-linked initiatives, and encouraged participants to actively engage with ORIC platforms to transform innovative ideas into impactful products and startups.

The workshop was successfully coordinated and managed by Ms. Nagina Rafiq, Research Associate, ORIC-UCP

ORIC’s Interdisciplinary Research Group Meeting

Posted on December 18, 2025April 27, 2026 by Haris

Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization organized an Interdisciplinary Research Group Meeting for faculty members to promote collaborative research across Sciences & Engineering and Social Sciences & Humanities. The meeting was attended by Pro Rector Dr. Hammad Naveed, Dean FHSS Prof. Dr. Khalid Manzoor Butt, Dean FOE Dr. Muhammad Rizwan Shad, and was led by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director ORIC, who emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary and international research in addressing contemporary societal challenges. The session featured presentations by international speakers Dr. Stefan Poslad from Queen Mary University of London and Dr. Fesal Toosy, who shared insights on multidisciplinary research in education. Faculty members from Humanities, Social Sciences, Languages, and Literature actively participated in discussions, followed by an interactive Q&A session.

ORIC-UCP Successfully Concludes Business Model Design & Product Commercialization Workshop

Posted on December 12, 2025May 15, 2026 by Rashid

The Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC), University of Central Punjab, successfully concluded the two-day Business Model Design and Product Commercialization Workshop on 12 December 2025.

On Day 2, Dr. Amina Rizwan delivered advanced sessions on product pricing, financial feasibility, commercialization pathways, go-to-market strategies, pitching, negotiation, and industry collaboration. Participants took part in mock pitching exercises and practical discussions on scaling startups within the local business ecosystem.

Key outcomes of the workshop included:

Development of commercialization roadmaps
Improved understanding of pricing and financial feasibility
Enhanced pitching and negotiation skills
Exposure to industry-oriented startup strategies

The workshop concluded with an interactive Q&A session, followed by appreciation of participant engagement and learning outcomes. Certificates of Participation were awarded to all attendees.

ORIC remains committed to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization culture at UCP through such impactful capacity-building initiatives.