Author: Haris

The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), University of Central Punjab (UCP), organized a Research Proposal & Grant (RP&G) Writing Workshop on 06 August 2026 as part of the ORIC-UCP Faculty Capacity Building Workshop Series 2026. The session was conducted by Dr. Muhammad Azeem Ali Shah, Director, Blue Green Nexus Pvt. Ltd., who shared practical strategies for developing competitive research proposals, identifying national and international funding opportunities, and preparing successful grant applications.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director ORIC & Research, UCP, highlighted ORIC’s initiatives to strengthen faculty research capacity, promote innovation, facilitate industry collaboration, and enhance research commercialization. The session also featured concluding remarks by Dr. Hammad Naveed, Pro-Rector, UCP, who appreciated faculty participation and emphasized continuous professional development and the effective application of research skills.

The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), University of Central Punjab (UCP), organized a Workshop on Revenue Generation through Industrial Projects & Consultancy under the ORIC-UCP Faculty Capacity Building Workshop Series 2026 dated August 5th, 2026.

Dr. Hammad Majeed, Dean of Research at UMT, Lahore, delivered the workshop, sharing practical strategies for developing industry-academia collaborations, expanding consultancy opportunities, and generating sustainable research income through industrial engagement. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director ORIC, UCP highlighted the importance of the session in context of the university’s goals and presented a shield as a token of appreciation to the resource person. The interactive session encouraged faculty members to strengthen industrial partnerships, promote consultancy-based research, and enhance the commercialization and societal impact of university research.

The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), University of Central Punjab (UCP), organized an interactive Session on Spin-Off Ventures & Commercialization under the ORIC-UCP Faculty Capacity Building Workshop Series 2026. The session opened with remarks by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director ORIC, who welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of commercialization and university spin-offs in translating research into societal and economic impact.

The session was facilitated by Dr. Hadia Awan, Dean, Faculty of Law, UCP, who presented the key features of the UCP Spin-Off Ventures & Commercialization Policy, including its objectives, commercialization framework, founder recognition, revenue-sharing model, and the proposed process for establishing university spin-off ventures. The session concluded with an interactive discussion, where faculty members shared valuable feedback, raised questions, and proposed suggestions to further strengthen the policy and support its effective implementation across the University.

The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), University of Central Punjab (UCP), organized the IPR: Patents, Copyright & Trademark Workshop under the ORIC-UCP Faculty Capacity Building Workshop Series 2026, dated August 4th, 2026.

The workshop was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director ORIC, who welcomed participants and highlighted the importance of intellectual property awareness in strengthening research, innovation, and commercialization.

The session was conducted by Mr. Saad Nasrullah, WIPO Certified Master Trainer and Patent & Trademark Attorney, who provided practical insights into patents, copyrights, trademarks, and strategies for protecting and commercializing research outputs. The interactive workshop enhanced participants’ understanding of intellectual property management and its significance in fostering innovation.

The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), University of Central Punjab (UCP), organized a workshop on Smart Tax Planning and Filing Income Tax Return 2026 on July 28, 2026. The session, led by Dr. Imran Shahzad, Chartered Accountant and Head of the Accounting and Finance Department, UCP, provided participants with practical insights into taxation, tax compliance, and the preparation and filing of income tax returns through the FBR IRIS portal.

Addressing the closing ceremony, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhyar Farrukh, Director ORIC, highlighted the importance of financial literacy and tax compliance for professionals and entrepreneurs. Certificates were distributed among participants. The workshop was coordinated by Malik Abdul Rahim, Research Associate, ORIC.

The Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (UCP ORIC), University Of Central Punjab (UCP), successfully organized a Research Proposal & Grant Writing Workshop for CS and IT Faculty on June 23, 2026.

Dr. Zulifiqar Habib (@drzhabib), Professor (CS-AI) and Former Dean-In-Charge, Center for Research in VIG-Robotics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus shared practical insights on identifying funding opportunities, developing competitive research proposals, grant management, industry collaborations, and research commercialization. The workshop also featured an interactive discussion, allowing faculty members to seek expert guidance on proposal development and funding strategies