Directorate of Research, Innovation & Commercialization

The strategic engine of DRI, driving the National ORIC Development Initiative (NODI) to transform Pakistani HEIs into global hubs of innovation.

Operational Mandate

Turning Intellectual Capital
into Industrial Wealth

The Directorate of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (DRIC) serves as the bridge between academic curiosity and industrial reality. We are the central unit at DRI responsible for managing the lifecycle of research—from its inception in the lab to its deployment in the global marketplace.

Our focus is not just high-quality research, but High-Impact Research. DRIC provides the legal, financial, and strategic infrastructure needed to protect Intellectual Property (IP), facilitate technology transfers, and establish sustainable industry-academia partnerships that contribute to Pakistan's economic growth.

Strategic Focus
IP Management Securing patents and protecting institutional knowledge.
Tech Transfer Moving innovative prototypes from labs to manufacturing.
Business Incubation Nurturing research-led startups and spin-offs.
Industrial Liaisons Building long-term collaborative R&D ecosystems.

National ORIC Development Initiative (NODI)

A comprehensive 5-step roadmap for institutional excellence and commercial sustainability.

Step 01

OVC Membership

Elite networking for ORIC leaders across Pakistan.

Step 02

ORIC Consultancy

Expert support for establishment & notification.

Step 03

Capacity Building

Specialized diplomas & tailor-made faculty training.

Step 04

SI Ranking

Data-driven evaluation for projection & funding.

Step 05

ORIC Podcast

Showcasing success stories to the global industry.

The Triple Helix Framework

At the Directorate of RIC, we act as the vital conduit between Knowledge, Commerce, and Society. Our mission is to dismantle academic silos and build a collaborative ecosystem where research drives industrial growth and solves community challenges.

Academia

The source of Human Capital and Scientific Inquiry. We mobilize PhD experts and research labs to provide evidence-based solutions.

Industry

The engine of Economic Value. We translate industrial bottlenecks into R&D projects, ensuring technology transfer and commercialization.

Community

The ultimate Social Beneficiary. Our innovation strategy targets sustainable development and direct societal problem-solving.

"Facilitating Synergy for a Productive Innovation Ecosystem."

ORIC Consultancy

End-to-end guidance for the establishment and notification of ORICs in compliance with HEC benchmarks.

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IPR & Patent Support

Complete legal and technical assistance for Intellectual Property Rights and patent filing for your faculty.

Technology Transfer

A structured framework to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial marketability.

Industrial R&D Desk

Powered by the Shehnaz Index (SI), connecting university faculty expertise with specific industrial problems.

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Beyond the HEC Scorecard

While HEC compliance is the baseline, the Shehnaz Index (SI) Ranking is the future of research projection. It is a private, independent benchmarking system that highlights your university's true industrial impact and funding potential.

Exclusive: SI Benchmarking provides the visibility that conventional metrics miss.
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National ORIC Insight Center

Real-time data powered by the Shehnaz Index (SI).

Provincial Readiness Map

View a national snapshot of ORIC functionality across all provinces.

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University Status Check

Instantly verify the ORIC registration and tier status of any HEI in Pakistan.

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Our Success Framework

Assessment → Gap Analysis → Strategic Training → SI Evaluation → National Ranking

Through our Directorate of Academic Training & Development, we ensure that every institutional gap identified is filled with professional excellence.