Professional Diploma
Research Management & Innovation Commercialization (RMIC)
From Lab Bench to Boardroom
Master the Science of Managing Innovation and Leading Pakistan’s Future ORICs
Unlocking High-Demand Career Opportunities in Pakistan
Over 180 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across Pakistan have yet to establish fully functional Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) departments as mandated by HEC. Certified ORIC leaders and managers are in high demand. This diploma provides day-one job readiness to spearhead research management, grant acquisition, and technology transfer offices nationwide.
Co-instructed alongside On-Duty University ORIC Directors, Managers, and Deputy Directors, Dr. Akhlas personally guides participants step-by-step on leading, managing, and commercializing academic research into sustainable revenue models.
Curriculum & Practical Roadmap
Module 1: RIC Fundamentals & HEC Compliance Framework
Understanding ORIC governance, organizational hierarchy, reporting mechanisms, and operational compliance with Higher Education Commission (HEC) standards.
Module 2: Grant Hunting, Proposal Writing & Funding Acquisition
Identifying national and international research grants, mastering proposal development, securing research funding, and managing project budgets.
Module 3: Innovation Management, IP & Tech Transfer
Navigating patents, copyrights, industry-academia linkages, commercialization strategies, and transitioning laboratory breakthroughs into market-ready ventures.
Module 4: Zero-to-Ranking ORIC Operations (Day-One Readiness)
Hands-on blueprint to launch, execute, and scale an ORIC office to achieve top national HEC rankings from your very first day on the job.
Lead Trainers & Resource Panel
Active University ORIC Directors
Serving ORIC heads providing insider insights into administrative reporting, institutional challenges, and strategic growth.
Commercialization Managers & IP Experts
Specialists delivering practical training on Intellectual Property rights, patent filing processes, and industry technology transfer agreements.