Why ORICs Matter

An effective ORIC is more than just an administrative unit – it is a strategic hub that connects academia, industry, government, and society. ORICs play a critical role in:

Enhancing Research Capacity → Supporting faculty and researchers with funding opportunities, project development, and grant management.

Driving Innovation → Facilitating technology transfer, incubation centers, and start-up ecosystems.

Strengthening Industry Linkages → Building partnerships that translate academic research into real-world solutions.

Improving University Rankings → Aligning research and innovation outputs with global quality indicators.

Enabling Commercialization → Generating revenue streams through patents, licenses, and spin-offs.

Despite their importance, over 65% of universities in Pakistan still lack fully operational ORICs, leaving untapped potential for research and innovation growth.

Our Support Framework

We work closely with universities at different levels of ORIC maturity:

Universities without ORICs, We help establish ORICs from scratch—designing policies, frameworks, and operational models tailored to each institution’s context.

Universities with Underperforming ORICs, We assess current performance, identify gaps, and build capacity through training, process optimization, and strategic planning

Universities Seeking Higher Impact For mature ORICs, We focus on advanced areas like commercialization strategies, international collaborations, and ranking improvements.

How We Work

Our process is collaborative and results-driven, aligning with HEC guidelines and international best practices:

Needs Assessment & Gap Analysis → Understanding the university’s current ORIC status.

Strategic Roadmap Development → Designing customized models for establishment or enhancement.

Capacity Building Workshops → Training ORIC teams, faculty, and researchers.

Policy & Framework Development → Crafting sustainable governance models and SOPs.

Performance Monitoring & Mentorship → Ensuring long-term growth and measurable outcomes.

Who Can Benefit?

Public Universities → Aiming to establish fully functional ORICs and strengthen their research and innovation ecosystem.

Private Universities → Looking to enhance institutional capacity, improve academic rankings, and expand industry linkages.

Degree-Awarding Institutes → Seeking structured models to align with national and international research standards.

Why Partner with DRI?

National Focus → We regularly publish National ORIC Readiness Snapshots, providing insights into the research and innovation landscape of universities across Pakistan.

Proven Expertise → Years of experience in strengthening research, innovation, and commercialization ecosystems.

Proven Track Record → We have already supported multiple universities in establishing and enhancing their ORICs, and they are now successfully improving their research, innovation, and industry linkages.

Sustainability-Driven → Our models ensure long-term institutional impact, not one-time interventions.

Alignment with HEC & Global Standards → Ensuring compliance with national policies and international best practices.