Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization
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Established under the strategic framework of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) plays a pivotal role in strengthening the research landscape and fostering a competitive, knowledge-driven economy.
ORIC functions as a central coordinating body that supports faculty members in planning, developing, and managing research initiatives. By integrating academic research with industry and socio-economic sectors, it ensures that scholarly work contributes effectively to national development and innovation.
With a strong emphasis on excellence, ORIC is committed to maintaining international standards in research quality. It actively promotes a culture of inquiry, innovation, and collaboration across Pakistan’s leading academic and research institutions.
In addition to strategic oversight, ORIC provides a supportive platform for both faculty and students to pursue advanced research in their respective disciplines. This support extends across administrative, legal, and financial domains, enabling researchers to focus on impactful outcomes.
Moreover, ORIC facilitates a wide range of activities related to research and innovation, including commercialization, intellectual property and patent management, as well as the organization of academic events such as conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Vision
To be recognized among Pakistan’s leading research institutions by upholding excellence in research and innovation. ORIC aspires to cultivate a progressive ecosystem that encourages high-impact research, stimulates innovation, and fosters an entrepreneurial mindset.
Mission
- To advance a culture of multidisciplinary research at Lahore Medical Research Center by encouraging collaboration across diverse academic domains.
- To systematically strengthen and integrate research activities at all levels, while shaping strategic priorities and guiding institutional research policies.
- To drive research and development initiatives that enhance industrial competitiveness and contribute meaningfully to sustainable local and national economic growth.
- To build and reinforce strong academia–industry partnerships that enable effective technology transfer and promote the commercialization of research outputs.
Our Team
- Riffat Mehboob — Director ORIC
- Sidra Khalid — Content Strategy and Quality Assurance
- Naz Fatima — Manager Innovation and Commercialization / Manager Industrial Linkages
- Dr Sajid Hameed
- Maham Riaz — Associate (Support Position)
- Shehryar Ahmed — Associate (Support Position)
Contact
- Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC)
- oric@lmrc.com.pk
