Welcome to Sub Office of ORIC

Empowering Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

At CUI Lahore Campus, the Sub Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC) operates under the umbrella and guidelines of ORIC at CUI's Principal Seat (PS). We act as a dynamic bridge between faculty, students, industry, and global partners to turn knowledge into tangible impact.

Explore SSBC Startups Incubation Cubators

Startup Batch - 9 (FALL 2026)

The Students Startup Business Centre (SSBC) at COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad Campus invites applications from potential students for enrollment in its start-up program.

ORIC Strategic Initiatives

Fostering innovation and tech ecosystems across CUI Lahore.

Entrepreneurial Development

Empowering student startups with seed funding and mentorship.

SSBC Batch 1 Selected Students

First batch of selected student startup founders at CUI Lahore Campus.

SSBC Startup Trainings July Aug 2026

Online and hands-on entrepreneurial training modules for student founders.

FabLab Prototyping and Equipment Operations

Advanced digital fabrication, laser cutting, and 3D printing facilities.

Industry Academia Linkages

Bridging academic research with commercial market solutions.

Interactive Workshops and Pitching

Regular training programs for emerging student founders.

Recent Campus Events and Competitions

Celebrating excellence in innovation at CUI Lahore Campus.

Sub Office Overview & Strategic Hallmarks

Sub Office of RIC supplements and reinforces policies and initiatives relevant to Research, Innovation, and Commercialization under the patronage of ORIC Principal Seat. At the campus level, our office drives the following prominent hallmarks:

Training Students on Entrepreneurship

Equipping senior semester students with essential business skills, startup methodology, and design thinking to turn tech concepts into commercial ventures.

Encouraging & Supporting Faculty for RIC

Assisting faculty members in applying for funded projects, patents, industrial consulting contracts, and impactful scientific research productivity awards.

Fostering University - Industry Linkages

Building strong partnerships with local and international industries, providing consultancy, testing services, and collaborative project opportunities.

Managing Business/Startup Incubators

Overseeing BIC Cubator spaces (Single Seat, Half Office, Full Office) to incubate promising student and faculty startups on tenancy based agreements.

Liaison with External Stakeholders

Serving as an active bridge between CUI Lahore Campus, external regulatory bodies, industry leaders, HEC, and the Principal Seat of CUI.

Nurturing Pro Technical & AI Initiatives

Promoting cutting-edge Tech and AI-driven business solutions, providing state-of-the-art office infrastructure and strategic mentorship.

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Ecosystem Pillar

Bridging Academia with Global Impact

The Sub Office of ORIC acts as a central hub where faculty research meets real-world application. Through structured incubation, commercial advisory, and student startup center (SSBC), we are shaping the future of Pakistan's knowledge economy.

Research Excellence

High-impact publications, funded grants, and COMSATS Journal of Islamic Finance (CJIF).

Commercial Knowledge Services

IRCBM testing services, CPS advisory, FabLab Prototyping, and architectural consulting.

Seed Money & Startup Incubation

Up to PKR 500K seed money grants for student startup winners in SSBC cohorts.