Visit of Prof. Dr. Javaid Laghari to ORIC at UMT
Wednesday, October 14 2026
The University of Management and Technology welcomed Prof. Dr. Javaid R. Laghari, Former Chairman of the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan, for an insightful visit focused on strengthening research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization in higher education.
During the visit, key perspectives on advancing the university’s research and innovation ecosystem were shared. The session also featured an overview of UMT’s Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), highlighting its initiatives in research development, innovation, technology transfer, industry collaboration, and commercialization.
An overview of UMT’s business incubation Center, futurism, was also presented, showcasing its role in supporting startups, nurturing entrepreneurial talent, facilitating innovation, and transforming promising ideas into sustainable ventures. The visit concluded with an interactive discussion on opportunities, challenges, and strategies for strengthening ORICs and BICs to foster a dynamic, industry-responsive, and innovation-driven higher education ecosystem.