ORIC - SAU

About ORIC

Empowering research, innovation, and commercialization at Sindh Agriculture University.

ORIC – Driving Research & Innovation

The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) at Sindh Agriculture University serves as the hub for all research-related activities. We facilitate faculty, students, and industry partners to collaborate on cutting-edge research, secure funding, and commercialize impactful innovations.

Promote quality research and publications
Facilitate industry-academia linkages
Support patents, copyrights, and commercialization
Organize workshops, seminars, and conferences
Manage research grants and funding opportunities

Our Services

Comprehensive support for research, innovation, and commercialization at SAU.

Research Grant Facilitation

Assistance in identifying funding opportunities, proposal writing, and managing research grants from national and international agencies.

Intellectual Property Management

Guidance on patent filing, copyright protection, trademark registration, and technology transfer to safeguard innovations.

Industry-Academia Linkages

Facilitating collaborations with industry, NGOs, and government bodies for joint research, internships, and knowledge exchange.

Technology Commercialization

Supporting the transition of research outputs into marketable products, spin-offs, and startups through incubation and mentoring.

Capacity Building Programs

Organizing workshops, seminars, and training sessions to enhance research skills, grant writing, and academic writing for faculty and students.

International Collaborations

Establishing MoUs and joint research projects with international universities and research institutes to promote global engagement.

Research Publications Support

Assistance with journal selection, manuscript formatting, plagiarism checks, and open-access publishing to increase research visibility.

Conference & Seminar Organization

Planning and hosting national and international conferences, symposia, and workshops to foster academic discourse and networking.

Collaboration & Networking

Connecting researchers with peers, industry experts, and policy-makers to build strong networks and drive interdisciplinary research.

Vision, Mission & Objectives

Guiding principles of the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization.

Vision

To become a globally recognized center of excellence in agricultural research, innovation, and commercialization, contributing to sustainable development and food security.

Mission

To promote a vibrant research culture, facilitate effective technology transfer, and forge strategic partnerships with industry and development sectors to address national and regional challenges.

Core Objectives

To promote and facilitate high-quality research in agriculture and allied disciplines, ensuring relevance to national priorities.
To protect intellectual property and encourage patenting of innovative technologies developed at SAU.
To establish strong linkages with national and international research organizations, industries, and NGOs.
To mobilize resources for research through grants, collaborative projects, and endowment funds.
To enhance the research capacity of faculty and students through specialized training and development programs.
To commercialize research outputs and indigenous technologies for socio-economic uplift.

Director's Message

Message from the Director of ORIC, Sindh Agriculture University.

Dr Aasia Panhwar

Director, ORIC

[email protected]

Greetings and welcome to the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam. Agriculture is the foundation of our economy, food security and rural livelihoods. Its importance extends far beyond the food we consume it supports our industries, provides raw materials, contributes to human and animal health, and plays a vital role in protecting our environment. In an era marked by climate change, resource scarcity, population growth and evolving market demands, agricultural research and innovation have become more important than ever. ORIC serves as a bridge between academic knowledge and real-world impact. Our purpose is to transform scientific ideas, research findings and technological innovations into practical solutions that benefit farmers, industries, entrepreneurs, communities and society at large. Our mission is guided by three interconnected priorities: Research Excellence: We are committed to strengthening a research culture that addresses regional, national and global challenges.

We encourage high-quality, multidisciplinary and demand driven research capable of improving agricultural productivity, food security, sustainability and rural development.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship: We support our faculty members, researchers and students in developing creative solutions, technologies, products and services. By promoting entrepreneurship, intellectual property protection, incubation and collaborative problem-solving, we aim to transform promising ideas into meaningful innovations.

Commercialization and Partnerships: Research achieves its true value when it reaches the people who need it. ORIC facilitates linkages with industries, government organizations, funding agencies, development partners and farming communities to translate research outcomes into market-ready products, improved practices and sustainable enterprises.

As Director ORIC, I envision the office as a dynamic platform where researchers, students, farmers, entrepreneurs and industry professionals can connect, collaborate and create lasting impact. We remain committed to supporting research funding, capacity building, technology transfer, intellectual property management, industrial linkages, student internships and the commercialization of university innovations.

Sindh Agriculture University possesses a wealth of knowledge, talent and research potential. By working together, we can convert this potential into solutions that strengthen food systems, create employment opportunities, support economic development and improve the quality of life of our communities.

I extend my sincere appreciation to our faculty members, researchers, students, industry partners, farmers and stakeholders for their continued trust and cooperation. Let us move forward with shared purpose and determination to make Sindh Agriculture University a leading center of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Commercialization.

Together, we can shape a more productive, sustainable and resilient future for agriculture.

Administration

Leadership and focal persons driving the ORIC vision at Sindh Agriculture University.

Prof. Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal

Vice Chancellor

Sindh Agriculture University

Ghulam Mohiuddin Qureshi

Registrar

Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam