HEC expo brings academia, industry together

Students from 45 public, private varsities showcase business ideas

KARACHI:

The third Sindh HEC Research and Technology Showcase 2024 was held at the Expo Centre on Saturday, June 1 and proved to be a huge success.

This pivotal event was aimed at fostering robust linkages between the industry and the academia, aligning with modern technological advancements and industry needs.

Talented students from 45 public and private universities showcased 413 projects at the grand event. These projects included local, national, and internationally funded research and collaborative technologies which received tremendous appreciation from the industry representatives as well as the general public visiting the event in large number.

Sindh HEC Chairman Prof Dr S M Tariq Rafi stated, "This showcase represents a significant milestone in our efforts to bridge the gap between academia and industry. By promoting collaborative opportunities, we are paving the way for innovative solutions to contemporary challenges."

Sindh HEC Secretary Moinuddin Siddiqui said, "Our goal is to highlight the incredible potential among our youth and our universities and connect them with the industry leaders."

Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam Vice Chancellor Dr Fateh Marri, visited the Expo Center and reviewed the stalls, including the start-up stalls set up by SAU Faculty and students.

He was briefed on the projects and ideas by the students themselves. Under the supervision of the Business Incubation Center, talented students from Sindh Agriculture University presented their impressive business ideas. Dr Marri praised the students for their innovative contributions. The activity was led by Dr Jam Ghulam Murtaza Sahito, Director of the Business Incubation Center (BIC), SAU Tandojam.

Published in The Express Tribune, June 3^rd, 2024.