Directorate of Technology Development

OBJECTIVES

• To implement the Conjunct Operations Research Model incorporating Technology Development and System Engineering practices aligned with global technological trends.
• To establish an active R&D mechanism with Industry and Government organizations under the Triple Helix Model contributing to the national economy.
• To focus on technology development needs of the maritime sector by building a technology pivotal hub at Bahria University.
• To develop relevant design and development infrastructure including Centers of Excellence and Research Centers in System Engineering and emerging technologies.
• To establish Technology Innovation Support Center (TISC) facilities enabling faculty and researchers to file Intellectual Property (IP) locally and internationally.

SCOPE

The Technology Development Directorate (DTD) at Bahria University serves as a strategic hub for driving innovation, fostering applied research, enabling commercialization of emerging technologies, and facilitating the filing of Intellectual Property (IP) at both local and international levels.

VISION

To bridge the gap between academia and industry by aligning the university’s technological capabilities with national and global development goals, including support for Intellectual Property (IP) filing at local and international levels.

FUNCTIONS

• To act as an academia-based Technological Support Hub for Pakistan Navy and associated research organizations.
• To undertake collaborative research projects using the Conjunct Operations Research Model, integrating Technology Development (TD) and System Engineering (SysE).
• To market TD & SysE capabilities within industrial and public sectors through “Bahria Innovative Sciences & Technologies (BIST)”.
• To utilize research expertise of BU faculty, UG/PG students for R&D project execution.
• To manage filing of Intellectual Property (IP) locally and internationally for faculty and researchers.
• To collaborate with industry and national agencies for maritime projects, promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, technology transfer, incubation, and product development.
• To empower students, faculty, and researchers with resources, mentorship, infrastructure, and training.

Technology Innovation Support Center (TISC)

Bahria University has established Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in 2019. The TISC facilitates its faculty and researchers to file Intellectual Property (IP) at local and international level.

TISC provides the following services:

• Assist researchers to search for IP databases.
• Assist the preparation of patent applications.
• Assist in filing patents.
• Create IP awareness by conducting training sessions for students & faculty.
• Correspondence with IPO Pakistan and International IPOs.
• Promote creativity among university academics and local inventors.

Contribution by HEC, IPO Pakistan and WIPO

• Support for access to patent database systems and science and technology.
• Build the technical skills of future TISC staff through on-site training and distance learning courses.
• Information and training materials.
• Platforms and activities for sharing best practices.

Recognition of TISC-BU by WIPO

WIPO has recognized 27 TISCs in Pakistan. Details are available on WIPO’s official website: Read more.