EDB Project Team Visits PIEAS for Triple Helix Model Collaboration
On July 23, 2024, a team from the Engineering Development Board (EDB), comprising Engr.
Muhammad Fahad (Advisor-Industrial Engineering), Engr. Ali Jawad Usmani (Advisor-
Business Development) and Dr. Shahid Razzaq (Advisor-Economics), visited the prestigious
Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad. The visit aimed
to deliberate joint collaboration between EDB and PIEAS under the Triple Helix Model.
The meeting was chaired by the Rector of PIEAS, Departmental Heads,Director of the
Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), President and Vice President
of Pakistan Nuclear Society (PNS). A detailed presentation on PIEAS’s capabilities and
achievements was provided to the EDB and PNS teams.
The EDB team presented their initiative to engage academia in strengthening Pakistan’;s
Engineering Sector. They discussed potential areas of collaboration, including research and
development (R&D), standardization, process optimization, industrial capacity building and
training, importance of compliance to Certification, implementation of Industry 4.0 and
enhancing localization and promoting export growth.
The Rector of PIEAS and his team expressed appreciation for the initiative and endorsed
keen interest in the proposed collaboration. It was agreed that a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) would be signed between EDB and PIEAS to formalize this strategic
partnership, aimed at fostering growth and innovation in the engineering sectors.
Following the discussions, the Rector of PIEAS presented souvenirs to the representatives of
EDB and PNS. The visit concluded with a tour of PIEAS’s state-of-the-art laboratories, where
the visitors observed cutting-edge research facilities. It was agreed to implement R&D
projects to support industry needs, particularly in R&D and Industry 4.0.
The EDB project team expressed their gratitude for the comprehensive session with the Rector,
faculty members, and the coordination efforts by PNS, recognizing the potential impact of
this collaboration on Pakistan’s engineering landscape.