We are thrilled to announce that the Business Incubation Center (BIC), Government College University Faisalabad, is proudly organising the Innovation Pavilion at LAIN-2026 — Lyallpur Academia-Industry Nexus — taking place on 18–19 May 2026 at the New Campus, GC University Faisalabad.

135+ Innovations Received from Across Pakistan!

The response has been extraordinary. Over 135 submissions have poured in from students, faculty, early-stage entrepreneurs, and startups — from GCUF and universities across the country:

• Air University, Islamabad
• University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
• National Textile University
• Superior University
• NUML
• NFC IEFR, Faisalabad
• Virtual University
• Aspire College
• Government College Women University, Faisalabad
• GCUF Sub-campuses (Hafizabad & Samundari), and a large number from our very own GCUF main campus departments!

Three Categories. One Stage.

1. Idea Competition: Got a bold idea? Pitch it. Open to students, faculty, and early-age entrepreneurs ready to make their mark.
2. Prototype Competition: Built something real? Demonstrate your working prototype to industry evaluators and stand out.
3. Investor Connect Summit: Ready to scale? Connect directly with investors and industry leaders seeking the next big venture.

Inaugural Ceremony

Date: 18 May 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Venue: Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium, New Campus, GCUF

The ceremony will be graced by Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam, Vice Chancellor GCUF, alongside Vice Chancellors from University of Kamalia, Ghazi University DG Khan, and University of Sargodha.

We are also honoured to welcome Mr. Ramesh Singh Arora, Provincial Minister for HR & Minorities, Mr.Muhammad Saqib Khan Chadhar, Parliamentary Secretary / MPA, Ms. Farah Naz, Country Director GAIN Pakistan, Mr. Farooq Yousaf Sheikh, President FCCI, Ms. Qurat-ul-Ain Memon, CEO FIEDMC, the Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner of Faisalabad, and distinguished industry partners and business leaders.

Following the ceremony, LAIN-2026 officially opens at the Expo Center, New Campus, GCUF at 11:30 AM.

The stage is yours.

For more information about the Innovation Pavilion and BIC’s programmes, contact:

Dr. Rizwan Shabbir

Business Incubation Center, GCUF
Phone: 041-9203028
Email: bic@gcuf.edu.pk
Dr. Ahsan Riaz (Execution Manager) — 0321 8662701
Mr. Umar Naseer (Research Assistant) — 0324 7749395