The University implemented R&D policy to inculcate research culture and to increase the research productivity. ORIC has been established at GCUF in line with the guidelines of the HEC for coordination, implementation, research support services and promotion of R&D policy in April 2009 with the name of Directorate of Research. The motivated GCUF-ORIC team is committed to extend all possible facilitation and assistance to solicit research plan under R&D projects funded by HEC and other national / international funding agencies, and to encourage every single innovation which stimulates the country’s economic benefits. ORIC-GCUF is also creating research opportunities for academia and scholars at all levels to directly engage them with industry to create more competitive businesses and an innovative environment.

1. To strengthen the Research & Development and Commercialization of innovative ideas at GCUF
2. Building national and international professional network through exchange programs
3. Bridging Academia-Industry Linkage for effective technology transfer through Directorate of Industrial Linkages
4. Training and motivation of faculty through in-house professional trainings
5. Protecting Intellectual Property (IP) Rights of the researchers
6. Establishing Entrepreneurial Ecosystem to launch and promote Start-ups in the Business Incubation Center (BIC)
7. Promotion of research culture through internal Research Support Programs and Research Productivity Allowances

Research Management section develops programs for faculty of GCUF to produce high quality research and win national as well as international competitive grants. GCUF had won 65 research grants in the year 2018-19 and stood at the top position in higher education institutes of Punjab. Similarly, during year 2019-20 won highest number of projects among HEIs of Punjab. Not only sciences but social sciences faculty also got top cutting edge grants by writing high quality proposals. Furthermore, our faculty member won research grants from joint research support programs of Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) and Ministry of Research and Technology of Iran, Turkey,  Japan and China. The research funding earned by GCUF faculty is exponentially increasing every year and exploring new horizons.

This section guides researchers to commercialize their innovations under the approved IP policies. Furthermore, it is responsible to provide startups to University students through Business Incubation Centre. Entrepreneurs and business leaders can contribute as mentors and can offer their expertise in development of entrepreneurship courses and subjects aligned with the needs of that specific industry.

The ORIC promotes public-private partnership through directorate of industrial linkages. Effective cooperation between institutions and industry is for mutual benefits depending upon the nature and ability of both entities. At national level, we are working in close collaboration with Saffron Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd, Rafhan Maize Products Ltd., Power Chemicals Ltd., BioTek Ltd, Lahore, Printex Traders, Haris Dyes and Chemicals, Ali Textiles, Ltd., Kausar Processing Ltd., Masood Textiles Ltd., etc. Faculties of Pharmacy, Institute of Home and Food Sciences and Institute of Chemistry have very strong collaborations with many local industries in terms of sharing resources, training manpower and research & development.

The ORIC has contributed the signing of more than 46 MOUs with national and international world-renowned organizations. Among national institutes, we have built strong working relationship with higher learning institutions, industries and donor agencies especially NIAB, NIBGE, UAF, HEC, PSF, PARB, PARC, PCSIR and several international organizations including British Council, USDA, JICA, CIDA, to enhance entrepreneurship, academic and research excellence.

Intellectual Property Policy creates a supportive environment for the achievement of best practice management in the application and commercialization of products developed within the institute for the benefit of the people of Pakistan and the world at large. The purpose of this policy will be to clarify how intellectual property is to be managed by the institute. The Intellectual Property Policy states position in relation to intellectual property and informs on fundamental steps that lead to the proper management, protection and/or commercialization of intellectual property. This policy is to be followed by all faculty members, researchers as well as students and the research and academic institutions with which the institution concerned may enter into agreements. ORIC-GCUF facilitates the faculty providing Intellectual Property rights and legal services.

ORIC will provide the Advance Studies and Research Board (AS&RB) an annual report describing priority areas for research for graduate studies and highlighting the research achievements of the University.