The Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) -SSUET successfully hosted a grand event celebrating the remarkable achievements of participants in FICS’24 and IDEAS’24. This event served as a platform to honor the hard work and ingenuity of the participants, featuring certificate distribution, the presentation of FICS [NUST] Project Prototype Development Fund (PDF) cheques, and a showcase of groundbreaking innovative projects.
The event began with a warm welcome note by Prof. Dr. Rabia Noor Enam, Director ORIC. In her address, Director ORIC highlighted the significance of the event, congratulated the participants, and emphasized SSUET’s active engagement in prestigious platforms such as NIB, Ignite, Sindh HEC, FICS’24 [NUST], and IDEAS’24. She commended the students for their exceptional achievements and awards, reflecting SSUET’s unwavering commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in academia.
Manager-ORIC Huma Anwar Ahmed, the Lead Coordinator of FICS’24 and IDEAS’24, delivered an engaging presentation outlining the inspiring journey of SSUET’s participants. Her talk shed light on the success stories from FICS’24, the awarding of PDF cheques, participation in IDEAS’24, and the widespread popularity of SSUET’s stall at the event, which was among the most visited.
A total of 10 innovative projects from SSUET were awarded PDF cheques, collectively amounting to PKR 0.2 million. This generous financial support, provided by SSUET’s senior management, aims to further the development of these prototypes and ideas, encouraging students to push the boundaries of innovation.
The Registrar of SSUET delivered an inspiring speech, motivating participants to continue excelling and contributing to the university’s growing reputation. He underscored the importance of alumni proudly associating their achievements with SSUET as a testament to their innovation and excellence.
In his address, the Vice Chancellor of SSUET praised the dedication and creativity of the participants. He assured students of the university’s full support, offering access to SSUET’s resources and facilities for project and product development, underscoring the university’s commitment to nurturing talent.
The presence of the Chancellor of SSUET added prestige to the event. His heartfelt appreciation and recognition of the participants’ accomplishments uplifted their spirits, reinforcing the students’ vital role in maintaining SSUET’s legacy of excellence and innovation.
The event concluded with a group photo session, capturing the joyous moments of celebration. Extensive media coverage further amplified the recognition of the participants’ achievements.
This mega event, orchestrated by ORIC, was a resounding success. The distribution of certificates and PDF cheques symbolized the university’s appreciation for the students’ hard work and creativity. The event reaffirmed SSUET’s dedication to fostering talent and encouraging participation in leading platforms like FICS’24 and IDEAS’24, paving the way for a brighter future in research and innovation.
Glimpse of Award Distribution




























