The Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC) is the primary research office of the Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, responsible for supporting faculty members, students, clinicians, and researchers in their efforts to secure external research funding and successfully manage funded projects. ORIC provides high-quality administrative, technical, and monitoring support throughout the research lifecycle, from the initial development of a project proposal to its completion, reporting, and audit.

In addition to grant management, ORIC is committed to fostering a strong culture of medical research, innovation, and collaboration. We support clinical, biomedical, public health, and interdisciplinary research initiatives and encourage the translation of scientific discoveries into practical solutions that can improve patient care and community health.

ORIC serves as a central hub connecting faculty, clinicians, researchers, students, healthcare professionals, industry partners, and funding organizations with the resources, expertise, and opportunities needed to transform innovative medical ideas into impactful research outcomes and real-world applications.

Welcome to the Office of Research Innovation & Commercialization at AIMC. Our overarching objective is to position ourselves as a preeminent entity in the knowledge economy, making substantial contributions to the intellectual and economic development of our country. In pursuit of this objective, our mission remains unambiguous: to cultivate a supportive atmosphere that encourages entrepreneurship and research autonomy while nurturing strong partnerships between academia and industry. 

The Office provides unwavering support to cutting-edge research and innovation, acknowledging its potential to bring about significant societal changes. Recognizing that collaboration is fundamental to advancement, we establish robust connections with academia, industry, and the community. We foster an entrepreneurial mindset by motivating members of our community to engage in innovative thinking and undertake audacious endeavours.