Organization Name: Southwest University of Science and Technology, China
Signing Date: 2026-01-04
End Date: 2031-01-04
Terms and Conditions:
  • Academic Exchange: Facilitation of student and academic staff exchanges between both institutions.
  • Joint Research: Implementation of collaborative research projects, seminars, conferences, and public lectures.
  • Resource Sharing: Exchange of academic materials, publications, and other relevant information.
  • Funding & Quality: Joint applications for research funding and collaboration on quality assurance and benchmarking.
  • Project Approval: Specific activities or financial arrangements require a separate, written agreement signed by authorized representatives before commencement.
  • Confidentiality: Both parties must protect sensitive information and cannot use it to grant or imply any intellectual property rights.
  • Termination Notice: Either institution may terminate the agreement via mutual consent or by providing 60 days’ written notice.
  • Language Precedence: In the event of inconsistencies between the Chinese and English versions, the English text takes priority.

Organization Name: SiberKoza
Signing Date: 2025-06-18
Status: Active
Terms and Conditions:
  • Purpose: To establish a framework for enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem, supporting high-tech youth development through R&D, and fostering community-level exchanges.
  • Collaboration Scope: Includes startup growth support, joint mentorship programs, workshops, seminars, and exchange programs for staff and students.
  • Operational Coordination: CUST is responsible for assigning a dedicated Siber Koza Coordinator to act as the primary liaison for all collaborative activities.
  • Confidentiality: Both parties must maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information and protect personal data in accordance with applicable laws.
  • Financial Arrangements: Each party bears its own costs for activities unless a separate written agreement is made for specific initiatives.
  • Termination: The MoU continues until terminated by either party through a written notice.
  • Modifications: Any changes to the agreement must be made in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.
  • Global Applicability: The terms are enforceable in all geographical locations where either party operates.
Outcomes:
  • Industrial Visits Conducted: Successfully organized and conducted industrial visits to SiberKoza and the National Aerospace Science & Technology Park (NASTP) for CUST students and faculty, providing practical exposure and industry insights.

Organization Name: National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)
Signing Date: 2025-01-29
End Date: 2028-01-29
Terms and Conditions:
  • Legal Status: Non-legally binding, except for the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) provisions.
  • Collaboration Scope: Joint R&D in AI, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, and Identity Management.
  • Confidentiality: Mandatory protection of shared technical and operational data; obligations persist after the MoU ends.
  • Intellectual Property: IP rights for new software or prototypes will be decided on a project-by-project basis via separate contracts.
  • Termination: Either party may terminate with 30 days’ written notice.
  • Data Disposal: Upon termination, all confidential records must be returned or permanently destroyed.
  • Media/Publicity: Prior written approval from both parties is required for any media releases.
  • Dispute Resolution: Conflicts will be resolved amicably through consultation between designated focal persons.
Outcomes:
  • Technical Training: Conducted a specialized technical training at CUST for NADRA officials, titled “Machine Learning with Tableau and Weka”.
  • Research Initiatives: Submitted high-impact research proposals to NADRA targeting key priority areas, including Cybersecurity, Network Security, Linguistics, Facial Recognition, and Document Classification.

Organization Name: Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI)
Signing Date: 2024-12-12
Status: Active
Terms and Conditions:
  • Purpose: To create a linkage between industry and academia to foster economic growth and national stability.
  • Knowledge Exchange: Both parties agree to exchange educational resource materials and promote collaborative research in business-related programs.
  • Collaborative Research: The institutions will favor joint research projects, particularly in business-related programs.
  • Professional Engagement: Encouragement for members to participate in joint conferences, seminars, workshops, and job fairs.
  • Support for Business: The parties agree to facilitate the business community in their best interests.
  • Industry Exposure: CUST will invite RCCI office bearers to university events to familiarize the industry with CUST’s capabilities.
  • Entrepreneurship Promotion: CUST and RCCI will collaborate to promote an entrepreneurship culture, with RCCI providing mentorship and guidance to CUST personnel.
  • Research Alignment: RCCI will assist CUST in identifying research topics that are specifically relevant to industrial needs.
  • Promotional Branding: Both parties are permitted to use each other’s logos for promotional purposes following mutual confirmation.
  • Agreement Validity: The agreement is valid until either party serves a 30-day termination notice.
  • Remedying Violations: If a provision is violated, the offending party has 30 days to remedy the issue after receiving notice; otherwise, the agreement may be terminated.
  • Written Amendments: Any changes to the terms must be made in writing and signed by authorized representatives.
Outcome:
  • Business Idea Competition: A Business Idea Competition was organized by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), in which students from Capital University of Science & Technology (CUST) actively participated.
  • CUST Students’ Visit to RCCI for Business Competition

Organization Name: National Incubation Center (NIC)
Signing Date: 2024-12-17
End Date: 2029-12-17
Terms and Conditions:
  • Primary Objective: To promote industry-academia collaboration through joint research, development, and training activities.
  • Duration: Valid for an initial five-year term with automatic five-year renewals.
  • Termination: Either party may terminate the agreement by providing at least six months’ written notice before the expiry of the current term.
  • Legal Status: Non-binding expression of intent; no legal obligations or expenses are incurred until definitive agreements are signed.
  • Exchange of Information: The parties agree to exchange academic, technical, and corporate information, including materials for which they hold intellectual property rights.
  • Commercialization Linkages: Collaboration focuses on identifying opportunities for technology commercialization and strengthening academia-industry linkages.
  • Training and Development: Both organizations will conduct joint training for professional and technical personnel through specialized short courses, workshops, and seminars.
  • Event Participation: CUST will extend special invitations to NIC for academic events such as open houses, job fairs, conferences, and convocations.
  • Curriculum Input: CUST will invite guest speakers from NIC for special courses and seek their professional input regarding the academic curriculum.
  • Management Committee: Each party will appoint one representative to a committee that oversees collaborative activities and approves new projects.
  • Confidentiality: All proprietary information disclosed during the term of the MoU must be kept confidential and cannot be shared with third parties without written consent.
  • Intellectual Property: All parties must protect copyrights and intellectual property; specifically, training materials and equipment remain the property of the party that invested in them.
Outcome:

Organization Name: National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR)
Signing Date: 2024-08-30
Status: Active
Terms and Conditions:
  • Primary Objective: The agreement seeks to facilitate the propagation of human rights education across all departments within the university setting.
  • Academic Integration: Both parties agree to foster an understanding of international human rights laws and encourage research and discussions regarding fundamental human rights principles within the academic curriculum.
  • Advocacy for Marginalized Groups: The MoU supports initiatives specifically aimed at empowering marginalized groups, including women, children, and minorities, through knowledge dissemination.
  • Collaborative Activities: Responsibilities include jointly organizing seminars, workshops, and talks, as well as facilitating student competitions such as debates and essay contests.
  • Resource Development: The parties are tasked with developing and distributing educational materials and resources within established legal and cultural guidelines.
  • Administrative Oversight: Each institution must designate focal persons to coordinate activities and share financial responsibilities for the implementation of outlined initiatives.
  • Duration and Effective Date: The MoU became effective upon signature on August 30, 2024, and remains in force until modified or terminated.
  • Termination: Either party may terminate the agreement by providing at least thirty calendar days’ written notice.
  • Continuity Clause: Termination of the agreement shall not impact any ongoing activities that were initiated prior to the official termination date.

Organization Name: InnoVista
Signing Date: 2025-06-10
End Date: 2025-08-29
Terms and Conditions:
  • Purpose: To organize the on-campus round of the InnoVista Startups League to empower tech entrepreneurs.
  • Legal Status: This document is not a binding agreement but serves as a mutual understanding to collaborate in good faith.
  • Financial Commitment: InnoVista provides a cash prize of PKR 30,000 for the on-campus winning startup, disbursed at the Regional Finale.
  • Marketing & Budget: InnoVista provides marketing designs and may provide a budget for printing; the University is responsible for the actual printing and display.
  • Shortlisting: Both parties must jointly shortlist 10 to 12 startups for the on-campus pitching round.
  • Operational Leadership: The University must nominate a Campus Director and a Patron to manage logistics, student outreach, and event operations.
  • Standardization: Startups must use the standardized pitching templates and evaluation criteria provided by InnoVista.
  • Eligibility & Continuity: The University must ensure the winning startup participates in Regional and National rounds and facilitates the signing of a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
  • Jury Selection: Selection and invitation of qualified jury members is a collaborative effort between both parties.
Outcome:
  • The Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) successfully organized the on-campus round of the InnoVista Startups League on June 18, 2025. The event, held in collaboration with InnoVista, aimed to empower university students to participate in the InnoVista startups competition.
  • InnoVista Startups League 2025