Industrial Services
Four key avenues designed to seamlessly integrate NUST's world-class research excellence, faculty expertise, and infrastructure with your corporate R&D needs.
R&D Support
Custom research projects designed to solve specific industrial bottlenecks through applied science and engineering. From feasibility studies to full-scale applied research, ICON structures industry-funded projects with clear IP agreements.
- Joint research agreements with defined milestones
- Access to 447+ research, teaching, key lab centers
- Dedicated faculty PI matched to your domain
Expert Consultancy
Strategic guidance from world-renowned faculty across multiple domains, from AI implementation to structural engineering. ICON facilitates short-term advisory engagements, technical audits, and regulatory support for industry clients.
- Engineering, science, Architecture and other domains covered
- Technical audits, feasibility reviews & expert testimony
Upskilling and Capacity Building
Launched in 2018, the NUST Faculty Placement Program enables faculty members to work closely with industry, fostering collaborative R&D, innovation, process improvement, and technology transfer while strengthening academia-industry partnerships.
- Industry placements lasting from a few days to several weeks
- Promotes collaborative R&D, innovation, and process improvement
- Creates opportunities for student projects, internships, jobs, and professional training
Testing & Lab Services
Access to NUST's ISO-certified infrastructure, high-end analytical tools, and material testing facilities.
- ISO/IEC 17025-accredited testing facilities
- Materials, chemical, environmental & structural analysis
- Rapid turnaround with detailed technical reports
The Innovation Brief
Stay ahead of the market with monthly updates on NUST research, licensed tech, and industry roundtables.
Tech Place: Marketplace of Innovation
Explore 80+ spin-offs and market-ready intellectual property available for strategic licensing.
Technologies actively licensed to industry partners
Ventures founded on NUST intellectual property
Cutting-edge technologies awaiting commercialization
News & Success Stories
Discover the latest developments, success stories, and upcoming events from ICON-NUST.
Partner with ICON
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Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
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Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)
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International Finance Corporation (IFC)
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Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI)
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Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC)
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Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL)
Toyota Indus Motor Company
Attock Refinery Limited (ARL)
Pakistan Business Council (PBC)
Scotmann Pharmaceuticals
Wilson's Pharmaceuticals
Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC)
AGP Limited
Honda
CTGI
Huawei Technologies
Interactive Group
Crescent Steel & Allied Products Limited
Graana.com
Khushhali Microfinance Bank
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
Allied Bank
Oracle
Rastgar Engineering Company
Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)
Nayatel
Netsol Technologies
NADRA
Serena Hotels
Keystone
Moftak Solutions
PepsiCo
Askari Bank
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)
Jazz
Habib Bank Limited (HBL)
Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC)
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI)
Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC)
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL)
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL)
Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC)
Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI)
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC)
Habib Bank Limited (HBL)
Jazz
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)
Askari Bank
PepsiCo
Moftak Solutions
Keystone
Serena Hotels
NADRA
Netsol Technologies
Nayatel
Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)
Rastgar Engineering Company
Oracle
Allied Bank
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
Khushhali Microfinance Bank
Graana.com
Crescent Steel & Allied Products Limited
Interactive Group
Huawei Technologies
CTGI
Honda
AGP Limited
Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC)
Wilson's Pharmaceuticals
Scotmann Pharmaceuticals
Pakistan Business Council (PBC)
Attock Refinery Limited (ARL)
Toyota Indus Motor Company
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL)
Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC)
Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI)
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC)
Habib Bank Limited (HBL)
Jazz
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)
Askari Bank
PepsiCo
Moftak Solutions
Keystone
Serena Hotels
NADRA
Netsol Technologies
Nayatel
Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)
Rastgar Engineering Company
Oracle
Allied Bank
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
Khushhali Microfinance Bank
Graana.com
Crescent Steel & Allied Products Limited
Interactive Group
Huawei Technologies
CTGI
Honda
AGP Limited
Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC)
Wilson's Pharmaceuticals
Scotmann Pharmaceuticals
Pakistan Business Council (PBC)
Attock Refinery Limited (ARL)
Toyota Indus Motor Company