Licensing and Commercialization of Research Products by Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi

Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) invites applications from interested firms and individuals for the licensing and commercialization of its research products and technologies. The university develops research products and technologies for industry, the farming community and end consumers. This expression of interest covers thirteen products, and details of the products can be obtained from the Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC).

The products include an AI-driven Precision Crop Health Monitoring and Decision Support System; Nutroponics, a complete fertilizer solution for hydroponics, tunnel crops and field crops; and Spinach Variety Arid-2025, a high-yielding, rainfed, multi-cut variety with disease and drought resistance. ARID OKRA-25 is a high-yielding, YVMV-resistant, early-maturing okra variety. POTHAR PEAS-2025 is a high-yielding peas variety with drought and fungal resistance.

The animal and pet nutrition products include FED PUP, specially formulated dog food; Cat Crave Cat Food; Minerals Premix, a nutraceutical for animal growth and milk production that also supports anti-bloating; and Beak Bites, a baby bird feed. InsectiFrass is an insect-based organic fertilizer.

Two agricultural tools are also offered for licensing and commercialization. The Weeding Tool for Ridges is specially designed to remove weeds between ridges. The other Weeding Tool is specially designed for weeding and harrowing. FruitaSave is an antimicrobial sachet for fruit and vegetable packing, intended to enhance shelf life.

Applications must be addressed to the Director ORIC, Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization. They must reach the Director's office on the first floor of the KOICA Building, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, by 30 November 2026. Interested firms and individuals should obtain product details from ORIC and submit applications containing complete details. Only applications with complete details will be entertained, and only shortlisted individuals or firms will be contacted.

The contact office is the Director ORIC at PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi. Applicants may contact the office by telephone at 051-9292130 or by email at oric@uaar.edu.pk for information about the products offered for licensing and commercialization.