The industry-academia-government Linkages (Triple Helix) platform is a hallmark initiative of the Higher Education Commission to connect scientists of Pakistani universities with professionals from Industry and Government. HEC established an overarching ecosystem to catalyze triple helix by establishing 82 Offices of Research Innovation and Commercialization, 35 Business Incubation Centers, and 40 Technology and Innovation Support Centers. As necessary instruments of the triple helix, HEC provided policy and technical and financial support for linkages. University-Industry Technology Support Program (UITSP) and flagship Establishment of Technology Development Fund (TDF) program provided the landscape for joint tech ventures for industry and academia. This initiative of an online portal is the response to the continued interaction of HEC and universities with the Government, Chambers of Commerce, and Industries, and other entities (CSOs & NGOs) to interact, enable match-making and search for best-suited industry or academic partners. This interactive platform is a strategic move to bring stakeholders even closer to interact for mutual benefits by developing tech products, and efficient tech processes, thereby contributing towards the socio-economic growth of Pakistan.
