ISLAMABAD:United States Embassy officials in Islamabad visited Innovation and Commercialization, Directorate at National University of Science and Technology (NUST) on Friday to discuss areas where NUST can collaborate with the US embassy.
Pro-Rector (RIC), Dr. Rizwan Riaz, Director Innovation and Commercialization, Mr Muhammad Anwar Fareid, representatives from NUST IP Office and CAC received the delegation.
The US Embassy delegation was led by Economic Counselor Mr Daniel Froats and accompanied by Deputy Cultural Affairs Officer, Mr. Phillip Assis, Economic Officer (IPR) Ms Jane Park and Economist, Mr. Nasir Rao.
The broader agenda of the meeting was to develop collaboration with the US through its representatives in Pakistan for enhancing the bilateral partnership in industrial and Research and Development ventures.
The parties agreed to support each other for promoting the brand protection and entrepreneurial culture in the country.
Moreover, the US Embassy agreed to support NUST for the upcoming National IP and Brand Protection Summit as well as in promoting women inventors and entrepreneurs through providing them various platforms to exhibit their work.