LAHORE:Punjab University (PU) and the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote technological innovation, research, knowledge sharing and youth skill development through the Makerspace Punjab project.
The MoU signing ceremony was held at the PU Vice Chancellor’s Office on Wednesday. PU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali, PITB Director General e-Governance Sajid Latif, Faculty of Computing and Information Technology (FCIT) Dean Prof Dr Shahzad Sarwar, Director External Linkages Prof Dr Yamina Salman, faculty members and others attended the ceremony.
Under the agreement, PU students, researchers and faculty members will have access to relevant laboratories and facilities at Makerspace Punjab, subject to availability and agreed procedures. The collaboration aims to help participants transform innovative ideas into practical solutions, develop prototypes and refine projects for potential commercialization.
PITB will also provide technical mentorship, design reviews, troubleshooting assistance, equipment demonstrations and specialized training sessions to strengthen participants’ practical skills and technical expertise.
Speaking on the occasion, PU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali said the partnership reflects the commitment of both institutions to strengthening the innovation ecosystem and promoting hands-on learning opportunities.
He said the initiative would help equip young people with modern technical skills and enable them to translate creative ideas into innovative and commercially viable solutions.