Objectives & Functions

The Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC) aims to:

Develop, expand, enhance and manage the International Islamic University’s research programs
Link research activities directly to the educational, social and economic priorities of IIUI and its broader community
Ensure that the quality of research reflects the highest international standards and advances the stature of the International Islamic University among the world’s best research institutions

The Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC) seeks to enhance the research culture at IIU and realize above-mentioned objectives by:

Supporting the university’s strategic research directions and policies
Increasing and diversifying external research funding
Improving recruitment and retention of top faculty members
Improving integration of research and education at all levels of the university
Improving translation of research into the public benefit
Strengthening university – industry relationships
Promoting entrepreneurship, technology transfer and commercialization activities that energize and support the local and national economy
Promoting and enhancing cross-cutting and multi- disciplinary research initiatives