The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (CIED), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), conducted a comprehensive review meeting of all its eight verticals at Campus III. The meeting was attended by all members and coordinators of the respective verticals.

The session focused on reviewing the activities undertaken over the past year and planning for upcoming programs and initiatives. Prof. Parvaiz A. Mir, Director CIED IUST Foundation, appreciated the efforts of the team and emphasized the need to further strengthen the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. He urged the coordinators to actively promote government initiatives such as YuKTi among students and researchers of the university.

Key points discussed included the creation of knowledge content, capacity building of CIED members, inter-vertical collaborations, and faculty awareness programs on CIED schemes. The meeting also deliberated on the process, format, and registration details for YuKTi, aiming to streamline its adoption across departments. The meeting concluded with a collective resolve to enhance outreach and impact through coordinated efforts and innovative programming.