The National Centre for Physics (NCP) concluded its inaugural Industrial Expo 2026 in Islamabad, marking a significant milestone for Pakistan’s growing capability to convert scientific research into industrial applications, thereby bolstering its knowledge-driven economy.
The two-day Expo, which commenced on Wednesday, drew the attention of policymakers, entrepreneurs, industrialists, academics, researchers, and young innovators. It highlighted NCP’s successes in applied science, commercialization, and entrepreneurship, illustrating its transformation from a purely research-focused entity to a multidisciplinary innovation hub.
Among the achievements highlighted were advancements in physics instrumentation, detector development, and materials synthesis, as well as specialized training in computational physics.
The NCP IT Directorate and Centres of Excellence unveiled industry-specific prototypes and products, such as artificial intelligence systems for health management, drone-based yield estimation, cloud seeding technologies, cybersecurity solutions, and wire bonding facilities for electronics manufacturing.
Breakthroughs in 3D printing and vacuum science were also showcased, providing ready-to-use solutions developed over years of dedicated research.
These technologies are now available for adoption, positioning Pakistan to commercialize and potentially export its homegrown innovations.
At the event’s closing session, NCP Director General Dr. Qaisar Ahsan described the Expo as a crucial step towards building robust industry-academia linkages, bringing together government, industry, academia, and youth—key pillars of Pakistan’s innovation ecosystem. He emphasized that collaboration is essential for sustainable growth and technological independence.
The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry played a pivotal role in facilitating B2B matchmaking and networking activities. ICCI President Sardar Tahir Mehmood highlighted that the Expo fostered live demonstrations, technical discussions, joint project planning, and exploration of long-term partnerships, asserting that economic progress hinges on effective collaboration between research, entrepreneurship, and industrial application.
The Expo offered industries, students, professionals, and the public a unique glimpse into Pakistan’s technology-driven research, allowing them to connect with pioneering technologies and imagine the future of innovation at the National Centre for Physics.
