The “2nd Research and Technology Showcase 2023” was organized by Sindh Higher Education Commission on 18-19 May, 2023 at Expo Centre Karachi. The two-day event was organized to connect Sindh universities, Businesses and Industries, to showcase products produced by faculty members, students and researchers of public and private universities and inventors. The main objective of the showcase was to encourage researchers to share innovative ideas so that the industry can manufacture the products locally and support the economy rather than spending billion of dollars on export.
The Honorable Minister for Universities & Boards, Environment, Climate Change and Coastal Development, Sindh Mr. Muhammad Ismail Rahoo, Chairperson Sindh HEC Dr. Tariq Rafi, Secretary Sindh HEC Moinuddin Siddiqui along with worthy Vice Chancellors, Deans from public and private universities, CEOs/industrial representatives, Director ORICs & Manager Business Incubation Centres embraced the occasion with their kind presence in opening and closing ceremonies.
The Institute of Business Management showcased the “Smart Helmet” Project at the 2nd Sindh Research & Technology Showcase 2023. The “Smart Helmet” aims to provide safety to bike riders with its unique features of Speed Monitoring, Route monitoring via GPS, Crash Alerts and alert notifications in case of emergency. The Project was well received by the researchers and industry professionals. The platform not only provided the students an opportunity to display their project but also interact with other researchers from Sindh and learn from their experience.
The 2nd Sindh Research & Technology Showcase aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The "Smart Helmet" project showcased by the Institute of Business Management addresses SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) by enhancing the safety of motorcyclists, reducing accidents and fatalities. The event fosters SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by promoting collaboration between universities, industries, and innovators, encouraging local production and innovation. Furthermore, the platform promotes SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by supporting the development of local industries, reducing reliance on imports, and fostering job creation through innovative solutions.