In line with the policy of HEC, the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) has been established in University of Malakand on March 9, 2012. It aims to provide strategic and operational support to the University’s research activities and have a central role in facilitating the University’s research outcomes. ORIC is developing collaborative working environments among UOM researchers, industry partners and funding agencies and is promoting research relevant to socio-economic needs in the local scenario.