Professor Ahsan Iqbal, the Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, chaired a high-level meeting on Wednesday to discuss the status of Quantum Valley Pakistan.
Top officials from the Ministries of Science and Technology, Information Technology, and Planning attended the meeting, along with representatives from Ignite and A Member of Science and Technology, Dr. Najeeb Ullah, are few of those who gave a presentation on the strategic design of the initiative.
Ahsan Iqbal described during the meeting that Quantum Valley Pakistan is the most revolutionary techno-national project in the history of the nation. In order to accelerate innovation, industrialization, and self-reliance in high-tech industries, he underlined the project’s focus on civil-military fusion in R&D, aiming for Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 3 to 6.
Advanced science parks focused on cutting-edge disciplines, including biotechnology, agri-tech, materials science, and minerals, will be located in the valley, fostering a collaborative environment between government, business, and university.
The initiative’s strategic framework was co-developed with the University of Cambridge’s St John’s Innovation Centre, a well-known center for digital industry worldwide. During Ahsan Iqbal’s most recent trip to the UK, the partnership was started with the intention of strengthening research and industrial innovation links between the UK and Pakistan.
The minister gave a statement:
“This marks a key milestone under the STED (Science, Technology, and Engineering for Development) program.”
He cited earlier programs that set the stage for today’s integrated innovation effort, such as Vision 2010, 10,000 PhD scholarships, and the creation of national tech centers.
As a critical first step in converting Pakistan into a knowledge-driven, internationally competitive economy, the minister instructed all stakeholders, including the Ministry of Defense, to collaborate in the implementation of Quantum Valley Pakistan.
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