National Center for Science, Innovation & Emerging Technologies
Empowering Science. Inspiring Innovation. Shaping the Future.
Vision
To position Pakistan as a knowledge-driven, technology-enabled nation where science fuels innovation, innovation drives emerging technologies, and technology powers socio-economic resilience and global competitiveness.
Mission
To serve as Pakistan's central hub for scientific excellence, youth empowerment, innovation acceleration, responsible technology governance, and global research collaboration.
What NCSIET Does
Coordinator
Connecting academia, government, private sector, freelancers, and youth.
Capacity Builder
Developing skills, funding research translation, accelerating startups.
Ethics & Standards Hub
Ensuring safe, responsible and globally interoperable tech adoption.
Global Connector
Integrating Pakistan into international science & technology networks.
Why Pakistan Needs NCSIET
Pakistan invests <0.2% of GDP in R&D (global average: 2.4%).
Youth lack pathways in AI, biotech, robotics, clean energy, space tech.
Innovation ecosystems remain fragmented.
Freelancers lack institutional support and transition routes to product entrepreneurship.
Emerging tech adoption is slow, unregulated, and disconnected.
Pakistan ranks 99th in Global Innovation Index (India: 38, China: 10).
NCSIET addresses these national gaps with a unified, high-impact, future-facing framework.
Core Objectives of NCSIET-PK
Bridge Science, Innovation, and Policy
Facilitate cross-sector collaboration between researchers, innovators, industry leaders, and policymakers to co-create solutions for national development and global competitiveness.
Empower Young Scientists and Innovators
Create structured pipelines of support — through fellowships, grants, mentorship, and global exposure — for youth working on frontier technologies like AI, biotech, clean energy, and space.
Establish a National Foresight and Research Hub
Conduct strategic foresight, technology horizon scanning, and publish white papers to guide Pakistan's preparedness in emerging technological domains.
Foster International Science and Technology Collaboration
Build partnerships with international organizations, universities, science networks, and multilateral donors to ensure Pakistan's visibility and participation in global innovation ecosystems.
Advance Responsible Technology and Ethical Innovation
Promote principles of inclusion, equity, safety, and accountability in the use of new technologies through regulatory advisory and public engagement.
Support Inclusive Innovation and Regional Uplift
Develop regional innovation nodes and outreach programs to engage underrepresented communities — especially women, rural talent, and students from underserved regions.
Promote Science Communication and Public Literacy
Launch national campaigns and fellowships to make science accessible and inspire curiosity, especially among school children and the general public.
Catalyze Innovation for Sustainable Development
Align innovation programs with SDGs — especially in agriculture, health, climate, and education — to solve real-world problems using low-cost, high-impact technologies.
The Role of Young Pakistani Scientists & Innovators
At the heart of NCSIET-PK lies the empowerment of young minds — researchers, developers, engineers, and policy entrepreneurs.
Launch Fellowships and Innovation Challenge Grants
for university students and early-career scientists
Establish a Young Scientists Network
for cross-border knowledge exchange
Provide training in AI, biotech, and clean tech
through micro-credential programs
Mentor and incubate youth-led startups
and research ventures
Facilitate participation in global conferences
hackathons, and think tank dialogues
This platform will recognize youth not just as beneficiaries, but as architects of Pakistan's scientific and technological future.
9 Strategic Technology Domains
| Division | Key Components |
|---|---|
Scientific Research & Education | Research programs, education reform, science outreach |
Emerging Tech & AI | AI for development (AI4D), ethical AI, national talent pipeline |
Biotech & Health Innovation | Genomics, bioinformatics, pandemic preparedness |
Climate & Clean Energy | Agri-tech, decarbonization R&D, water-tech, circular economy |
Space & Frontier Tech | CubeSats, quantum computing, neurotech, robotics |
Policy & Governance | Tech regulation, foresight reports, risk frameworks |
Science Diplomacy | G77, OIC, UNESCO, Global South cooperation |
Women in Innovation | Gender parity in STEM, women-led incubators |
Digital Inclusion | Programs for remote and underserved youth and regions |
National and Global Alignment
The Center aligns with national priorities and international frameworks
National Frameworks
- Pakistan Vision 2025
- Digital Pakistan
- Science Policy 2022
Global Frameworks
- UN SDGs (especially 4, 9, 13, 17)
- World Bank Human Capital Framework
- Global Innovation Index (WIPO)
- UNESCO Science and Technology Strategy
- WEF and OECD Emerging Tech Roadmaps
Partnership Organizations
NCSIET aims to build credibility with organizations like UNESCO, MIT REAP, GIZ, USAID, IEEE, COMSTECH, OIC, and others.