ISLAMABAD: The National Centre for Physics (NCP) concluded its first-ever Industrial Expo 2026, a landmark event that highlighted Pakistan’s growing ability to transform scientific research into industrial solutions and strengthen its knowledge-driven economy.
The two-day Expo, inaugurated on Tuesday, attracted policymakers, entrepreneurs, industrialists, academics, researchers, and young innovators. It showcased NCP’s achievements in applied science, commercialization, and entrepreneurship, reflecting the institution’s evolution from a pure research body into a multidisciplinary hub of innovation.
Among the successes presented were advanced physics instrumentation, detector development, and materials synthesis, alongside specialized training in computational physics. NCP’s IT Directorate and Centres of Excellence unveiled prototypes and products tailored for industry and startups, including Artificial Intelligence systems for health management, drone-based yield estimation, cloud seeding technologies, cybersecurity solutions, and wire bonding facilities for electronics manufacturing.
The exhibition also featured breakthroughs in 3D printing and vacuum science, offering ready-for-industry solutions developed through years of research. These technologies are now available for adoption, positioning Pakistan to commercialize and export homegrown innovations.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026