National agreements: 15
International agreements: 12
BZ-BIC cultivates a robust collaboration ecosystem with national and international partners to strengthen innovation capacity, enable global exposure, and accelerate commercialization outcomes.
Collaboration Network
- National agreements: 15 (industry, government, and community organizations)
- International agreements: 12 (SCO countries, Dubai/UAE, Europe, Silicon Valley)
Key Strategic Partners
- Plan9 — Tech Incubator
- NIC — National Incubation Center
- PITB — Punjab IT Board
Collaboration Focus Areas
- Innovation & best practices
- Internationalization
- Resource utilization
- Branding & commercialization
- Sustainability & scalability
- Research & development
Academic Integration
Curriculum Development
- Entrepreneurship courses at bachelor and master levels
- HODs responsible for departmental implementation
- Dean supervision for curriculum integration
Faculty Liaison Program
One designated faculty member per department:
- Promotes entrepreneurial culture
- 2–3 year term commitment
- Semester self-assessment reports
- Wall of Fame recognition
BZU Festival Week
Annual celebration featuring:
- FYP showcasing
- Research commercialization
- Business plan competition
- Idea competition
- Prototype display
- Expert panel discussions
Zakariyan Entrepreneur Society
Connects BZU students and alumni entrepreneurs, promotes businesses, identifies socio-economic support avenues, and fosters collaboration.