Proud moment for Grand Asian University, Sialkot (Pakistan).
Under the leadership of Dr. Engr. Syed Zohaib Javaid Zaidi, Director of Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (ORIC), the university has formally approved its Gender Equality and Inclusion Policy and successfully entered the Horizon Europe Funding & Tenders Portal with PIC: 866388190.
This step positions Grand Asian University within the framework of European Commission funded programmes, particularly Horizon Europe, enabling active participation in competitive international research and innovation calls.
The approval of the Gender Equality and Inclusion Policy is more than a compliance milestone. It reflects a strategic commitment to:
* Equal opportunities in research leadership and decision-making
* Inclusive research environments
* Transparent governance and merit-based advancement
* Alignment with European research standards
With a validated Participant Identification Code (PIC 866388190), Grand Asian University is now structurally ready to collaborate with European universities, industry leaders, research centres, and innovation ecosystems.
This achievement strengthens Pakistan’s presence in global research partnerships and opens new pathways for joint projects in energy systems, digitalisation, advanced materials, industrial automation, sustainability, and technology commercialisation.
International collaborators are welcome to connect for consortium building and Horizon Europe calls.
The journey towards globally integrated research excellence has formally begun.
