ISLAMABAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
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Business Opportunities in Chemicals, Agrochemicals & Mining Chemicals
28 November, 2024
The sectors of chemicals, agrochemicals, and mining chemicals offer strong business opportunities, driven by their importance in industrial processes, agriculture, and natural resource extraction. Below is a breakdown of opportunities in each area: Chemicals Specialty Chemicals: There's growing demand for specialty chemicals used in various industries like textiles, food processing, and water treatment. Sustainability Focus: Eco-friendly or bio-based chemicals are increasingly in demand due to regulatory pressures and consumer preferences for sustainable products. Petrochemicals: As industries grow, so does the demand for petrochemical derivatives used in everything from plastics to fertilizers. Agrochemicals Crop Protection: Agrochemicals, such as pesticides and herbicides, are key to enhancing crop yields and addressing challenges like pest infestations. Fertilizers: There's a shift towards bio-fertilizers and sustainable nutrient solutions to support soil health and reduce environmental impacts. Precision Agriculture: Technologies like drones and AI are being integrated into agrochemical applications to optimize use and minimize waste. Mining Chemicals Flotation Agents: Chemicals used in flotation processes are in demand as mining operations seek to improve efficiency in ore extraction. Water Treatment: There’s a growing need for water treatment chemicals in mining, especially as regulations tighten regarding environmental impact. Drilling and Explosives: Mining chemicals like drilling agents and explosives are essential for mineral extraction, with high demand in regions with active mining industries. Emerging Markets Asia-Pacific and Africa: These regions are seeing substantial growth in industrialization and agriculture, creating strong demand for chemicals and agrochemicals. South America: The mining boom in countries like Chile and Peru increases the demand for mining chemicals.
Registration on Academia-Industry-Government Linkages Portal
28 November, 2024
Higher Education Commission, Pakistan (HEC) is mandated to facilitate, support and ensure quality higher education across the country. To enable the research and innovation ecosystem at universities, and to provide solutions & services to industry, government, and society, HEC through Higher Education Development Program (HEDP) has developed an academia-industry-government Portal (https://rfi.hec.gov.pk) as a part of the overall Research, Innovation, and Commercialization Automation which will also have ORIC, BIC, National Centers features and enhanced connectivity for academia- industry match making. This portal will provide a unique platform to connect industrial, government and society professionals with the researchers, scientists, and academic fraternity of the universities across Pakistan to solve their problems. It will also provide an interactive environment for industries and government entities to offer projects, opportunities, and final year projects to students (graduates and postgraduate level). Furthermore, it will act as an active source to build liaison i.e., any registered member can initiate meeting requests and match the requirements to solve the problems of industry, society, academia, and government departments. The portal is currently live for users’ registration and feedback/ suggestions (if any). The portal has dedicated section for multiple funding and training opportunities which can be harnessed on competitive basis once your profile is registered. Currently, Call for joint academia-industry Proposals for Technology Development Fund is live and this portal can help all players of triple-helix to find the relevant partners and report their industrial problems or opportunities.
Economic Portal by Russian Federation
28 November, 2024
We would like to inform you that Trade Office of Russian Federation in Islamabad has shared with us economic portal: https://made-in-ural.ru/ of Sverdlovsk Region. This portal contains the following information: Registration of export-oriented enterprises of the Sverdlovsk region with a convenient search by industry and current contact details; Information on goods and services of the region that are competitive in world markets; Information about the region, including the main advantages of the partnership with the Sverdlovsk region and enterprises located on its territory. Calendar of events in the field of international cooperation, including with the participation of the Government of the Sverdlovsk region and the business community; Information on infrastructure, ongoing programs, projects and measures to support export activities at the regional and federal levels; Relevant news in the field of foreign trade and its regulation; Statistical and analytical data, including on foreign markets.
Rozgar Refinance Scheme
28 November, 2024
The Rozgar Refinance Scheme was introduced by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) during the COVID-19 pandemic as a response to the economic crisis that led businesses to face liquidity issues and struggle to pay wages. The scheme aims to assist businesses by offering concessional loans at a 3% interest rate to businesses that commit to retaining their employees for three months (from April to June 2020). This was designed to prevent layoffs during a time when many businesses were forced to shut or scale down operations due to the lockdown. The loan scheme was further bolstered by a 40% risk-sharing facility from the government to mitigate potential losses from bad loans, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The repayment of the loan principal was spread over two years, with businesses benefiting from the financial support for paying salaries without the pressure of immediate repayment. There were calls from businesses, including the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), for further reductions in the interest rate and extended repayment terms to better address the financial challenges faced by the companies.
NUST Research Arsenal against COVID-19
28 November, 2024
We would like to inform you that Innovation & Commercialization Department of NUST has introduced indigenously developed technologies to give the nation a fighting chance against pandemic. NUST sallied forth with a range of products that are hailed by the government and industries. Some of its indigenous accomplishments/ products are as under: Targeted sensitive and cost-effective coronavirus testing kits (N-Covkit) for the detection of coronavirus-complete lab trial submitted to DRAP for their approval followed by its commercialization by industry. Unmanned ground Vehicles N-Rover) and aerial spray units (Aeron) retrofired to disinfect critical infrastructure. Low cost portable ventilation devices named N-Savor, under rapid development. High quality hand sanitizers N-Safe matching post-COVID-19 international guidelines. Product technology transferred to Pharmaceutical Company in Karachi and has already hit the retail market in Karachi (to be introduced across Pakistan). HygeinN, a multipurpose sanitization and disinfectant formula for equipment, surfaces and skin. Bilingual (English and Pakistan’s national language Urdu) screening app (world’s first Urdu app for COVID-19 screening), enabling citizens to self-screen for COVID-19, named COVID Check.
Contact Information
Name: MR. NASIR MANSOOR QURESHI
Address: AIWAN-E-SANAT-O-TIJARAT ROAD MAUVE AREA, SECTOR G-8/1 ISLAMABAD
Website: https://icci.com.pk/
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