ORIC Manager Zareesh Zahra presented a remarkable progress review of ORIC, highlighting key milestones such as the IP Success Story and the development of success stories to showcase achievements. She also provided a detailed update on the industrial visits initiated by ORIC and shared the comprehensive plan for the second round of the Faculty Industry Engagement Program. Ms. Zahra further elaborated on the academic linkages established through IU ORIC’s active participation in multiple forums and outlined the current focus areas, including strategies for advancing research commercialization efforts. Dr. Nassar emphasized the importance of adopting a multidisciplinary approach and fostering independent thinking among students & faculty to prepare them for addressing real-world challenges effectively.