Dr. Yasar Ayaz, Chairman/CPD at the National Center of Artificial Intelligence - NCAI, Pakistan), highlighted the critical need to bridge the gap between academic innovation and industrial application at
#STED2025.
He pointed out that while Pakistani universities are making strides in developing technologies up to Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4–6, industry engagement typically begins at TRL 7–9—creating a 'valley of death' in the innovation pipeline.
Dr. Ayaz reaffirmed NCAI’s commitment, alongside the National Task Force on AI, to support STED and the Planning Commission’s vision of leveraging science, technology, and engineering for Pakistan’s sustainable development.
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