Karakoram International University

Karakoram International University is a public, multi-campus university serving Gilgit-Baltistan with a regional, community-oriented character and a research and innovation mission. Its main campus in Gilgit is complemented by campuses in Hunza, Ghizer, and Diamer, extending access to communities and partners across the mountainous territory. The Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization is intended to bridge academia and industry by addressing local needs and supporting entrepreneurial ideas, while KIU Enterprises provides a commercial arm for market-oriented research outputs and startup formation. Research support has included Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission and Pakistan Science Foundation, alongside development and regional-government partners.