(Historic Moment at the University of Agriculture Peshawar: Prof. Muhammad Subhan Qureshi (President, Dairy Science Park), Prof. Sarzamin Khan (Vice Chancellor, UAP), retired professors, and colleagues following the signing of the MoU for establishing the Livestock Entrepreneurship Development Center (LEDC) at the University of Agriculture Peshawar, on 4 August 2026.)
Peshawar, Pakistan | 4 August 2026
The University of Agriculture Peshawar (UAP) and Dairy Science Park (DSP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the establishment of the Livestock Entrepreneurship Development Center (LEDC) at the University of Agriculture Peshawar.
The MoU was signed by Prof. Muhammad Subhan Qureshi, President of Dairy Science Park, and Prof. Sarzamin Khan, Vice Chancellor of the University of Agriculture Peshawar. The proposed Center represents a new milestone in strengthening academia–industry–government collaboration to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, technology commercialization, and sustainable livestock development in Pakistan.
The LEDC is envisioned as a national demonstration center for the replication of the Dairy Science Park Triple Helix Model of Good Governance, while simultaneously serving as a supporting institution for the implementation of DSP Egypt and the proposed DSP International Coordination and Technology Transfer Unit (ICTTU). It will facilitate entrepreneurship among students, researchers, veterinarians, livestock farmers, women, and youth, while supporting the commercialization of innovative technologies across the livestock value chain.
The proposed areas of collaboration include:
- Entrepreneurship education and business incubation;
- Technology transfer and commercialization;
- Research and innovation partnerships;
- Startup acceleration and investment facilitation;
- Professional skills development and certification;
- Digital agriculture and smart livestock systems;
- Renewable energy integration in livestock enterprises;
- International networking and collaborative projects; and
- Joint resource mobilization with national and international development partners.
The Center will operate under a Joint Steering Committee representing the University, Dairy Science Park, industry, government agencies, entrepreneurs, alumni, and development partners. Both institutions also intend to mobilize financial and technical support to establish the Center as a sustainable platform for livestock innovation and entrepreneurship.
The MoU was signed during a visit of retired professors to the Office of the Vice Chancellor. On the occasion, the delegation also discussed matters relating to the refund of unjustified income tax deductions from the salaries of retired professors. The meeting reflected the University’s commitment to constructive engagement with its retired faculty while simultaneously opening a new chapter of collaboration for future generations of students, entrepreneurs, and livestock professionals.
The establishment of the LEDC builds upon Dairy Science Park’s fifteen-year journey in promoting sustainable livestock development through the Triple Helix Model of Academia–Industry–Government collaboration. Recognized as a United Nations SDG Action and actively expanding its international partnerships, DSP continues to strengthen its mission of generating decent employment, enhancing food security, promoting innovation, and supporting sustainable economic development in Pakistan and beyond.