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National Center of Artificial Intelligence (NCAI)

A leading hub of innovation & scientific research in field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and its closely affiliated fields.

NCAI Background

2016

HEC Opens Call for Proposals

HEC” announced a call for proposals inviting researchers and organizations to submit proposals for funding and support in 2016. The focus of the call was likely on a specific area of study or project. 

2016
2017
  • After rigorous evaluation
  • NUST Islamabad
  • UET Peshawar
  • UET Karachi
  • UET Lahore
  • CUI Islamabad
  • PU Lahore

were selected for placement of a Lab

2017
NUST-150x150
2018

NUST was selected for the placement of Secretariat and to spearhead the initiative

2018
NCAI
2018

NCAI was established on a consortium model in all partner universities under the leadership

of NUST

2018

National Centre of Artificial Intelligence (NCAI)

is the latest technology initiative of the Government of Pakistan. The Centre is developed on a consortium model consisting of 6 prominent public sector universities with 9 specialized research centres spread across Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, and Headquartered at NUST H-12 Islamabad.

Our Mission

To facilitate researchers in the field of scientific research and AI to help them establish and grow Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry while following international trends along with seeking solutions to the indigenous problems of Pakistan through AI to reinvest our knowledge-based economies.

Our Vision

To become a leading hub of innovation and scientific research in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and play a defining role in Pakistan’s economy.

Achievements

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International Collaborations

Core Labs

The National Center of Artificial Intelligence is a consortium of 9 Labs in over 6 major universities across Pakistan.

Deep Learning Lab

National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad

Intelligent Field Robotics Lab

National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad

Medical Imaging & Diagnostics Lab

COMSATS, Islamabad

Intelligent Systems Design Lab

UET, Peshawar

Intelligent Information Processing Lab

UET, Peshawar

Smart City Lab

NEDUET, Karachi

Neurocomputation Lab

NEDUET, Karachi

Intelligent Criminology Lab

UET, Lahore

Agent Based Computational Lab

Punjab University, Lahore

National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad

  • Aerial and Ground
  • Navigation and Mobility
  • Precision Agriculture

National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad

  • Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality
  • Smart Traffic Management & Control

NEDUET, Karachi

  • Disaster Management
  • AI in Agriculture
  • AI in Climate
  • AI in Security

UET, Peshawar

  • AI in Healthcare
  • AI in Mining & Resource estimation

UET, Peshawar

  • AI in Healthcare
  • Application of AI to diagnose diseases in medical images
  • (X-Ray, CT-Scan, MRI etc.)

COMSATS, Islamabad

  • AI in Healthcare
  • AI in Mining & Resource estimation

UET, Lahore

Policy Contributions

Input/Recommendations on Preliminary Study on Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for UNESCO
UNESCO
Policy Consultation with COMSTECH on AI Ethics and Regulatory Aspects
COMSTECH
Think Future (7 Technologies) Implementation Plan
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Utilization Plan of Robotics and AI in Industry
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Framework for Growth and Development in in Punjab Through AI and its Related Technologies
Ministry Of Science And Technology
STI Policy, Focusing on AI and Emerging Technologies
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Policy Input on Emerging Technologies for National Research Agenda (NRA)
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Space Vision Reforms, 2040
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Emerging Technologies – Vision 2050 Development Plan
Ministry Of Science And Technology
National Emerging Technologies Governance Framework (NETGF)
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Comments/Recommendations on Growing Indo-US Cooperation in AI
Ministry Of Science And Technology
AI & Robotics Utilization Plan
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Growth and Development of Punjab Through AI
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Master Plan for Animation
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Concept Note Singular Priority Area S&T Cooperation with Saudi Arabia
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Layout of Developmental Activities at National and International Level, Def R&D
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Role of Academia in AI Governance Framework, Def R&D
Ministry Of Science And Technology
ToRs for AI & AT Taskforce Governance Framework, Def R&D NUST
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Articulation, Vision and Guiding Principles for Using AI in a Lawful Manner, Def R&D NUST
Ministry Of Science And Technology

Collaborations

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