Al-Khawarizmi Institute of Computer Science (KICS), UET Lahore

Al-Khawarizmi Institute of Computer Science (KICS), UET Lahore

Al-Khwarizmi Institute of Computer Science (KICS) was established in August, 2002 at the University of Engineering & Technology Lahore (UET) for conducting research & development activities in the fields of Computer Science and Information Technology. The institute aims to conduct advanced and high-quality applied research in collaboration with industries and academic institutions on national and international levels to drive the IT revolution in Pakistan and build a knowledge-driven economy. Named after the esteemed Muslim scholar Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi, who made pioneering contributions to mathematics, the institute is dedicated to creating an environment that fosters innovation and product development.

Al-Khwarizmi, often referred to as the father of Algebra and the inventor of algorithms, laid the foundations for modern technology and encryption. His influence is considered crucial to the development of the technology industry. Although the specific details about industries, headquarters, last investment, and investors are unavailable, the institute's focus on research and development in collaboration with industrial and academic partners presents an opportunity for potential investors interested in the advancement of computer science and IT in Pakistan.