Mode Mobility (Pvt.) Ltd. is an engineering and design startup developing a line of battery-electric scooters as a sustainable solution for urban mobility. The company is in an advanced stage of product development, especially targeting women riders to facilitate them to travel easily from one place to another.

Focus Group session was conducted for DHA Suffa University Students and Staff by Mode Mobility under the management of Industrial Liaison Officer, Engr. Naveed Ahmed Khatri. Interested participants were given a test ride after filing the registration form and feedbacks were taken about the user experience after their ride. This interactive 1-1 session with design team was beneficial for DSU students and staff who use 2-wheeler as their daily mode of commute. Moreover, Mode Mobility team got the opportunity to gain live feedback from prospective customers and their opinion about electric scooters along with the required data collection.

DHA Suffa University (DSU) signed an MoU with Karachi Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Malir (KWCCI) to promote various avenues of collaboration between the two organizations. Both the organizations agreed to promote women entrepreneurship through various events, seminars, workshops, trainings etc. The MoU will help provide many opportunities for the women entrepreneurs, both at the chamber and DSU, to start, establish and grow their business. Present for the MoU signing ceremony for Karachi Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Malir (KWCCI) was Ms Nazli Abid, Chairperson KWCCI. Representing DSU was Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saeed Minhas – Pro-VC, Ms Subeika Rizvi- Chairperson Women Empowerment Society, Ms Saima Sardar- Director SSCC.

Students of the Mechanical Engineering Department’s third semester went on a field trip to the Pakistan Industrial and Technology Park (PI&TP) on January 18, 2023. They were joined on the trip by Engr. Hassaan Hussain, Assistant Professor in the ME department. The students took a tour of the PI&TP exhibit area, where they observed a variety of components developed by various organisations. The students also had the opportunity to interact with officers working at the park, and learn about the processes and techniques used in the production of the components.

In conclusion, the field trip to the Pakistan Industrial and Technology Park was a valuable learning experience for the third-semester students of the Mechanical Engineering Department. The students were exposed to the latest technologies and practices used in the industry and had the opportunity to interact with professionals working in the field, which will help in their overall understanding of the subject.