Lahore Knowledge Park (LKP) is an under-construction
science park
A science park (also called a "university research park", "technology park”, "technopark", “technopole", or a "science and technology park" (STP)) is defined as being a property-based development that accommodates and fosters the growt ...
located on a 852 acres located on Bedian Road in
Lahore District,
Pakistan
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.
Owned and managed by the Lahore Knowledge Park Company with an initial investment of
$1 billion, of which $200 million is invested by
Government of Punjab. The project is designed by
Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan is an American business consulting firm. It offers market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting, and corporate training. It has about 45 offices in the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe; the principal office is in Sa ...
. The park include's universities, science and innovation hubs, a retail and central business district, a residential district, an entertainment zone and green areas.
Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Center
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Services
* Nephrology and Renal Trans ...
is under construction in the park.
Masterplan
The park's masterplan divides it into five categories:
* life sciences and bio-technology,
* design and creative industry,
* information technology,
* computer sciences
* and science and engineering
As of 2016, the
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology and
Lancaster University will jointly set up a graduate school in the park.
Information Technology University will also move its campus to the park.
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lahore Knowledge Park Company
Science parks in Pakistan
Information technology in Pakistan
Science and technology in Punjab, Pakistan