Open Call: Elevate Next Startup Challenge (Pakistan)
A national competition to discover, nurture, and launch the next generation of Pakistani innovators.
📅 Deadline: September 20, 2025
🏛️ Donor: Skills Improvement Foundation
💰 Grant Size: $1,000 – $10,000
🏷️ Category: Awards, Prizes & Challenges
🎯 Who Should Apply?
- Early-stage startups and idea-stage entrepreneurs across Pakistan.
- Teams or solo founders building solutions with real impact & scale.
🌐 Focus Themes
Tech for Good
EdTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, FinTech.
Sustainable Ventures
Green Energy, Circular Economy, Waste Management.
Social Impact Startups
Women Empowerment, Disability Inclusion, Rural Development.
Creative & Digital Economy
E-commerce, Content Creation, AI Solutions.
🚀 Participation Stages
- Pre-Seed: Idea-stage with a defined concept; not yet operational.
- Seed: Operating ≤ 24 months with a prototype/MVP or early customer traction.
Shared by Asara For Humanity Network — accelerating youth-led innovation and entrepreneurship across Pakistan.