Islamabad, Pakistan— National Incubation Center (NIC), buzzed with electrifying energy as the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Islamabad brought together Pakistan’s brightest young innovators for the highly anticipated Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) Pitch Competition.
With bold ideas, breakthrough technology, and unstoppable passion, student founders took center stage—turning the event into a powerful showcase of the country’s next generation of changemakers.
The GSEA, EO’s flagship global initiative, empowers student entrepreneurs by giving them a platform to pitch, gain mentorship, and connect with influential industry leaders across borders.
Ten Startups. Fifteen Minutes. One Chance to Impress.
From AI-powered solutions to sustainability-focused ventures, ten dynamic startups from top institutions—including NUST, Riphah International University, Pak Austria Fachhochschule, Fatima Jinnah Women University, AIR University, and NUML—battled it out in a fast-paced pitch showdown.
A distinguished panel of judges brought sharp industry expertise to the competition:
• Rohma Labeeb, Accelerate Prosperity
• Bilal Farooq Khan, Ecosystem Support Consultant, AP
• Amber Nosheen, Director, Prosol
• Mariam Abdullah Abbasi, Founder & MD, Direct Trading
• Hatim Tabani, Director, Tabani Group of Companies
• Dr. Muhammad Usman, Consultant, Quest AI
• Muazzima Batool Agha, Community Engagement Manager, NIC Islamabad
NIC Islamabad supported the event as the official venue and strategic partner.
And the Winners Are…
The evening concluded with a vibrant awards ceremony celebrating exceptional entrepreneurial talent:
Winner: Office Flow AI — led by Alina Nasir
Prize: PKR 100,000
Recognized for outstanding innovation and a scalable business model.
Runner-Up: HemAidx — represented by Shaheer Ahmed
Prize: PKR 50,000
Honored for impactful problem-solving and strong growth potential.
Both teams received certificates, exclusive mentorship access, strategic guidance, and coveted networking opportunities with industry experts—support designed to help them scale to the next level.
“These students aren’t just pitching ideas—they’re building the future.”
EO Islamabad GSEA Chair Mr. Omais Khattak celebrated the participants’ passion and drive:
“The creativity we witnessed today is nothing short of inspiring. Competitions like GSEA are more than wins or loses—they’re about learning, showing up, and becoming better entrepreneurs. We’re proud to champion these young innovators and help them turn bold ideas into real-world impact.”
Reaffirming EO Islamabad’s commitment, he added:
“GSEA is part of our responsibility to give back. We’re investing in the next generation of leaders through mentorship, resources, and global exposure—helping them dream bigger and build stronger.”
Through GSEA, EO Islamabad continues to cultivate a powerful ecosystem where young founders gain the tools, confidence, and connections needed to turn visionary ideas into sustainable, impactful businesses.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
