Startup Competition
Pakistan 2024
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Be part of a groundbreaking competition that ignites innovation and collaboration shaping the future of startups.
Grand Finale
Witness the future of Pakistan's business landscape unfold live! Join us for the Google Cloud Startup Competition and be inspired by innovative ideas on 27th July 2024 at IBA Main Campus Karachi
5
TRACKS
AI & Gen AI, Fintech, Sustainability & Environment, E-Commerce & Connectivity, and Frontier Digital Technology.
PKR 5 Million+
TOTAL CASH PRIZE
25
FINALISTS
Startup Competition Tracks
AI & Generative AI
Calling all the startups pioneering in AI & Gen AI, encompassing machine learning, automation, content creation and beyond.
E-Commerce & Connectivity
Calling all E-Commerce & Connectivity pioneers, reshaping logistics, transforming transport or innovating in any connected commerce space.
FinTech
Calling all the Fintech startups revolutionizing the industry with innovations in payments, DeFi, BNPL, insurtech and beyond
Frontier Digital Technology
Calling innovators in Frontier Digital Technology and revolutionizing SaaS solutions or crafting groundbreaking consumer applications
Sustainability & Environment
Calling startups driving sustainability & environmental impact, addressing 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals with innovative solutions.
Judging Criteria
Strength of
Product
Market
Differentiation
Traction &
Growth Potential
Strength of
team
Your pitch should cover:
PKR 1 Million
Cash Prize for Each Track Winner
Rewards & Prizes
Features on Google Cloud customer blog
Get Introduced to Three Top Venture Capitalists
Opportunity to Get a Range of Exciting Giveaways
T&Cs Applies
PKR 250K
Cash Prize
People’s Choice
Extra recognition awaits the startup with the highest votes through the coveted People's Choice Award. Will your venture win the crowd's favor?
Key Dates & Timeline
April 4, 2024
June 14, 2024
June, 2024
July 24, 2024
July 27, 2024
Applications
open for Startups
open for Startups
Deadline of
Applications
Applications
Virtual workshops
in June
in June
Announcement of
Finalists
Finalists
Main Event &
Announcement
of Winners in
each category.
Announcement
of Winners in
each category.