I CAN SMELL FOUNDERS ON THEIR WAY.
THE NEXTPKR Prize Pool
Attendees Expected
Startup Exhibition Stalls
Finalists Pitching Live
Engage in high-impact talks from seasoned Pakistani founders, discover cutting-edge student startups at the exhibition, and network directly with peers, mentors, and investors.
12 selected finalist startups pitch live on stage in front of a high-profile investor panel for a total prize pool of PKR 1M.
Join exclusive networking sessions including the Founders Meet, Founders Tea ("Spill the tea" unscripted stories), and the seated Founders Dinner.
Lead Theme: Green 🟢
Badge collection & stall setup
Initial icebreaker meeting for visiting founders, finalists, and NEIC startups (Lawn)
Recitation, NEIC Welcome, Rector's Address, and Chief Guest (Main Auditorium)
12 teams announced on stage
Keynotes from successful builders in Pakistan
40 startup stalls open for networking | Expo Hall / Lawn
40 stalls, NEIC startups, Investor Corner | Parallel workshops: How to pitch, SECP incorporation, Funding 101, Building with AI
Photo wall & Best Stall Voting
Exhibition Awards Presentation
Founders Tea ("spill the tea" unfiltered stories) → Seated Founders Dinner → Finalist Briefing
Lead Theme: Orange 🧡
Tech check & Judges' briefing
Opening remarks & competition guidelines for all finalists
8 teams: 6 min pitch + 4 min Q&A + 2 min changeover
Prayer break & networking lunch for all attendees
4 teams
While judges deliberate
Lawn
1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Audience Choice Trophy
Shuttles to Bus Stands / Airport
Eligibility: Open to student founders or graduates within 2 years from any Pakistani university. Teams of 1–4 members.
Requirements: Any sector (startup, product, or social initiative) with a working prototype or MVP.
Application Package: Registration form + 10-slide deck + 60-second video.
+ NEIC Incubation Seat
+ Double-F Trophy
Trophy
Official Merch
Feature on NEIC Channels
Any current student or recent graduate (within 2 years) from any recognized university across Pakistan.
No, applications and attendance are completely free.
NEIC provides hosted accommodation on Thursday night (26 Nov) for out-of-city finalists and speakers.
No, startups, working prototypes, MVPs, and early-stage social initiatives are all welcomed.