Final Call: Submission Deadline – April 11, 2025!
The KE EPIC Challenge is back, offering startups, researchers, and students the chance to win grants, secure funding, and drive real change in the energy sector.
Have an innovative solution to revolutionize energy efficiency, sustainability, or smart grid technology? Now’s your chance to shine!
Apply now: innovation.ke.com.pk
Why You Should Participate
Win up to PKR 3 million in prize money
Get mentorship & support to scale your venture
Potential equity investment for high-impact solutions
This is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge energy solutions and gain recognition in Pakistan’s power sector!
About EPIC – The Energy Progress & Innovation Challenge
The KE EPIC Challenge builds on the success of KE’s 7/11+ Innovation Challenge, bringing together entrepreneurs, startups, and academia to solve key challenges in the energy sector.
Key Areas of Innovation
Renewable Energy & Sustainability
Smart Grid & AI-powered Energy Solutions
Energy Efficiency & Demand Management
EV Charging Infrastructure
Waste-to-Energy Solutions
Have a groundbreaking idea? Showcase your innovation or tackle one of KE’s challenge statements!
More details: innovation.ke.com.pk
Who Can Apply?
Startups:
Must develop a tech, product, or service aligned with KE’s challenges
Cannot be a reseller of existing products
Ideally based in Pakistan (international startups may apply)
MVP or prototype preferred (not mandatory)
Must be registered by the end of the program to receive awards
Academia (Researchers/Students):
Must be enrolled in an HEC-recognized or global university
Open to faculty, postgraduate, or final-year undergraduate students
Can apply individually or in teams (up to 4 members)
Proposals must be endorsed by a faculty member
This challenge is open to visionaries worldwide—if your solution can reshape Pakistan’s energy future, we want to hear from you!
EPIC Challenge – Terms & Conditions
Original & Innovative Solutions aligned with KE’s challenge statements
Must comply with industry, legal, and safety regulations
Retain full intellectual property rights, but KE gets a non-exclusive license to showcase your work
Submit a detailed project proposal (design, development stages, costs, timeline)
For full terms & eligibility, visit: innovation.ke.com.pk
Deadline: April 11, 2025 – Don’t Miss Out!
This is your moment to power the future of energy!
Apply now: innovation.ke.com.pk
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