Calling all innovators, dreamers, and disruptors! 💡 The World Startup Championship 2025 is now open for applications — and it’s your chance to pitch your startup or scaleup idea for a shot at $10,000 in cash prizes and national recognition. 🇵🇰💰
Whether you’re a university student with a functional prototype or a growing business already earning revenue, this is the platform to elevate your entrepreneurial journey.
🌍 What Is the World Startup Championship?
Part of SEE Pakistan 2025, one of the country’s biggest entrepreneurship expos, the World Startup Championship connects visionary founders with investors, mentors, and startup leaders from across Pakistan.
🎯 Organized by:
- Association of Private Sector Universities of Pakistan (APSUP)
- Superior University
- With Folklore Magazine as a proud Community & Media Partner 📰
👥 Who Can Apply?
The competition welcomes startups and scaleups at different growth stages:
🔹 For Startups
- Must have a validated prototype
- University students with a viable idea and working prototype are also encouraged
🔸 For Scaleups
- Must be in operation since at least last year
- Should have earned minimum $10,000 in annual revenue
🏆 Sectors You Can Compete In
There’s a category for every kind of innovator! Choose from:
- Technology & Digital Innovation
- Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction
- Fashion, Textile & Lifestyle
- Environmental Sustainability & Climate Tech
- Agriculture & Food Systems
- Social Impact, Art & Design
- Logistics, Transportation & Mobility
- Creative Industries & Education
- Health, Wellness & Sports
- Mining & Raw Material
💸 What’s in It for You?
Besides the thrill of pitching on a national stage, here’s what’s up for grabs:
- 🏅 Cash prizes up to $10,000
- 🤝 Access to investors, mentors, and accelerators
- 🌐 Networking with Pakistan’s leading entrepreneurs and academic institutions
- 🧭 Real-time feedback to grow your business
- 📣 National exposure in a rapidly growing startup ecosystem
⏳ Deadline & How to Apply
- 📅 Application Deadline: 31st May 2025
- 📥 Apply Now: https://seepakistan.com.pk/apply-now-wsc25/
✅ Be sure to mention Folklore Magazine as your reference during the application process!
🚨 Don’t Miss Out!
This isn’t just a competition — it’s a launchpad for your ideas, your business, and your future. Whether you’re solving real-world problems or creating lifestyle breakthroughs, World Startup Championship 2025 is where ideas take flight. ✈️
