KARACHI: Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited, through its flagship social investment initiative Tameer, has partnered with NED University of Engineering & Technology to sponsor the regional round of the World Startup Championship – SEE Pakistan 2026, reinforcing its commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation among Pakistan’s youth.
According to a press release issued on Tuesday, the World Startup Championship is an annual international entrepreneurship competition and exhibition that provides students and young innovators with opportunities to transform innovative ideas into successful and sustainable businesses.
The regional competition attracted more than 300 student-led startups from universities across Sindh, offering participants a platform to showcase their business ideas, engage with industry experts, receive professional mentorship, and compete for a place in the national round of the championship.
The collaboration reflects Wafi Energy Pakistan’s broader vision of investing in the country’s emerging entrepreneurial talent. As Pakistan’s startup ecosystem continues to expand, initiatives that bridge academia, industry, and innovative businesses play a crucial role in turning promising ideas into commercially viable enterprises.
Speaking on the occasion, Imran Qureshi, Director Corporate & Government at Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited, said Pakistan’s young entrepreneurs possess the creativity, ambition, and resilience needed to address many of the country’s pressing challenges.
“We are committed to providing young innovators with the platforms and opportunities they need to transform their ideas into sustainable businesses. Our collaboration with NED University and SEE Pakistan reflects our belief that investing in young entrepreneurs today is an investment in Pakistan’s future economic growth,” he said.
Wafi Energy Pakistan stated that as the company continues to expand its presence in the country, its Tameer initiative will remain focused on empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs by supporting businesses that create employment, drive innovation, and contribute to building a stronger and more resilient economy.
