Youth Innovation Challenge 2026

The Youth Innovation Challenge 2026 is a national innovation competition run under the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme to identify and support young innovators, entrepreneurs and student-led startups. It accepts ideas, early-stage startups and final-year projects across a wide range of sectors including AI, health, agriculture, climate, education and the digital economy. Winners receive cash prizes, recognition, mentorship and may gain access to incubation and investment support. The competition is targeted at university students based in Sindh.

Cash prizes up to PKR 1,000,000; national recognition; mentorship and networking opportunities; potential incubation and investment support.

University students across Sindh; individuals and teams are eligible; applicants may apply with just an idea, early-stage startup or final-year project.

Complete the online application form on the PMYP official website (https://pmpy.gov.pk) or scan the QR code on official posters.