Pakistan Conference at Harvard 2026

Innovation & Ideas Forum

A startup pitch competition showcasing Pakistan's most promising founders. Pitch your venture to leading VCs and operators on the Harvard stage.

The Competition

$10,000 USD Non-Dilutive Prize

Sponsored by the Pakistan Business Council, the Innovation & Ideas Forum invites early-stage founders building for Pakistan to pitch live at the Pakistan Conference at Harvard 2026.

Selected startups will present to a panel of venture capitalists, operators, and industry leaders. The winning team receives a $10,000 USD non-dilutive cash prize - no equity taken, no strings attached.

Expert Panel

Judges

To be announced.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

We are sector-agnostic. Our only requirements are:

  • At least 1 Pakistani founder
  • Startup is early stage (seed or pre-seed) with no more than $1M in dilutive funding raised
  • If selected to pitch at the final, at least one founder must be willing and able to travel to Boston, covering their own travel costs

Ready to Pitch?

Applications are now open. Submit your venture for consideration by the selection committee.

Apply Now

Beyond the Competition

More at the Conference

Qawwali Night

An evening celebrating the Sufi qawwali tradition - a cultural centerpiece of the conference experience.

Poetry & Art Display

Contemporary Pakistani art and literary works showcased alongside the conference proceedings.

More to Come

More announcements to follow. Stay tuned for the full conference program.