Startup World Cup is World’s largest startup competition where finalist startups pitch for a $1M investment prize at the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley, USA. Startup World Cup Pakistan 2022 National Final was organized on 18th August 2022 at Air University Islamabad.
Air Marshal Javaid Ahmed, Vice Chancellor, shared his vision of transforming Air University into a leading Entrepreneurial University in Pakistan contributing toward building an Innovation Economy in Pakistan. Imran Jattala, the CEO, of Innovators Garage (IG), thanked Air University management and shared his vision of building a $500 Billion Innovation Economy in Pakistan by 2030.
Startup World Cup is part of the innovative entrepreneurial initiatives being launched under the $500 Billion Innovation Economy vision.
Innovators Garage (IG) in partnership with Pakistan National Investor Portal (PNIP) and Air University Islamabad organized a nationwide outreach campaign for Startup World Cup Pakistan. Out of 200+ Startup applications, 12 shortlisted startups pitched for Ticket to Silicon Valley Global Finale of Startup World Cup. Startup World Cup Pakistan 2022 was judged by an esteemed jury of Local and International Judges and Startup Orbit-Ed was declared National Winner.

The Startup World Cup Pakistan 2022 held along with the Global Innovation Ecosystem Summit #GIES22. Global Innovation Ecosystem Summit #GIES22 brought about an extravaganza of Innovation Thought Leaders (Entrepreneurs, Investors, Corporates, Universities, and Government) from leading organizations in Pakistan to discourse on innovative strategies to build a vibrant Innovation Economy in Pakistan.

AVM Asad Ikram, Principal Advisor, Innovators Garage (IG) shared his vision of transforming academia into innovation engines by transforming 100,000 undergraduate Final Year Projects (FYP in 230 Universities. This transformation can make 300M man-hours worth of effort productive. Air Cdre Afzaal Ahmed, in his address, appreciated the contribution of Innovators Garage (IG) and shared the vision of Air University leading the Innovation Economy in Pakistan.

Innovators Garage (IG), and Air University jointly organized the Startup World Cup Pakistan 2022 National Final.
Startup World Cup methodology is to focus on launching disruptive startups that are:
- Impact-centered
- Profit minded
- Market-driven
Winner Startup, Orbit-Ed will compete at Startup World Cup (SWC) Grand Finale event in San Francisco, USA. And it will compete for a US$1,000,000 investment prize. Startup World Cup is a global conference and competition that brings together:
- The top startups
- VCs
- Entrepreneurs
- World-class tech CEOs
Startup World Cup is partnering with some of the world’s largest conferences and tech events. The purpose is to host 70+ regional startup competitions for North America, Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, and Australia.

Innovators Garage (IG) is bridging Silicon Valley to Indus Valley. Innovators Garage (IG) is a Global Management Consulting Firm. We are serving the world’s leading businesses, governments, and institutions to unlock growth through Innovation & Startup Ecosystems. We are bridging Silicon Valley to Indus Valley. Our mission is to make Pakistan a Top-50 Innovative Nation with a $500 Billion Innovation Economy by 2030.
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About the Author: Imran Jattala is Co-Founder of Innovators Garage (IG) — Innovation Consulting — Design of IDEO, Innovation of Strategies & Strategy of McKinsey with a mission to make Pakistan a Top-50 Innovative Nation with a $500B Innovation Economy by 2030. He tweets at @ImJattala