Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem Shines at HBL P@SHA ICT Awards 2025

The HBL P@SHA ICT Awards 2025 celebrated the best of Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, showcasing innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. Recognizing these outstanding contributions, P@SHA, in collaboration with HBL, honored startups, companies, and student teams driving the country’s digital future.

These awards celebrate excellence across multiple sectors of technology from AI and fintech to sustainability, education, and community impact. This year’s winners represent the best of Pakistan’s talent, proving that the country’s digital future is both promising and globally competitive.

Congratulations to all the winners and runners-up for their achievements and contributions to Pakistan’s innovation landscape.

HBL P@SHA ICT Awards 2025 Winners List

CategoryWinnerProduct/Platform
Research & DevelopmentNescop TechnologiesCorrosion Control Systems
StartupFortanixor.comFortanixor
Big Data AnalyticsNadra Technologies Ltd.e-Sahulat
Internet of Things (IoT)DynaSys NetworksALEF
Artificial IntelligenceCygnus Creative Software Pvt. Ltd.Orbit-Ed
Sustainability & Environment (Set 1)AabsharAabshar-WQI
Marketing SolutionsThe Synergates Business SolutionPulse CX
Security SolutionsRapidevOwlsense
Professional ServicesSoftech WorldwideVidizmo
ICT ServicesCovalent Pvt LtdTaabiir Platform
Finance & Accounting (Fintech)Innovative Pvt LtdiEngage
Top ExporterSystems Limited
Export GrowthRemire Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd.
Gender DiversityContour Software (Pvt.) Ltd.
CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)NETSOL Technologies
Tertiary StudentsInstitute of Space TechnologyGeoGemma (Google Research)
Senior StudentsFazaia Inter College Jinnah CampSenseGuard
Junior StudentsUtech Digital EducationGeneric Care
Digital GovernmentKP Culture & Tourism AuthorityTourist Management Information System
TransportMonitSentinel Road Safety
Supply Chain & LogisticsLOADe Technology (Pvt.) Ltd.LOADe Tech
ManufacturingMTronic
Engineering & ConstructionKodifly LimitedSpatialSense
AgricultureZarai MandiZarai Mandi Mobile App
Sustainability & Environment (Set 2)DynaSys NetworksAutomated Flood Warning
EducationTeach the World FoundationDigital MicroSchools
Indigenous/Regional ServicesGlobal Animal Passport RegistrationAnimal Passport
Community ServicesKhudi VenturesMilKar Pakistan
MarketplacesHighfyHighfy
Tourism & HospitalityBookmeBookme Platform
Digital Marketing & AdvertisingThe SquarePegCMOontheGO
Retail & DistributionQuickgen TechnologiesScientix
Real EstateDigiEstate (Pvt.) Ltd.DigiEstate Platform
CategoryRunner-Up(s)Product / Platform
Research & DevelopmentXylexa (Pvt) LtdXyCAD
StartupAabshar; Concept Loop (Pvt.) Ltd.Aabshar-WQI; EcoGrete
Big Data AnalyticsTech Sirat Technologies; Sofcom Private LimitedDawaAppTak; Harmony (HCM Software)
Internet of Things (IoT)RapidNet Connect; Concept Loop (Pvt.) Ltd.RapidNet; EcoGrete®
Artificial IntelligenceUnikrew Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd.; Covalent Pvt LtdFaceoff (Digital Identity Platform); AVA
Sustainability & Environment (Aabshar-WQI)Ecoplast; ScitforteEcoplast; ESG
Marketing SolutionsSocial ChampSocial Champ
Security SolutionsQBS Co; Meraal Cyber SecurityLockkeyz; Threat Fence
Professional Services (Legal, HR, etc.)Cygnus Creative Software Pvt. Ltd.; Tribe ConsultingOrbit-Ed; Sales Whisperer AI
ICT ServicesTENPEARLS (Pvt.) Ltd.; DynaSys Networks; SyntecX Solutions Pvt. Ltd.Symbox (Low-Code BPA); ALEF; SyntracX
Finance & Accounting (Fintech)LOVE FOR DATA; QuintessentiaGraphMind (Transaction Monitoring); Hisaab Dost
Top ExporterContour Software (Pvt.) Ltd.
Export GrowthContour Software (Pvt.) Ltd.
Gender DiversityWRP (Pvt.) Ltd.; LantroTech
CSRSybrid Pvt. Ltd.Sybrid Pvt. Ltd.
Tertiary Students — Runners-UpNational University of Sciences & Technology (NUST); NUST CEME; Fatima Jinnah Women University, RawalpindiOsteoScreen; Swift Chip Nexus; Speech-Enabled Machine Translation for Pakistani Languages
Tertiary Students — Appreciation AwardsInstitute of Space Technology; Bahria University; Bahria University IslamabadDesign & Development of Digital Twin for 1U CubeSat; NeuroScanAI; AI-Driven Wheat Rust Detection
Senior Students — Runner-UpAitchison CollegeAegisRx
Senior Students — Appreciation AwardsClonLara; Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Karachi; Lahore Grammar SchoolEarth Warriroz Story Land; Blind Tech Revolution; NutriMama
Junior Students — Runner-Up(s)American Lycetuff DNK; American Lycetuff DNK; Utech Digital EducationSmart Touchless Water Tap; Blind Glasses; Road Eye
Junior Students — Appreciation AwardsGHSS No. 1 Kohat; Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan School Karimabad; American Lycetuff DNKIoT-Based Home Automation (ESP MCU + MIT App); Website & Smart Chatbot for Small Businesses; Smart Dustbin
Digital Government, Govt. & Citizen ServicesNadra Technologies Limited; KP IT Boarde-Sahulat; Dastak
TransportEJMIRAL Aviation SystemsAEROST
Supply Chain & LogisticsSyntecX Solutions (Where.Works); MonitWhere.Works (Smart Workforce Mgmt); E-Sealing
ManufacturingMarkhor3DM3D Markhor3D D8500 Enabler 3D Printer
Engineering & ConstructionRADWI Electronics (Pvt) Ltd.; Homevism (SMC-Pvt.)AccessIO (Smart Locks); Homevism
AgricultureDynaSys NetworksIoT Smart Farms
Sustainability & Environment (Flood Warning)EcoGenEcoGreatea
EducationGLOWSIMS Educational Services (Pvt.) Ltd.Glowsims
Indigenous / Regional ServicesPakistan Data Management Services; Hire in Pak (Pvt.) Ltd.Easy Pashto Keyboard; Hire in Pakistan
Community ServicesSystems LimitedHami
MarketplacesMarkaz Technologies; Shahruh Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd.Markaz App; Printable.pk
Tourism & HospitalityNot specified
Digital Marketing & AdvertisingTorontoDigitsSEO Repair Kit
Retail & DistributionNetstech Software SolutionsCloudPOS
Real EstateNot specified

Driving Innovation in Pakistan

The P@SHA ICT Awards 2025 are more than a celebration of winners they are a reminder of the limitless potential within Pakistan’s startup ecosystem. Each startup, student team, and visionary leader showcased here proves that innovation is not confined by resources but fueled by passion, resilience, and determination. As these changemakers continue to push boundaries, they inspire the next generation of dreamers to build, to create, and to believe that Pakistan can stand tall as a hub of global innovation.

The winners of the HBL P@SHA ICT Awards 2025 reflect the breadth and depth of Pakistan’s innovation ecosystem. From young student teams designing impactful solutions, to established companies driving exports and global recognition, these awards underline the fact that Pakistan is steadily making its mark in the global technology landscape.

As the ecosystem grows, initiatives like these awards not only recognize achievement but also inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs to innovate, build, and transform industries.

Congratulations once again to all the winners and participants for their inspiring contributions!

FAQ

Q1: What are the P@SHA ICT Awards?

The P@SHA ICT Awards are an annual recognition of innovation and excellence in Pakistan’s technology sector, honoring startups, established companies, and student innovators across multiple categories.

Q2: Who organizes the P@SHA ICT Awards?

The awards are organized by P@SHA (Pakistan Software Houses Association), in collaboration with partners like HBL, to celebrate and promote Pakistan’s growing ICT industry.

Q3: Which categories were included in the 2025 awards?

The 2025 awards featured categories such as Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Internet of Things, Big Data, Sustainability, Education, Tourism, Digital Government, and more, highlighting the diversity of Pakistan’s startup ecosystem.

Q4: Why are the runners-up also important?

Runners-up represent some of the most promising innovators in Pakistan’s tech space. Even though they didn’t take the top spot, their solutions are making real impact and showcase the depth of talent in the ecosystem.

Q5: How can startups participate in future P@SHA ICT Awards?

Startups and companies can apply through P@SHA’s official ICT Awards portal, where applications are announced annually. They go through a rigorous judging process before winners and runners-up are finalized.