KARACHI:Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET), ASPIRE Pakistan, IdeaGist and MoITT jointly organized an online event to launch “Call for Ideas for the National Idea Bank Competition 2022″ that was attended by the NIB partners, stakeholders, businessmen, entrepreneurs and vice chancellors of different universities of Pakistan.
Chief Guest, Founder of Akhuat Foundation Dr. Amjad Saqib encouraged young innovators to think out-of-the-box and look at everyday challenges as opportunities to solve, said a statement on Friday.
“All innovators and entrepreneurs are invited to submit their ideas into the NIB competition for recognition, support, mentorship, cash prizes, and access to investors. If the submitted idea were found feasible, we would make it saleable in the market after polishing. Innovation and emerging technologies together can open up new vistas of development and prosperity for Pakistan,” he added.
Addressing the event, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Vali Uddin said that the National Idea Bank (NIB) project is reflective of the commitment and resolve of SSUET to expand in terms of networking, aiming to promote new knowledge and technology so that our beloved country Pakistan may prosper.
An informative presentation was given highlighting the journey of NIB through clips and video.
In the end Call for Ideas for NIB 2022 was announced open.
Earlier Founder of the National Idea Bank, Hassan Syed, welcomed the guests, and thanked all partners, specially the National Host Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology for their leadership role in the NIB.