Tameer Awards is a nationwide competition, to recognize, celebrate and reward young talent making significant contribution in the national entrepreneurship space.
Meet the Winners and Runners-up of the 11th Tameer Awards 2024 that are set to change lives through their disruptive innovations.
Out of the 465 ideas from all over Pakistan 30 Finalists were shortlisted to compete across six diverse categories.
The finalists were trained through International experts to deliver their final pitches before a panel of renowned industry and start-up leaders from Shell, Unilever, Philip Moris International, K-Electric, Higher Education Commission (HEC), NIC Karachi, IBA Karachi, IoBM and Startup Syndicate.
The winners were announced at a grand ceremony held at Shell House Karachi.
Tameer award winners
Tameer Awards celebrates outstanding young start-ups and entrepreneurs at prototype stage across six categories.
Bright Idea
Winner
Ecofoil-Seal the Flavour
Maryam Butt: Ecofoil offers a reusable, chemical-free alternative to plastic wrap and foil, reducing waste and pollution. Made from organic cotton and beeswax, it is biodegradable, BPA-free, and keeps food fresh by preventing moisture and oxidation.
Runner-up
EF-3F (Environment Friendly Fuel, Feed, Fertilizer)
Faraz Ahmed Awan: EF-3F is an innovative waste-to-value solution that transforms organic waste into clean fuel, nutritious poultry feed, and high-quality fertilizer; reducing costs for industries and farmers while promoting sustainability and environmental conservation.
Circular Economy
Winner
The Natural Fiber Company
Mohammad Faraz Khokhar: The Natural Fiber Company transforms banana stem waste into eco-friendly products like ropes, fabric, and bags. Using solar-powered machines and hand-weaving, they offer sustainable, durable alternatives while preserving craftsmanship.
Runner-up
Royella Foods
Raees Ur Rehman: Royella Foods combats food waste by turning Pakistan’s surplus dates into sustainable products: a nutritious date spread as a sugar alternative, and caffeine-free coffee from date seeds, catering to health-conscious
consumers.
Clean Energy Solutions
Winner
Green City
Zain Ali Siddiqui: Green City is a smart energy management system that optimizes renewable energy use through AI and data analytics. It forecasts energy production, balances supply and demand, and plans for dynamic pricing and consumer engagement.
Runner-up
Voltshare Technology
Umair Atta: Voltshare is a decentralized platform connecting EV owners with homeowners and businesses offering idle charging stations or excess solar energy. This peer-to-peer model reduces costs, promotes sustainability, and enhances charging accessibility.
Empowering Women
Winner
DiabEazy
Mahnor Rizwan: DiabEazy is an AI-powered diabetes management platform offering personalized solutions, telemedicine, educational resources, and a supportive community that helps individuals manage their health and reduce healthcare costs.
Runner-up
Zarai Baramdaat
Areeba Ali: Zarai Baramdaat helps small farmers in Pakistan access international markets by pooling produce to reduce logistics costs. The platform provides end-to-end services, app connectivity, and empowers rural women and farmers.
Technology Innovation
Winner
Fortify
Sidra Shakeel: Fortify is a SaaS-based ERP solution for real estate, streamlining operations like rent collection, CRM, and financial management. It automates processes, improves decision-making, and is tailored for real estate businesses.
Runner-up
LibXR
Ziauddin Rana: LibXR integrates augmented reality (AR) technology into education, making learning more interactive and engaging. With a no-code platform, it empowers teachers to create AR content; promoting accessibility, affordability, and social impact.
Transportation & Mobility
Winner
Naya Raasta
Fahd Ahmed Farid: The idea is to build green roads to reduce heat in cities by using titanium dioxide and dyes in road material to reflect sunlight, improving road durability and lowering maintenance costs. This eco-friendly solution benefits municipalities and urban developers.
Runner-up
EV Square
Aiman Shafique: EV Square provides affordable electric vehicle solutions through retrofitting, eco-friendly conversions, and local battery manufacturing. It targets B2B and B2C markets, offering lower costs and enhanced features like regenerative braking.
Eligibility criteria:
You are eligible to apply if you:
- Are a Pakistani national
- Between 18-40
- Have a registered business entity less than 3 years old
- Or an idea at prototype stage
- In order to enter the competition, you must fill in all mandatory fields and answer all questions within the application form available on Sign Up | 11th Tameer Awards 2024.
- If your application is selected, you will be contacted by a member of the Tameer team to confirm your participation and secure your spot in the competition.
- Please make sure all information provided is accurate and updated
How to apply?
Submitting an entry:
- In order to enter the competition, you must fill in all mandatory fields and answer all questions within the application form available on Sign Up | 11th Tameer Awards 2024.
- If your application is selected, you will be contacted by a member of the Tameer team to confirm your participation and secure your spot in the competition.
- Please make sure all information provided is accurate and updated
What's in it for me?
All finalists will receive
- Cash Prizes for the winner and runners-up in each category
- Pitch coaching and mentoring by International and local experts
- Valuable business networking with the key industry players
- Exposure through Tameer platforms
- Media Coverage
What is the process?
- Cash Prizes for the winner and runners-up in each category
- Pitch coaching and mentoring by International and local experts
- Valuable business networking with the key industry players
- Exposure through Tameer platforms
- Media Coverage