Eco-EduTech's innovative idea won the top prize at the British High Commission competition.
Islamabad:
Team Eco-EduTech from Deharki, Sindh won the eighth cycle of Enterprise Challenge Pakistan, an annual inter-school business competition organized by the British High Commission in Islamabad.
The winning team presented an inspiring business idea focused on turning waste materials into educational tools for children with disabilities.
The event, which took place on 18 January and was hosted by British High Commissioner Jane Marriott CMB OBE, was co-presented by King's Trust International and SEED Ventures. The innovative approach highlights involvement and creativity in tackling real-world challenges.
Enterprise Challenge Pakistan is the largest national entrepreneurship competition for students under 18 years of age.
Awards were presented celebrating innovation, climate friendliness, financial viability and impact.
Meanwhile, speaking at the annual inter-school business competition, British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott said that after meeting the exceptional young finalists and hearing their innovative business ideas, and how they are helping their communities, It made me motivated and optimistic going into 2025.
"He is a real credit to Pakistan. I have no doubt that our paths will cross again as he goes on to even greater innovations."
The envoy said this was her second time hosting these finals and it was one of the most inspiring events she had been lucky enough to be a part of.