Dubai Expo 2020 that commenced on October 1 is being held for six months and will conclude on March 31, 2022. Participation from Pakistan has been scheduled over these six months with Punjab showcasing in November. The government of the Punjab would showcase Punjab’s Startup Ecosystem at the Dubai Expo 2020 under the theme of ‘Startups & Innovation.’
During the press conference, the minister gave a detailed briefing on Startup Punjab portal through which potential startups have been selected for Dubai Expo 2020.
He stated, “Punjab government has introduced an online platform, Startup Punjab, developed by PITB. The portal aims at bridging the disconnect between Pakistani startups and international stakeholders under the vision of ‘Invest in Punjab, Buy from Punjab and Work for Punjab.”
Startup Punjab is an initiative to connect startups, investors, consumers and talent from Punjab with potential international stakeholders. The portal will be formally launched by the Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in the coming days.
Registration of startups commenced on September 30, 2021. Of the 311 applications received, 20 were shortlisted by experts based on the marketability of ideas and products and services.
The selected startups will present their products at Dubai Expo 2020 from November 16th to 28th in groups. Other activities include Startup Exhibition & Startup Moot, launch of Startup Punjab Portal, MOU signing with Dubai based organizations for supporting startups in Punjab, Panel Discussions on Startup Ecosystem, South Asia’s New Hub of ICT – Punjab, Pakistan, and a seminar on ‘Showcasing Strengths & Opportunities in ICT Sector of Punjab.’
The overarching purpose of “Startup Punjab” is to boost the ICT industry nationwide and expand the footprint of Pakistan on the global entrepreneurship landscape.
The startups selected for Dubai Expo 2020 are Bookme, Cricflex, Mobokey, Vceela, Poutla Inc, Boltay Haroof, Mytm, Gharpar, BreatheIO, Baby Planet, InstaCare, Nearpeer, WRAP, Dastgyr Technologies, Adlytic AI, TheEPO.com, SocialBu, Deutics Global, EyeAutomate, Aabshar and EMTEN.
