Best Digital Accelerator/Incubator Programme Award

The winner of the Pakistan Digital Awards in the Best Digital Accelerator/Incubator Programme category was Zindigi by JS Bank for its flagship initiative, Zindigi Prize. Recognized as Pakistan’s first student-led entrepreneurial platform, it is built “for the students, by the students” to drive real-world impact. The program nurtures a vibrant startup ecosystem across universities — both rural and urban — by providing equal access to mentorship, funding, and global opportunities. Designed to bridge the gap between talent and execution, it equips young founders with the tools, skills, and exposure needed to scale their ideas into sustainable ventures.

Zindigi Prize combines student insights with personalized engagement, a robust always-on WhatsApp community, targeted digital messaging, and dynamic on-ground activations. Its structured journey takes participants from campus-level competitions to regional bootcamps, accelerator programs, and the high-stakes grand finale, where top startups pitch to investors and industry leaders. Along the way, participants gain access to expert mentorship, networking events, and international exposure — fostering a new generation of innovation-driven leaders.

With a vision that extends beyond Pakistan, Zindigi Prize has expanded its footprint internationally, connecting student entrepreneurs across borders and positioning Pakistan as an emerging hub for university-level innovation. By combining social media amplification, hands-on learning, startup exhibitions, and global collaborations, it has created Pakistan’s largest student-driven entrepreneurial community. More than just a competition, Zindigi Prize is a movement — inspiring, empowering, and shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Pakistan and beyond.