Shell Pakistan announces the 11th Tameer Awards 2024, a nationwide competition designed to recognize, celebrate, and reward young entrepreneurial talent driving innovation across the country. The competition is open to entrepreneurs between 18-40 years old, with registered businesses less than three years old or ideas at the prototype stage.

This year’s Tameer Awards are organized into six thematic categories, each aimed at spotlighting innovative startups making a significant impact. Aspiring entrepreneurs can now apply to turn their visionary ideas into reality and join the league of Pakistan’s most promising innovators.

Tameer Awards 2024 Categories:

1. Bright Ideas
   This category celebrates early-stage entrepreneurs with high-potential, innovative ideas at the prototype stage. It recognizes disruptive concepts with strong growth potential across any sector.
2. Circular Economy
   Startups driving the transition to a circular economy can apply under this category, which focuses on sustainability. This includes ventures tackling waste reduction, sustainable packaging, resource regeneration, and more.
3. Clean Energy Solutions
   Clean energy innovators offering disruptive solutions—such as off-grid technologies, energy efficiency, and clean tech—are encouraged to apply in this category, focusing on Pakistan’s energy future.
4. Empowering Women
   This category celebrates startups dedicated to gender empowerment, uplifting women in the workplace, marketplace, and community, and helping to improve their socio-economic standing.
5. Technology Innovation
   This category is for entrepreneurs leveraging tech to disrupt industries like e-commerce, health, education, and IT, enhancing efficiency and improving quality of life with smart innovations.
6. Transportation and Mobility
   Entrepreneurs offering low-carbon, inclusive transport solutions or innovations that enhance mobility accessibility can apply here. The category highlights ventures addressing transportation’s environmental and social challenges.

What’s in it for the Finalists?

Selected finalists will receive:

• Cash prizes for winners and runners-up in each category.
• Pitch coaching and mentoring by international and local experts.
• Business networking opportunities with key industry players.
• Media coverage and exposure through Tameer platforms.

Application Timeline:

• Application Open: September 16th
• Application Close: October 15th
• Finalists Announcement: October 25th
• Pitch Preparation: October 28th – November 15th
• Grand Finale: November 21st 2024 

Young entrepreneurs are encouraged to seize this opportunity to showcase their ideas and receive the support they need to take their businesses to the next level. For more information and to apply, visit the 11th Tameer Awards 2024 application form here.