Our Ongoing Programmes
Enterprise Challenge Pakistan
Enterprise Challenge Pakistan (ECP) is a pan-Pakistan, inter-school competition that encourages young people to explore entrepreneurship as a career path. ECP is essentially a business simulation challenge where students playing in teams of four or five employ their creativity in cyber scenarios. It is offered to secondary school students within the age bracket of 13-16 years in various schools across the country.
SEED Ventures is the founding partner in Pakistan and is responsible for the execution and delivery of the Enterprise Challenge in Pakistan. The King’s Trust International (KTI) and the British Deputy High Commission (BDHC) have extended their support for Enterprise Challenge Pakistan.
IMARAH
Imarah is a women empowerment project designed with the vision of uplifting the community in Karachi’s Mehran Town by economically empowering the women living in the community. The programme focuses on early-stage learning, vocational skills training, and entrepreneurship for women. It is being delivered with the support of the Fahmida Begum Foundation, COSARAF Foundation, and Team Taleem.
Parwaaz
Parwaaz is a comprehensive eight-month initiative designed to empower entrepreneurs from the Dehli Punjabi Saudagaran (DPS) community to scale their businesses and enhance their livelihoods.
This programme is led by SEED Ventures in partnership with ATCO Laboratories and the Dehli Punjabi Saudagaran Foundation (DPSF) community, combining cross-sector expertise to support community-led enterprises through a culturally sensitive and participant-centered approach.
2nd Life Pakistan
2nd Life Pakistan is a national initiative by Unilever Pakistan, SEED Ventures, and UNDP that reimagines sustainability by transforming waste into opportunity. The programme empowers individuals, startups, and innovators to develop practical, scalable solutions for managing Pakistan’s growing waste crisis.
With a focus on the circular economy and sustainable innovation, 2nd Life supports ideas at both the conceptual and growth stages across diverse waste streams, ranging from plastics and food to textiles, construction, e-waste, and beyond.
Developing Entrepreneurship Leadership Tangible Acumen Acceleration Programme
The DELTA Acceleration Programme is exclusively designed for participants who were a part of DELTA Cycle 1 initiated in 2019 and DELTA Cycle 2 initiated in 2022. This unique acceleration programme aims to address the specific challenges faced by the esteemed alumni, concerning scalability and sustainability. DELTA Acceleration Programme aims to provide the participants with tailored solutions and support.
Jubilee Life Insurance University Challenge (JLIUC)
The Jubilee Life Insurance University Challenge is a collaborative effort between SEED Ventures and Jubilee Life Insurance, aimed at empowering students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to excel in the insurance sector. Through mentorship sessions, workshops, competitions, and awards, participants will embark on a journey of discovery, learning, and innovation. JLIUC aims to transform the landscape of the insurance industry by curating an exciting, educational initiative designed exclusively for university students.
What's The Alternative (WTA)
At ‘What’s the Alternative,’ we believe in the power of alternative, greener living for the sustainability of the environment and human life. We are passionate about exploring and promoting sustainable, alternate solutions to mainstream practices that can make a positive impact on our planet and the well-being of individuals. Through our platform, we aim to inspire and empower people to make conscious choices that benefit not only themselves but also the world around them.
