‘She Loves Tech Pakistan 2024’ competition launched in Lahore

Lahore: The much-anticipated ‘She Loves Tech Pakistan 2024’ competition has begun its Lahore City round, co-hosted by the CIRCLE Women Association and the LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship.

The event, held at the LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship, featured 15 women-led startups vying for a spot in the National Finale in August.

This year marks the eighth successful edition of ‘She Loves Tech in Pakistan,’ led by the prominent non-profit organization CIRCLE Women. Due to an overwhelming number of innovative applications, a record-breaking 15 startups were shortlisted in Lahore. Nine startups presented their ideas in person, while six competed virtually.

The winners of the Lahore city round will advance to the National Finale, scheduled to take place in Lahore in August. Esteemed guests at the event included Ahsan Chugtai, Board Member at CIRCLE Women, and Farid Malik, Board Member at NBP. An insightful panel discussion featuring Dr. Sheharyar Shahid (LUMS), Sadaf Tajammal (TiE Lahore), and Sadaffe Abid (CIRCLE Women) also took place, providing valuable insights to the aspiring entrepreneurs.

CIRCLE Women introduced ‘She Loves Tech,’ the world's largest women and startup competition, to Pakistan in 2017. Held in over 70 countries, this global platform empowers women in technology by giving them an opportunity to showcase their groundbreaking ideas, connect with industry leaders, and access invaluable mentorship.