The SparkTank Showcase, held at Faletti's Hotel in Lahore, marked the graduation of the third cohort of SparkTank by Beaconhouse, Pakistan's first business incubator for 10 to 19 year-olds. The event featured fourteen startups developed by students from across Pakistan between August 2025 and March 2026. These ventures leverage technology and innovation to address challenges in sustainability, accessibility, inclusion, and daily convenience.
Event Highlights and Participation
The showcase included an expo where students presented their ideas to investors, startup experts, students, parents, and educationists. An Investors' Lounge allowed direct engagement between young entrepreneurs and potential investors. More than 30 students graduated, receiving certificates and shields.
Leadership Perspectives
Kasim Kasuri, CEO of Beaconhouse, stated, “SparkTank is about preparing young people for a future that is constantly changing. Our graduates have shown the ability to ask thoughtful questions, take initiative, learn from setbacks, and keep adapting, which is exactly the kind of ‘future-ready’ mindset young people need.” He added that SparkTank nurtures ideas to support both individual growth and a better future for all.
Programme Growth and Impact
Launched in 2023, SparkTank provides free resources and mentorship to student entrepreneurs from public and private schools. Since inception, it has incubated 27 startups across three cohorts, attracting over 2,500 applications. The number of graduating startups doubled from seven last year to fourteen this year. The upcoming fourth cohort will include 20 startups selected from a record 984 applications.
Collectively, SparkTank ventures have generated nearly Rs 10 million in funding, revenue, and prizes, along with international grants and recognition. The programme continues to expand its impact on Pakistan's next generation of innovators.
