Report on Rising Star Startup Competition 2025
Date: January 15, 2025 Time: 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM Venue: St. Joseph’s College for Women, Saddar, Karachi, Pakistan
Introduction
The Rising Star Startup Competition 2025 was successfully held on January 15, 2025, at St. Joseph’s College for Women, Saddar, Karachi. The event was organized under the supervision of Principal Dr. Elizabeth Niamat, with the dedicated efforts of Vice Principal Sumbal Albert, Professor Sohail Naimat John, and Sadia Razia, who contributed significantly to its success.
This initiative focused on fostering entrepreneurship among young women, encouraging them to present innovative business ideas to promote economic growth and tackle unemployment and poverty in Karachi and Sindh.
Program Details
The event commenced at 10:30 AM with an introduction to the competition's objectives. The program aimed to inspire young women to develop creative business solutions that could positively impact Pakistan’s economy and society.
Guest Speakers
The event featured prominent speakers and guests who shared their expertise and praised the initiative:
Rev. Shakeel Khokhar
Position: Church Engagement Officer, Pak Mission Society, Islamabad
Rev. Khokhar highlighted the Pak Mission Society’s goals and projects, emphasizing the importance of sustainable community development and empowering individuals through impactful initiatives.
Angel Imdad
Angel elaborated on the vision behind the Rising Star Startup Competition, encouraging students and staff to generate innovative business ideas. She stressed the role of startups in uplifting society, improving economic stability, and creating opportunities for social betterment.
Ami Saddique Sohoyra
Position: Record and Event Secretary, PPP Minorities Wing Sindh
Ami Saddique praised the initiative’s role in empowering women and minorities, highlighting the importance of entrepreneurship in creating inclusive opportunities for marginalized communities.
Objectives and Impact
The Rising Star Startup Competition 2025, sponsored by the U.S. Consulate Islamabad, was designed to:
Promote entrepreneurship among youth.
Alleviate poverty and unemployment in Karachi and Sindh.
Enhance living standards through innovative and sustainable business solutions.
Contribute to the social and economic development of Pakistan.
The students of St. Joseph’s College actively participated in the event, demonstrating enthusiasm and creativity in contributing to Pakistan’s economic growth. The initiative was highly appreciated by the Principal, faculty, and students, who acknowledged the efforts of the organizers and sponsors for providing a platform to nurture young entrepreneurs.
The Rising Star Startup Competition 2025 served as a platform for promoting creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship among young women. The collaboration between St. Joseph’s College, Pak Mission Society, and the U.S. Consulate Islamabad was a testament to the importance of partnerships in creating opportunities for youth and addressing socio-economic challenges in Pakistan.
The event concluded at 11:45 AM, leaving participants inspired and motivated to pursue entrepreneurial ventures that could contribute to the nation’s growth and prosperity.
Reported by: Jehovah Saints Rev. Sohail Naimat John
Date: January 16, 2025
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