Pakistan Selects Startups for World Economic Forum Pavilion
What happened
Pathfinder CITADEL held a national ceremony in Islamabad on November 11, 2026, marking the culmination of the Davos Startup Challenge 2027. The event formally unveiled the startups selected to represent Pakistan at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, in January 2027. The ceremony was attended by Stéphane Rey, Ambassador of Switzerland to Pakistan, and the competition aims to connect promising entrepreneurs with international markets and investors.
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Why it matters
The initiative represents a significant step in Pakistan’s effort to become a globally competitive technology and innovation destination. By placing Pakistani entrepreneurs at the center of the World Economic Forum’s engagement, the program seeks to facilitate international business connections and investment.
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Who's involved
- PakistanSovereign state seeking global competitiveness through technology and innovation.
- World Economic ForumSwiss nonprofit foundation partnering with Pakistan to enhance global competitiveness.
- Asad IkramPresident and CEO of Pathfinder CITADEL, which convened the national event.
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The entities involved
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Pakistan
sovereign state in South Asia
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World Economic Forum
Swiss nonprofit foundation
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