Meet the Winners and Runners-up of the 11th Tameer Awards 2024 that are set to change lives through their disruptive innovations.

Meet the Winners and Runners-up of the 11th Tameer Awards 2024 that are set to change lives through their disruptive innovations.

Out of the 465 ideas from all over Pakistan 30 Finalists were shortlisted to compete across six diverse categories.

The finalists were trained through International experts to deliver their final pitches before a panel of renowned industry and start-up leaders from Shell, Unilever, Philip Moris International, K-Electric, Higher Education Commission (HEC), NIC Karachi, IBA Karachi, IoBM and Startup Syndicate.

The winners were announced at a grand ceremony held at Shell House Krachi.

Tameer Awards – Category Brief

Tameer Awards celebrates outstanding young start-ups and entrepreneurs at prototype stage across six categories.

  • Brown diamond-shaped icon featuring a bulb , symbolizing bright ideas.

    Bright Idea

    Winners

    Ecofoil-Seal the Flavour

    Maryam Butt: Ecofoil offers a reusable, chemical-free alternative to plastic wrap and foil, reducing waste and pollution. Made from organic cotton and beeswax, it is biodegradable, BPA-free, and keeps food fresh by preventing moisture and oxidation.

    Runners-up

    EF-3F (Environment Friendly Fuel, Feed, Fertilizer)

    Faraz Ahmed Awan: EF-3F is an innovative waste-to-value solution that transforms organic waste into clean fuel, nutritious poultry feed, and high-quality fertilizer; reducing costs for industries and farmers while promoting sustainability and environmental conservation.

  • Amber Diamond shape icon featuring a product cycle to symbolize circularity

    Circular Economy

    Winners

    The Natural Fiber Company

    Mohammad Faraz Khokhar: The Natural Fiber Company transforms banana stem waste into eco-friendly products like ropes, fabric, and bags. Using solar-powered machines and hand-weaving, they offer sustainable, durable alternatives while preserving craftsmanship.

    Runners-up

    Royella Foods

    Raees Ur Rehman: Royella Foods combats food waste by turning Pakistan’s surplus dates into sustainable products: a nutritious date spread as a sugar alternative, and caffeine-free coffee from date seeds, catering to health-conscious consumers.

  • Purple diamond-shaped icon featuring a wind turbine, a solar panel, and the sun, symbolizing renewable energy and sustainability

    Clean Energy Solutions

    Winners

    Green City

    Zain Ali Siddiqui: Green City is a smart energy management system that optimizes renewable energy use through AI and data analytics. It forecasts energy production, balances supply and demand, and plans for dynamic pricing and consumer engagement.

    Runners-up

    Voltshare Technology

    Umair Atta: Voltshare is a decentralized platform connecting EV owners with homeowners and businesses offering idle charging stations or excess solar energy. This peer-to-peer model reduces costs, promotes sustainability, and enhances charging accessibility.

  • Red diamond-shaped icon with a raised fist inside the female gender symbol, representing gender empowerment and equality.

    Empowering Women

    Winners

    DiabEazy

    Mahnor Rizwan: DiabEazy is an AI-powered diabetes management platform offering personalized solutions, telemedicine, educational resources, and a supportive community that helps individuals manage their health and reduce healthcare costs.

    Runners-up

    Zarai Baramdaat

    Areeba Ali: Zarai Baramdaat helps small farmers in Pakistan access international markets by pooling produce to reduce logistics costs. The platform provides end-to-end services, app connectivity, and empowers rural women and farmers.

  • Green diamond-shaped icon featuring a car , symbolizing innovation in transportation and mobility sectors

    Technology Innovation

    Winners

    Fortify

    Sidra Shakeel: Fortify is a SaaS-based ERP solution for real estate, streamlining operations like rent collection, CRM, and financial management. It automates processes, improves decision-making, and is tailored for real estate businesses.

    Runners-up

    LibXR

    Ziauddin Rana: LibXR integrates augmented reality (AR) technology into education, making learning more interactive and engaging. With a no-code platform, it empowers teachers to create AR content; promoting accessibility, affordability, and social impact.

  • Blue diamond-shaped icon featuring a chip , symbolizing technology innovation

    Transportation and Mobility

    Winners

    Naya Raasta

    Fahd Ahmed Farid: The idea is to build green roads to reduce heat in cities by using titanium dioxide and dyes in road material to reflect sunlight, improving road durability and lowering maintenance costs. This eco-friendly solution benefits municipalities and urban developers.

    Runners-up

    EV Square

    Aiman Shafique: EV Square provides affordable electric vehicle solutions through retrofitting, eco-friendly conversions, and local battery manufacturing. It targets B2B and B2C markets, offering lower costs and enhanced features like regenerative braking.

Eligibility Criteria:

You are eligible to apply if you:

  • Are a Pakistani national
  • Between 18-40
  • Have a registered business entity less than 3 years old
  • Or an idea at prototype stage

How to Apply?

Submitting an entry:

  • In order to enter the competition, you must fill in all mandatory fields and answer all questions within the application form available on Sign Up | 11th Tameer Awards 2024.
  • If your application is selected, you will be contacted by a member of the Shell Tameer team to confirm your participation and secure your spot in the competition.
  • Please make sure all information provided is accurate and updated.

What’s in it for me?

All finalists will receive:

  • Cash Prizes for the winner and runners-up in each category
  • Pitch coaching and mentoring by International and local experts
  • Valuable business networking with the key industry players
  • Exposure through Tameer platforms
  • Media Coverage

What is the process?

  • Application open: 16th Sept
  • Application close: 15th October
  • Finalist announcement: 25th October
  • Pitch preparation: 28th October - 15th November
  • Grand Finale: 21st November
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More in the Programme

Shell Tameer Workshops

Shell Tameer trainings and workshops help with the development of enterprise skills essential to starting a business. The trainings are designed to provide guidance on how to transform business ideas into sustainable ventures, and networking opportunities that can aid in acquiring financing or highlighting avenues for business growth.

Shell Tameer Volunteer Programme

The Shell Tameer Volunteer Programme acts a bridge between experience and passion. As a Shell Tameer Volunteer you will get an opportunity to interact with some of the brightest young Pakistani entrepreneurs and be the part of Shell Tameer’s journey towards a progressive tomorrow!

Shell Tameer Mentoring & Advice

Having access to information and skills is vital when undertaking any enterprise but also being able to call upon a mentor to talk through the process. A mentor can help cast an independent eye over business plans and advise on marketing or sales assumptions and plans thus providing additional support to the entrepreneur