The MIT Enterprise Forum in collaboration with Information Technology University is holding a two day conference in Lahore.

Investors, entrepreneurs, mentors, speakers, tech companies and accelerators alongside the involvement of media will gather on 26th and 27th of January at Arfa Software Technology Park, Lahore under the title “Startup Lahore”.

It is estimated that Over 3000 attendees, 150+ startups, and more than 30 investors will take part in this one of the biggest startup events of Pakistan.

Dr. Umar Saif, Chairman of PITB and MITEFP, and Vice Chancellor of ITU expressed that “In the last decade, Lahore has transformed itself into a technology hub. With our startup and investor eco-system building up steam, Startup Lahore has come about at an opportune time. This will be a fantastic opportunity for all entities to network and showcase our talented community.”

Get Ready for the Startup Rumble:

Attendee, Startup or Investor passes are available on Startup Lahore website. These pass holders will have access to workshops and seminars during the whole event.

Applications are also open for Startup, Intersted candidates and people who are willing to attend can get more information at http://www.startuplahore.com

One of the key features of Startup Lahore would be the Startup Rumble. It’s a platform that will make it viable for entrepreneurs to submit a business idea of no more than 350 words.

All the ideas would be subject to vote. The ones who score highest number of votes, commercial viability of their business idea and the strength of their team will be invited to Lahore to present their ideas as well as a detailed business plan in front of a jury and the audience. Startups will be competing for prize money of Rs. 1 million and a chance to be accelerated at PlanX a project of Punjab IT Board.

For Pakistan it is an initiative to train the next generation and stimulate entrepreneurship among the Youth.