25/08/2024
CAREC University Start-up Generator 2024 Challenge
A wonderful opportunity was shared by Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Samin, Deputy Secretary (International Coordination) Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Islamabad in June 2024 with FG College of Home Economics and Management Sciences, i.e. the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) University Start-up Generator Challenge. The students of BS Home Economics were encouraged to participate in the challenge. 3 teams of 10 students participated in the online challenge in addition to appearing in their semester finals simultaneously. The teams developed their ideas on the ‘Sustainable Development’ and ‘Digital Innovation’ themes. Regular follow-ups were done with the students and continuous encouragement was given to keep up with both ‘challenge’ tasks and their exams.
More than 250 teams participated in the challenge, whereas the top 12 teams were shortlisted for the National Finale. Team ‘The Genesis’ of 04 brilliant students of FGCHEMS developed the idea of a mobile app ‘Nurture Nest’ in the ‘Digital Innovation’ theme. The idea is to develop a smart app that tracks developmental milestones and provides expert advice and resources needed to empower parents with timely, personalized support, ensuring children reach their full potential. Team members included Abeer Rizwan, Mehwish Jabeen, Verda Ahmed, and Fatima Khawar. The team has secured the 2nd prize at the CAREC University Startup Challenge National Finale.
This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without some remarkable individuals' invaluable support and guidance including Mr. Zulfiqar Qazilbash, Advisor MOFEPT, Prof. Rozina Faheem, Principal FGCHEMS, Ms. Sara Nomaan, Mentor/ Lecturer FGCHEMS, Mr. Ahmed Masud, Project Director, National Incubation Centre, Mr. Amjad Ali, CEO/Trainer, Macam Services and Ms. Aziza Soleh, Area Coordinator, CIRCLE Women Association. The mentoring provided to the students helped them to achieve excellence. Their dedication has played a crucial role in their success.
Sara Nomaan
Mentor/ Lecturer
FG College of Home Economics & Management Sciences,
F-11/1, Islamabad