Lahore, 22nd June 2026: SparkTank by Beaconhouse, Pakistan’s first business incubator for 10–19-year-olds, celebrated the graduation of its third cohort at ‘The SparkTank Showcase’, held at the Faletti’s Hotel in Lahore.
The showcase featured fourteen promising startups developed by students from across Pakistan from August 2025 to March 2026. These diverse ventures use technology and innovation to address overlooked challenges, from sustainability, accessibility and inclusion to making everyday tasks easier. The event included an expo where students introduced their ideas and startups to a diverse audience comprising investors, startup industry experts, students, parents, and educationists. It also featured an Investors’ Lounge where potential investors engaged directly with young entrepreneurs. More than 30 students graduated from the programme and were awarded certificates and shields in recognition of their achievements.
Speaking at the event, Kasim Kasuri, CEO of Beaconhouse, said, “SparkTank is about preparing young people for a future that is constantly changing. Our graduates have shown the ability to ask thoughtful questions, take initiative, learn from setbacks, and keep adapting, which is exactly the kind of ‘future-ready’ mindset young people need.”
Many young people are driven by a genuine desire to create a better world, and by nurturing their ideas, SparkTank is not just supporting individual growth, but contributing to a future that benefits all. Launched in 2023, SparkTank provides aspiring student entrepreneurs from public and private schools with the resources and guidance they need to turn ideas into viable businesses — all at zero cost. Students are mentored by experienced professionals to grow their businesses and develop the mindset needed to face challenges, learn from setbacks, and adapt with confidence and resilience. Since its inception, SparkTank has incubated 27 startups across three cohorts, attracting over 2,500 applications from across Pakistan. The programme continues to grow, with the number of graduating startups doubling from seven last year to fourteen this year, while the upcoming fourth cohort will welcome 20 startups selected from a record 984 applications. Collectively, SparkTank ventures have generated nearly PKR 10 million in funding, revenue, and prizes, alongside international grants and recognition as it continues expanding its impact on the next generation of innovators.
