Prime Minister's Spark & Elevate Program — National Research & Innovation Funding
Prime Minister's Spark & Elevate Program · Karachi · Express,
Admission advertisement published in Express on Sunday, 4 October 2026, listed under Karachi. Issued by Prime Minister's Spark & Elevate Program. The last date printed on the advertisement is Monday, 26 October 2026.
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Issuer: Ministry of IT & Telecom in partnership with Ignite — National Technology Fund. Open call for national research and innovation projects under the Prime Minister's Spark & Elevate initiative to convert ideas and prototypes into functional and market-ready solutions.
| Program | Technology Readiness Level (TRL) | Purpose | Maximum Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spark | TRL 1–5 | Turning bold ideas into functional prototypes | Rs. 100M per project |
| Elevate | TRL 6–8 | Transforming proven prototypes into market‑ready solutions | Rs. 200M per project |
Who should apply: Innovators, researchers, startups and teams with eligible projects at the specified TRL ranges seeking prototype or market-readiness funding. Application deadline: 2026-10-26.
Apply and find program details, eligibility criteria and submission guidelines at: segms.ignite.org.pk
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