KMU hosts HULT Prize 2025 Campus Competition

PESHAWAR: Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar, hosted the ‘HULT Prize 2025 Campus Competition’, in which 21 emerging startups showcased their creativity and entrepreneurial skills.

The competition served as a dynamic platform for young business minds, enabling them to present sustainable business models aimed at tackling global challenges. One of the standout participants was NOEL Synce, founded by KMU student Noel Ameeq, whose innovative ideas and forward-thinking approach greatly impressed the audience.

The event featured an exchange of dynamic and creative ideas, proving that young entrepreneurs can play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the medical sector and other industries. The competition was presided over by KMU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Ziaul Haq, while Additional Secretary Higher Education Department Javed Iqbal and Deputy Secretary Rahmat Wazir attended as guests of honour.

In his concluding remarks, Prof Dr Ziaul Haq expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the esteemed panel of judges for their valuable insights and expertise. The judging panel included Engineer Muhammad Haroon Nawaz (CEO, Pivrifine Foods & Beverages Pvt. Ltd.), Dr Syed Tauqeer Hussain Shah (CEO, FES Pakistan), Dr. Sohaib Ali (Chairman, Major3), and Dr Ibrahim Afridi (Co-founder, Major3).

Prof Dr Ziaul Haq reaffirmed KMU’s commitment to supporting young entrepreneurs in transforming their ideas into impactful and viable projects. He particularly highlighted the role of the KMU Business Incubation Center (KUBIC), which serves as a model for other institutions to emulate.

During the event, Wasimul Haq (Programme Manager, KMU Business Incubation Center) and Fazal Subhan (National Coordinator, HULT Prize Pakistan) were specially recognised for their remarkable efforts in organizing the competition.