The project aligns with the strategic objectives of fostering entrepreneurship and economic development among young women. By encouraging innovative business ideas, the project directly contributes to youth empowerment, economic growth, and leadership development.
| Phase | Activities | Timeline | Progress | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase I | University Level Engagement | |||
| Official launch/advertisement of competition (press release, website, social media) after finalization by WDD | 27 August 2025 | Completed | ||
| Circulation of competition guidelines & application templates to universities | 28 to 29 August 2025 | Completed | ||
| Orientation sessions in each university organize by University Focal Person | 01 to 05 Sep 2025 | Completed | ||
| Call for applications (Students submit ideas) Last date of Submission | 03 Oct 2025 | Completed | ||
| Constitution of Committee for University Level Competition | 07-11-2025 | Completed | ||
| University based Entrepreneurial Youth Competition (University will Organize as per its convenience) | 20.11.2025 | In-Progress | ||
| Shortlisting of top 02 best business ideas per university & submission to WDD | 21 November 2025 | In-Progress | ||
| Phase II Mentorship & Capacity Building | Constitution of Department Level Competition to evaluate best 54 Ideas | 14-11-2025 | In-Progress | |
| Confirmation of selected 54 Business Idea by WDD | 05 December 2025 | In-Progress | ||
| Three (03) days training on mentorship of final business ideas in Lahore organized by WDD | 15 to 17 December 2025 | In-Progress | ||
| Mid-term review & mentor feedback (refined ideas) | In-Progress | |||
| Phase III Provincial Finale | Provincial pitch presentations (54 students compete) | In-Progress | ||
| Evaluation & selection of top 10 winners | In-Progress | |||
| Award ceremony & disbursement of seed funding (0.5 - 1.0 million) | In-Progress | |||
| Post-Competition Follow-up | Linkages with investors, industries, chambers, and incubation centres etc. | Jan to Mar 2026 | In-Progress | |
| Monitoring & evaluation of funded business ideas | May 2026 | In-Progress | ||
| Annual Review | June 2026 | In-Progress |