Innovation & Business · Chapter 03

Business Innovation

From problem statement to investor-ready prototype.

A 31-day Techverse sprint sponsored by Official Partner Largify Solutions. The Grand Finale pitch lands live inside Chapter 03 week at UMT Lahore.
Winner
Rs. 45,000 + Trophy
Duration
31 days
Team
1–5 members
Official partner

Business Innovation is officially registered with the Government by Largify Solutions. All rights belong to Largify Solutions. Techverse hosts this module under rights granted by Largify Solutions.

Duration
31 days · Dec 11, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Goal
Problem statement to investor-ready prototype
Team size
1 to 5 members · technical skills required
Fee
PKR 4,999 per team · Pre Booking
Grand Finale
Jan 4 – Jan 10, 2027 · UMT Lahore, with Chapter 03
Sponsored by
Official Partner — Largify Solutions

The brief

From problem statement to investor-ready prototype.

The Business Innovation Module (BIM) is the flagship student startup development initiative hosted by Techverse and sponsored by Official Partner Largify Solutions. This intensive 31-day sprint empowers students to transform innovative ideas into fundable, high-impact technology solutions.

We are seeking teams ready to tackle pressing problems in Pakistan — whether through SaaS solutions, AI/ML tools, fintech platforms, EdTech innovations, or other high-utility digital products.

The Module now runs on a fixed, non-negotiable clock: it concludes exactly as Techverse Chapter 03’s campus week begins, so the Grand Finale pitch takes place live during the Chapter 03 event (Jan 4 – Jan 10, 2027) at UMT Lahore.

Vision

To cultivate a generation of Pakistani innovators who leverage technology to build scalable, meaningful businesses.

Benefits & rewards

Prizes, plus pitch prep built into the sprint.

  • 1st Place — Winner

    Rs. 45,000 + Trophy

    During the module: incubation pitch preparation + guidance for national and government-level competitions

    • 2nd Place — Runner-Up

      Rs. 35,000 + Trophy

      During the module: incubation pitch preparation + guidance for national and government-level competitions

    • 3rd Place

      Rs. 20,000 + Trophy

      During the module: incubation pitch preparation + guidance for national and government-level competitions

    • All other participants

      Certificate of Recognition

      Practical workshops during the module to prepare your pitch + full IP ownership of your work

Phase 01

Problem Validation & Technical Design

Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 · 18 days

Define the problem, plan the technical solution, and validate market demand.

  1. 01

    Identify the tech gap

    Pinpoint a specific, tech-solvable market problem.

  2. 02

    Define the solution

    Identify customer segments and core technical features — value proposition and architecture.

  3. 03

    Plan the business

    Outline key business components on a Business Model Canvas, with focus on revenue models.

Submission

5-slide PDF deck: Problem, Customer Segments, Value Proposition, BMC Summary.

Critical deadline

Dec 28, 2026 — late submissions will not be accepted.

Phase 02

Prototype Development & Selection

Dec 29, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · 6 days

Build the core technological solution and evaluate its feasibility.

  1. 01

    Build the core

    Develop a functional, testable MVP or Proof of Concept.

  2. 02

    Prove viability

    Plan early user acquisition and analyze CAC vs. LTV.

  3. 03

    Jury review

    Online evaluation of code quality, market viability, and business model. Top 5 finalists advance to the Grand Finale.

Submission

Top 5 finalists selected for the Grand Finale.

Phase 03

The Grand Finale — The Convergence

Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 10, 2027 · 7 days

Product enhancement, authenticity verification, and live pitching at UMT Lahore, alongside Techverse Chapter 03.

  1. 01

    On-site workshop

    Workshops on product, presentation, and financial modeling.

  2. 02

    Originality task

    Teams complete a complex technical task on-site to ensure authenticity.

  3. 03

    The final pitch

    Present your product to investors, judges, and audience during Techverse Chapter 03 week.

Submission

Live investor pitch during Chapter 03 at UMT Lahore.

Next steps

Form the team. Start the clock.

  1. 1

    Form your team: 1–5 members with technical skills.

  2. 2

    Register and pay: PKR 4,999 per team (Pre Booking).

  3. 3

    Start Phase 1 on Dec 11, 2026: begin problem validation and technical design.

Techverse, with Official Partner Largify Solutions, will guide every participating team during the module through practical workshops and pitch preparation — so you leave ready for incubation pitches and national and government-level competitions.

Contact & queries

Muhammad Ali Haider

President, Techverse 2026

techverse@umt.edu.pk

Module leads

Best of luck.