SparkTank by Beaconhouse, Pakistan’s first business incubator for 10–19 year-olds, celebrated the graduation of its second cohort at ‘The SparkTank Showcase’, held at the Faletti’s Hotel in Lahore.
The Showcase featured seven promising startups: Aladdin, Solar Cooker, Patang, Opportune, Arduino King, Juno, and Sunzily — developed by students from across Pakistan from August 2024 to February 2025.
The event included an exhibition and presentations, where students introduced their ideas and startups to a diverse audience comprising investors, startup industry experts, students, parents, and educationists. A fireside chat titled ‘Startup Stories: From Idea to Impact’ explored the journeys, opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned by entrepreneurs including Myra Qureshi, Founder of CoNatural; Ahmed Khan, CEO of Punjab Skills Development Fund and Founder of Cheetay; Maha Khalid Shah, COO of 24Seven; and Rabeel Warraich, General Partner at Sarmayacar. Among prominent guests were renowned author, Mohsin Hamid; tech and social entrepreneur, Muhammad Saleem Ahmad Ranjha; Former President Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Lahore, Sam Dada; tech entrepreneur, Umair Sheikh; and founder & CEO of CresVentures, Humayun Mazhar.
Speaking at the event, Kasim Kasuri, CEO of Beaconhouse, said, “At SparkTank, we foster a mindset of curiosity, perseverance, and purpose. We are incredibly proud of our second cohort whose ideas aren’t just business ventures, but thoughtful responses to real-world needs, built with empathy and aimed at improving lives.”
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 with the resources and guidance they need to turn ideas into viable businesses — all at zero cost. The program supports every stage of business development, from market research to prototyping, and ultimately to launch and scaling. At SparkTank, 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.
