Business Incubation Center (BIC) of Mirpur University hosts cheque distribution ceremony for the Business Idea Competition, extolling innovation & entrepreneurial excellence while awarding cash prizes to outstanding teams for their impactful ideas consequently strengthening Startup culture & Youth Empowerment

The Cheque Distribution Ceremony of the Business Idea Competition was successfully held at the Business Incubation Centre (BIC), Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), celebrating the spirit of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial excellence demonstrated by participating student teams. The winning teams were awarded cash prizes in recognition of their outstanding and impactful business ideas. The ceremony was graced by Prof. Dr. Faisal Riaz, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, who appreciated BIC’s efforts in promoting a strong startup culture and highlighted the importance of innovation-driven entrepreneurship in strengthening the regional economy and empowering youth. Director BIC, Dr. Sohaib Manzoor, congratulated the winners and acknowledged the dedication of all participants, emphasizing that BIC will continue to provide mentorship, incubation support, technical guidance, and access to funding opportunities to nurture young entrepreneurs.

Seventeen teams from various departments of MUST participated in the competition. After careful evaluation by a panel of esteemed judges, the top positions were secured by Kaiser-e-Noor Kashmiri Zafran Cultivation (1st, Ghosia Arshad, Pharmacy, PKR 50,000), Plastic Waste into Liquid (2nd, Muhammad Saad, Mechanical Engineering, PKR 40,000), and Genius Hub (3rd, Hameez Ahmad, Software Engineering, PKR 30,000). Faculty members, ORIC managers, judges, students, and university officials attended the ceremony, appreciating BIC’s continuous efforts in building a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem at MUST.