If you're ready to tackle civic challenges and make a real impact in your community, meet the Civic Innovator Program—where government, technology, and academia join forces to drive innovation across Pakistan.

What's the deal?

An image from the launch event of Civic Innovator Program that shows some of the panelists sitting on the stage: Usman Ghani Vice chancellor IMSciences, Dr. Taza Gul, Director S&T, Syed Mazhar Ali Shah. Additional Secretary Higher Education Department KP, Asim Ishaq Director NIC, Shaji Ahmed CEO Code for Pakistan

Government. Industry. Academia. Solving Civic Challenges. Driving Innovation Together.
The Civic Innovator Program connects government departments, universities, and technologists to co-create solutions to pressing civic issues. It's where innovation meets governance—and collaboration powers progress.

How It Works

A collage of some of the students and mentors from the event

  • Government challenges: We partnered with government departments to identify critical problems.
  • University partnerships: In this cohort, we have collaborated with CECOS University, IMSciences, and Iqra National University to leverage student talent and research.
  • Real-world solutions: Design, test, and deploy impactful innovations.

Meet The Mentors

Meet the Mentors graphic that shows all the mentors actively involved in the program

Our Mentors:
With the guidance of seasoned professionals, interdisciplinary student teams are taking on high-impact problem statements:

Problem Statements Students Will Work On:

  • Water & Sanitation Services Peshawar (WSSP): IoT sensors to optimize waste collection.
  • Wildlife Dept., Peshawar Zoo: 3D interactive AR map for visitor experience.
  • Administration Dept.: Digital Vehicle Management System for better tracking.
  • Agriculture Extension Directorate: Real-time weather and pest alert system for farmers.
  • On-Farm Water Management Dept.: Sensor-based systems for efficient irrigation.
  • Industries & Commerce Dept.: Supply chain management system for transparency.

Watch The Event Highlights!

The Launch Ceremony was a powerhouse of inspiration! Passionate pitches, bold ideas, and collaborative energy made it unforgettable.
We are grateful to our partners at the Higher Education Department GoKP, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB), CECOS University, IMSciences, Iqra National University, and all participants for collaborating to bring about meaningful change!

Civic Innovator Program Highlights

Be A Part Of The Change

🌟 Are you a government department with civic challenges? Or a university ready to shape tomorrow's leaders?
👉 Email us: innovator@codeforpakistan.org

Let's connect and collaborate to address local challenges that make a difference!

Cheers,
The Civic Innovator Team 🌟