Pakistani education startup SABAQ shortlisted for Siemens global awards

SABAQ, an education technology initiative for children in low-cost and low resource environments, is the only Pakistani startup chosen from a pool of 800 submissions from 86 countries. The 11 finalists for the empowering people Award (epAward) 2019 by the Siemens Foundation will be competing for top 3 spots in Cairo next month for a 50,000 Euros prize.

The award recognises and endorses low-cost technologies providing vital services and solutions for daily needs in developing regions. Founded in 2015, SABAQ has reached 100,000 children across 1000 schools in Pakistan.

Source: Dawn