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STEM:NEXT WAVE 20 –> Your Pathway to Summer STEM SCHOOL (provision on the basis of space availability).

STEMx and Pakistan Innovation Foundation

Proudly Present

STEM:NEXT WAVE 20 – Your Pathway to A Residential Summer STEM SCHOOL

Pakistan Innovation Foundation runs the National STEM School™ – a unique residential programme that provides unmatched learning opportunities and experiences to some of the best and brightest students carefully selected through an intense and rigorous process, and engages them in hands-on learning through a carefully curated programme of activities and interactions.

Since Oct 2023, STEMx is being offered in partnership with some of the leading high-schools of Pakistan, namely, Beaconhouse, Future World Schools, Cedar School and College, EMS High School, Headstart School (Kuri+Gulmohar), and Generation’s School (Karachi). However, this wave is specific for Open Admissions from High School Students around the country.

As a step towards offering these slots, we have launched STEM:NEXT WAVE 20 – a series of online talks by eminent scholars from around the world followed by challenging quizzes – and the students’ performance in these will become the basis for their selection in the 8-10-day STEM Programme in Dec 2025 (tentative).

Registrations are now open for STEM:NEXT WAVE 20 – YOUR GATEWAY TO STEM SCHOOL 2026.

Salient Programme Details:

AGES: 14-18 year olds interested in Science/STEM Careers

APPLY BY: March 20. 2026 (Applying through earlier Waves such as wave 20 gives one opportunities to re-apply if unsuccessful)

STEM:NEXT Talks: Total 8-10 talks (for 1 hr each) followed by Quizzes. Starting date March TBD, 2026.

STEM Quizzes: The quizzes will be available to you after the STEM Talks are done. The deadline to submit all of your quizzes will be shared later

INTERVIEWS: TBD

ADMISSION OFFERS: TBD

BOOTCAMP DATES: July 2026

STEM:NEXT FEE: PKR 5,000/- Registration fee for the wave by Seot 15, 2025 by 11:59 PM PKT (SUMMER Bootcamp at LUMS fee will be disclosed to shortlisted students only)

RE-ATTEMPTS: For Talks+Quizzes (MULTIPLE @ 50% Fee). For Interviews (Only once in 6 months).

FINANCIAL AID: Only Need-based Financial Aid (up to 95%) – only available for Bootcamps (Not for Qualifying Waves).

Application Form:

You may fill out this form to register and follow the email instructions to complete formalities to book your spot.

There are 3 parts of this form:

PART A: Student Background Information.
PART B: Parent/Guardian Information.
PART C: Essay Question to Assess Student Preparation.

You must complete all 3 Sections fully and honestly.

PART C must be completed by the student himself/herself. He/she could be questioned about it at the interview.

Please take time to think about and fill the Essay Question in PART C.

When you press submit, a copy of this form shall be automatically sent to you.

If you will be seeking financial assistance (Bootcamp only), please tick the appropriate section AND upload (in pdf or jpg image format) your school fee slip to establish financial need.

STEM: NEXT WAVE 17 --> 8-10 DAY RESIDENTIAL BOOTCAMP at IBA Karachi
PART A: Student's Background Information
Name of Student: *
Date of Birth: *
Student's Email Address: *
Student's Contact Information
Name of Current Institution (School or College): Please clearly mention your school name, branch name, and city name
Programme of Study:
Pre-Matric/O/A LevelsMatricO LevelsA LevelsOther
Current Subjects of Study (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computers, etc.)
City *
Which City do you belong to?KarachiLahoreIslamabadFaisalabadMultanBahawalpurHyderabadQuettaRawalpindiPeshawarOther (Inside Pakistan)Other (Outside Pakistan)
PART B: Parent/Guardian's Information
Father's (or Guardian's) Name:
Father's (or Guardian's) Occupation or Position:
Guardian's Contact No: *
Guardian's Email: *
Residential Address: *
PART C: ESSAY QUESTIONS - Student's Preparation for STEM 2025
STEM School Theme of Interest *
If you pick multiple themes, you will surrender the ability to choose your favorite one so its best to pick the one you'd like the most to qualify for. Locations to be announced closer to the programme dates as arrangements are finalised.Mathematics & Physics (Dec 2025)Computer Science / Data Science AI (Dec 2025)Biology + CS / ML / AI (July 2025)Aeronautics (July 2025)Astronomy+ AI (July 2025)Cybersecurity
Student's Science Achievement Status *
Topper of a Science/Maths Subject in One of the Boards of EducationMember of the Winning Squad in Burraq Planetary SocietyGrand Winner of Intel ISEF (Provincial or National Fair)Participant in International Science OlympiadsGrand Winner in Knowledge Platform's Learn Smart PakistanAny other National or International Award for STEMNone.
What do you want to become when you grow up? Provide 3 choices. 1, 2, 3.
What are your target universities for undergraduate studies? Give 3 choices, 1, 2, 3. Write none if you haven't thought of this.
ESSAY Question: The following ESSAY QUESTION is VERY IMPORTANT. These will determine whether you will get a call for interview and ultimately selection. PLEASE THINK CAREFULLY and PLAN YOUR ANSWERS before writing them. Prove to us that you have what it takes!
Have you built/created something you are really proud of? Tell us about your previous experience with hands-on building, making, or inventing for a school project, science faire, hobby, or just for fun. How would you do differently? (<500 words) *
This is an opportunity to 'wow' us. Tell us how you are different from the rest of the students and go beyond merely memorizing and cramming science to actually build or do something practical? Kindly also use the next question to share any photos of your experience or a picture of what you built?
Are you requesting financial aid to attend STEM Bootcamps? *
There is no financial aid available for qualifications unless through a special request. We do have financial aid for students attending the bootcamps but this is limited and disbursed on the basis of need only. No merit based aid is available for STEM Programmes.NoYesYes (I will submit at least one months school tuition fee if my financial aid is approved)
OPTIONAL: If you're requesting financial aid, please upload your school fee receipt to prove financial need. There is no financial aid available for qualifications unless through a special request. We do have financial aid for students attending the bootcamps but this is limited and disbursed on the basis of need only. No merit based aid is available for STEM Programmes.
How did you hear about the STEM School / STEMx? *
FacebookThrough your schoolGoogleOur WebsiteThrough a friendThrough Past National STEM School ALUM (mention name of Alum in the text box below)Email
Name of Referring Alum
Write names and email contact details of three brainy friends you would like to tell about the STEM School 2025. Please Let your friends know that you have recommended them and that they may be contacted on your behalf to encourage them to apply to the STEM:NEXT WAVE 14 --> STEM 2024-25 Programme.
Friend 1: Name
Friend 1: Email
Friend 2: Name
Friend 2: Email
Friend 3: Name
Friend 3: Email

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STEM Advantage+ Programme for Schools

STEMx – STEM School for the World & Pakistan Innovation Foundation (PIF)

PROUDLY PRESENT

STEM Advantage+ Programme for Talented Students at Select High Schools

QUALIFICATION NOW OPEN to

Our Upcoming STEM School in Winters of 2025 at IBA Karachi

Look at the STEM Advantage+ and STEM Bootcamp Brochure

Ask your School Leadership if your School is a STEM Advantage+ School or register your expression of (future) interest here.

As a step towards offering these slots, we have launched STEM:NEXT WAVE 17 – a series of online talks by eminent scholars from around the world followed by challenging quizzes – and the students’ performance in these will become the basis for their selection in the 8-10-day STEM Programme in July 2025 (tentative).

Registrations are also now open for STEM:NEXT WAVE 17 – YOUR GATEWAY TO STEM SCHOOL 2025- 2026.

Salient Programme Details:

AGES: 14-18 year olds interested in Science/STEM Careers

APPLY BY: Sept 15, 2025 (Applying through earlier Waves gives one opportunities to re-apply if unsuccessful)

STEM:NEXT Talks: Total 8-10 talks (for 1 hr each) followed by Quizzes. Starting date Sept TBD, 2025.

STEM Quizzes: The quizzes will be available to you after the STEM Talks are done. The deadline to submit all of your quizzes will be shared later

INTERVIEWS: TBD

ADMISSION OFFERS: TBD

BOOTCAMP DATES: Dec 26, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026

STEM:NEXT FEE: PKR 5,000/- Registration fee for the wave by Seot 15, 2025 by 11:59 PM PKT (SUMMER Bootcamp at LUMS fee will be disclosed to shortlisted students only)

RE-ATTEMPTS: For Talks+Quizzes (MULTIPLE @ 50% Fee). For Interviews (Only once in 6 months).

FINANCIAL AID: Only Need-based Financial Aid (up to 95%) – only available for Bootcamps (Not for Qualifying Waves).

Apply here:

There are 3 parts of this form:

PART A: Student Background Information.
PART B: Parent/Guardian Information.
PART C: Essay Question to Assess Student Preparation.

You must complete all 3 Sections fully and honestly. PART C must be completed by the student himself/herself. He/she could be questioned about it at the interview. Please take time to think about and fill the Essay Question in PART C.

When you press submit, a copy of this form shall be automatically sent to you.

If you will need financial assistance to attend one of our bootcamps, please tick the appropriate section AND upload (in pdf or jpg image format) your school fee slip to establish financial need.

STEM Advantage+ Programme 2025-26
Select Participating Name of School *
The following named schools are STEMx Partner Schools.BeaconhouseCedar CollegeEMSFuture World (Millennium Education)Generation's SchoolHeadstart School (Kuri+GulMohor+ GTR)Others
PART A: Student's Background Information
Name of Student: *
Date of Birth: *
Student's Email Address: *
Student's Contact Information
Name of the (School) Branch: Please specify your branch name with school name
Programme of Study:
Pre-(Matric/O/A Levels)Matric or FSc (Local Board System)Aga Khan Examination BoardO Levels (or Equivalent)A Levels (or Equivalent)IB (Any level)American DiplomaOther
Subjects of Study (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computers, etc.)
City *
Which City do you belong to?KarachiLahoreIslamabadFaisalabadMultanBahawalpurHyderabadQuettaRawalpindiPeshawarOther (Inside Pakistan)Other (Outside Pakistan)
PART B: Parent/Guardian's Information
Father's (or Guardian's) Name:
Father's (or Guardian's) Occupation or Position:
Guardian's Contact No: *
Guardian's Email: *
Residential Address: *
PART C: ESSAY QUESTION - Student's Preparation for STEM 2025 - 26
STEM School's Theme of Interest *
If you choose multiple themes here, you may lose the ability to pick your favorite one. Although you may still have the right to refuse to join a particular programme being offered at a particular location. Locations are to be decided as the programme dates approach and details are finalised.Mathematics + Physics (Dec 2025)Computer Science / Data Science / AI (Dec 2025)Biology +CS / ML / AI (July 2025)Aeronautics (July 2025)Astronomy + AI (July 2025)Microbiology (July 2025)Cancer Pathology (July 2025)Synthetic Biology (July 2025)
Student's Science Achievement Status *
Topper of a Science/Maths Subject in One of the Boards of EducationMember of the Winning Squad in Burraq Planetary SocietyGrand Winner of Intel ISEF (Provincial or National Fair)Participant in International Science OlympiadsGrand Winner in Knowledge Platform's Learn Smart PakistanAny other National or International Award for STEMNone.
What do you want to become when you grow up? Provide 3 choices. 1, 2, 3.
What are your target universities for undergraduate studies? Give 3 choices, 1, 2, 3. Write none if you haven't thought of this.
ESSAY Question: The following ESSAY QUESTION is VERY IMPORTANT. These will determine whether you will get a call for interview and ultimately selection. PLEASE THINK CAREFULLY and PLAN YOUR ANSWERS before writing them. Prove to us that you have what it takes!
Have you built/created something you are really proud of? Tell us about your previous experience with hands-on building, making, or inventing for a school project, science faire, hobby, or just for fun. How would you do differently? (<500 words) *
This is an opportunity to 'wow' us. Tell us how you are different from the rest of the students and go beyond merely memorizing and cramming science to actually build or do something practical? Kindly also use the next question to share any photos of your experience or a picture of what you built?
OPTIONAL: If you'll be requesting financial aid to attend the STEM BOOTCAMP, please upload your school fee receipt to prove financial need. There is no financial aid available for qualifications unless through a special request. We do have financial aid for students attending the bootcamps but this is limited and disbursed on the basis of need only. No merit based aid is available for STEM Programmes.
How did you hear about the National STEM School? *
FacebookThrough your schoolGoogleOur WebsiteThrough a friendThrough Past National STEM School ALUM (mention name of Alum in the text box below)
Name of Referring Alum
Write names and email contact details of three brainy friends you would like to tell about the STEM School. Please Let your friends know that you have recommended them and that they may be contacted on your behalf to encourage them to apply to STEM Advantage+
Friend 1: Name *
Friend 1: Email *
Friend 2: Name *
Friend 2: Email *
Friend 3: Name *
Friend 3: Email *

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Here is a glance at our STEM Future Scientists from 2016 , 2017 and 2018.

Global Teacher Prize 2017

DOES YOUR TEACHER DESERVE A NOBEL PRIZE OF TEACHING?

The Varkey Foundation of United Kingdom presents the Global Teacher Prize – a $1 Million Prize that is sometimes referred to as the Nobel of Teaching – awarded every March at the Dubai Education and Skills Forum organised under the patronage of HRH Sheikh Muhammed, the Crown Prince of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Pakistan Innovation Foundation – PIF is the National Partner of Pakistan for the Global Teacher Prize.

Nominations are now open for 2017 Prize and may be made on the web at: http://www.globalteacherprize.org/nominate before October 14, 2016.

Nominate the most amazing teacher you know! Give that Amazing teacher that shaped your life and that many thousands more the best thank you possible!

Closing Ceremony : Karachi Innovation Challenge

Thank You for showing interest. Please register below to get invitation on Sunday, to attend Closing Ceremony of KARACHI INNOVATION CHALLENGE 2016

For more information you can find us:

Facebook.com/PakistanInnovationFoundation

twitter.com/Pakinnovates

instagram.com/Pakinnovates

info@pif.org.pk

Karachi Innovation Challenge 2016

As with the extremely successful event in 2015, the 2nd Karachi Innovation Challenge and Hackathon was hosted at Habib University. KIC&H engaged Citizen Innovators – particularly students and youth professionals – to come together to solve Karachi’s Challenges through a 3-day Hackathon and a subsequent accelerator.

The challenge was divided across FOUR themes:

1-Do It Yourself (DIY) Citizenship focussed on self-organising empowered Citizens to come together to address the City’s problems
2-Creative Humane Spaces aimed at encouraging the use of public spaces to bring together art, culture, literature, and sport to create new narratives and ownership
3-Smart City will explore the creative and innovative use of technology and innovation to build solutions to enable the City to work for its Citizens
4-Trusted Government to enable citizen ideas in openness, efficiency, and transparency in government to create trust between government and the citizens.

FOUR teams won startup support of upto PKR 300,000 each plus a chance to participate in the civic accelerator.

Four WINNING teams and Four RUNNER UP teams will be a part of the Civic Accelerator were:

Team MentHub (Runner up) wants to develop a mentoring platform to connect Mentors and kids from underprivileged areas
Team vReport (Runner up) is building a problem reporting platform
Team Aurosaviours (Runner up) have a model that converts humid air into water using Silk Thread
Team Green Buildings (Runner up) is promoting the idea of a greener Karachi through Vertical Gardening
Team Mobile KutabKhana, (Winners) One of the winning teams is taking Libraries to kids and promoting the idea of Mobile Libraries
Team Chaska On Wheels, (Winners) has made a Rikshaw for disabled people that converts into a Food Cart
Team AeroSync, (Winners) want to install public toilets in Karachi
Team Pentagon, (Winners) Believes that the biggest problem of waste management is waste separation and their model works on that

Alif Ailaan Math & Science Campaign

Alif Ailaan & Pakistan Innovation Foundation – PIF launch “Pakistan’s First Calendar of What’s Happening in the Worlds of Maths and Science”

Our Objective:
The National Maths and Science Calendar is an important part of Alif Ailaan’s Maths and Science Campaign to bring national spotlight to the quality of maths and science education in Pakistan. From March 2016 till September 2016, Alif Ailaan and partners will organise a series of events – ‘hands-on’ science events at schools astronomy events in parks, street art activities, and competitions – as part of this campaign. The National Maths and Science Calendar will be promoted through Alif Ailaan’s Social Media and inform and focus attention on these Maths and Science Activities around the country and will help the organising partner gain participants and visibility.