🌍 SDG Halshanas (Edition II)

Elite Inter-University Tech & Innovation Challenge Hosted by GDGoC BNU | Powered by Google for Developers

🚀 The Legacy Continues

Welcome to the second edition of SDG Halshanas, Beaconhouse National University's premier sustainable innovation challenge.

Following the historic success of our inaugural edition—which saw 82 teams from 15 institutions and became Pakistan's first zero-printing tech event—we are scaling our impact. Halshanas is not just a competition; it is a launchpad. We challenge elite student teams, developers, and innovators to build practical, tech-driven solutions that directly align with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We are bringing the mentors, the environment, and the resources. You bring the innovation.

🛤️ Choose Your Track (The 4 Participation Modes)

Whether you have a fully scaled business or just a spark of a brilliant idea, there is a track designed specifically for your stage of innovation:

• 🎓 Mode 1: The FYP Track Bring your university Final Year Project (FYP). If your academic research solves a real-world SDG challenge, pitch it here to gain industry validation and scale.

• ⚙️ Mode 2: The MVP Track You’ve written the code and built a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Showcase your working prototype to our judges and take the next step toward market launch.

• 💼 Mode 3: The Startup Track You are already in business. Pitch your existing, SDG-aligned tech startup to top executives and incubation centers looking for their next major investment.

• 💡 Mode 4: The Idea Track Have a world-changing idea but no code yet? No problem. We will help you rapid-prototype on event day by providing free Google Cloud Platform (GCP) credits and live, hands-on training!

🏆 Why Participate? The Stakes Are High

SDG Halshanas is designed to bridge the gap between campus projects and real-world implementation. By participating, you gain access to:

• Massive Cash Awards: Significant cash prizes for the winning teams to help fund and scale your solutions.

• Elite Networking (Who You’ll Meet): Pitch directly to IT Industry Judges, CEOs, Startup Founders, Incubation Center Teams looking for their next cohort, and Tech HRs hiring top talent.

• Technical Empowerment: Live training and free GCP resources (for the Idea track) to turn your concepts into reality.

• Community: Collaborate and compete with like-minded, top-tier students from different academic backgrounds and universities across the region.

📅 Mission Parameters

• Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

• Venue: Beaconhouse National University (BNU), Lahore

• Format: Inter-university Tech & Innovation Challenge (Solo Innovators & Teams of 2-4)

• Target: Engineering actionable tech prototypes for a sustainable future.

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