Pakistani AI startup, Traversaal.ai won the Meta APAC AI Accelerator Finals in Singapore. Pakistani AI startup was awarded a total of $100,000 for their creative concept, a virtual tutor that utilized Meta’s Llama technology.
On Friday, a message received from Singapore stated:
“This groundbreaking solution offers high-quality learning resources in both English and Urdu, reflecting the immense talent within ‘Tech Destination Pakistan’ while addressing critical societal challenges like educational inequality.”
The fact that Indonesia and New Zealand emerged as runners-up was also acknowledged, underscoring Pakistan’s increasing prominence as a center for technical advancement and AI-driven solutions and solidifying its standing as a rising leader in the global digital economy.
Commenting on the momentous achievement, Minister of State for IT & Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said:
“The success of Traversaal.ai at the Meta APAC AI Accelerator Finals highlights the growing role of Pakistan as a major force in AI innovation. The government’s commitment to fostering technological progress is bearing fruit, and events like the Meta Llama Pitchathon demonstrate our dedication to empowering local talent and positioning Pakistan as a global tech destination.”
At Ignite, NICAT Pakistan created history earlier this year when it sponsored the very first Meta Llama Pitchathon in Asia-Pacific. With strong government support, the historic event marked a critical milestone in putting “Tech Destination Pakistan” on the map of global AI innovation. Pakistani AI enthusiasts and innovators were drawn to the Pitchathon, which highlighted the country’s ability to play a significant role in the global digital economy.
The call for competition was launched on July 19, 2024, and they received 112 proposals in total. During the final round, 7 teams were selected by e27 and Meta after a stringent selection procedure to pitch their ideas in the presence of a panel of judges on August 13, 2024. Each initiative was assessed by the panel on the basis of its potential impact, technical viability, and ethical application of AI.
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