Computerworld, as technology media partner of PASHA ICT Awards 2026, is proud to feature the announcement of winners in the Junior Students subcategory. This category celebrates the creativity, problem-solving, and technical passion of Pakistan’s youngest innovators, recognizing school-age students who are already engaging meaningfully with technology and building solutions that reflect real-world thinking. As STEM and digital literacy programs expand in schools across the country, this subcategory highlights the early sparks of innovation shaping Pakistan’s next generation of technologists.
Beaconhouse School System secured the Gold Award for EpiNEST, a solution that reflects strong creativity and problem-solving from its young creators. This recognition underscores the growing capability of junior students to engage with complex, technology-driven ideas at an early stage of their education.
The Merit Award went to AIC: Artificial Intelligence Classroom for its project of the same name, AIC – Artificial Intelligence Classroom, a concept exploring how AI can be integrated into classroom learning environments. This recognition highlights the value of student-led thinking around emerging technologies like AI, even at the junior level.
Two Appreciation Awards were presented to students from Headstart School: Gestura and Traceback. Both projects reflect the breadth of ideas emerging from young innovators, showcasing their ability to identify problems and design thoughtful technology-based responses.
The Junior Students subcategory at PASHA ICT Awards 2026 underscores the importance of nurturing technical curiosity and innovation from an early age. By recognizing achievements like EpiNEST from Beaconhouse School System, the Artificial Intelligence Classroom project, and Gestura and Traceback from Headstart School, PASHA continues to spotlight the passion and creativity emerging from Pakistan’s youngest tech talent. As schools across the country continue to encourage hands-on engagement with technology, this subcategory is expected to remain an inspiring area of recognition within Pakistan’s technology ecosystem.
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