Tech Desk 
Dec 11, 2025
In a significant achievement, seven Pakistani startups have been selected to pitch their innovative solutions at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, in January 2026.
The Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) and CITADEL Pathfinder are organising the Pathfinder CITADEL DAVOS Startup Challenge with the goal of bridging the gap between Pakistani talent and international funding.
Selected from more than 200 applications, the startups showcase Pakistan's rising presence in digital entrepreneurship and reflect the country's vibrant tech environment.
CITADEL DAVOS 2026's shortlisted Pakistani Startups
Gadinsider has got you the list of all the Pakistani startups selected for the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos:
Edversity: This startup aims to train youth in cybersecurity, blockchain, and artificial intelligence while creating scalable digital talent pipelines, with over 12,000 graduates and high placement rates.
Vector AI: Creating specialised AI solutions, such as voice-enabled AI products and fundamental models, for industries including education and telecommunications.
Swich: A digital payment platform established in Karachi that offers creative ways to collect and distribute money across the country.
EKKO: Providing children with speech impairments with a portable gadget for reasonably priced at-home speech treatment.
AI Team Force: By offering AI-powered sales outreach solutions, small and mid-sized businesses may increase customer engagement and lead generation.
Edkasa: This startup provides pupils with an accessible online learning environment to aid them in important secondary school examinations, with an emphasis on educational technology.
AiBL: Creating bionic prosthetics with AI integration to help amputees around the world regain their freedom and mobility.
These businesses represent important industries, including fintech, AI, health, and education, that will shape Pakistan's competitiveness in the future.
