Ignite NGIRI 2026 (National Grassroots ICT Research Initiative)

Overview

Ignite NGIRI 2026 (National Grassroots ICT Research Initiative) is a prestigious opportunity provided by Ignite (National Technology Fund) - Ministry of IT & Telecom. This scholarship is designed to support students pursuing Undergraduate (Final Year Students only). It offers Project Funding (Not Tuition), including benefits like Equipment Cost: Up to PKR 50,000 (for hardware/software purchase). Stipend: Scholarship usually includes a stipend for group members (varies by budget). Innovation Award: Top projects compete for cash prizes (up to PKR 1 Million in National Competitions). Total Grant: Maximum reimbursement is often capped at PKR 80,000 per project group.. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline to secure this funding for their academic journey.

Benefits & Coverage

Eligibility Criteria

• Enrollment: Must be a Final Year Student of an ICT-related discipline (CS, IT, Electrical, Electronics, Software, etc.).
• Institution: Must be enrolled in a university participating in the NGIRI program (HEC recognized).
• Project Status: Must have an approved 'Final Year Project (FYP)' proposal from the university supervisor.
• Group Size: Funding is given to the FYP Group (usually 2-4 students), not individuals.
• Topic: Project must be related to cutting-edge tech (AI, Blockchain, IoT, Robotics, Cloud, Big Data).

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Frequently Asked Questions