PM Cloud Startups
CALLING PAKISTANI TECH STARTUPS
APPLY TO THE PRIME MINISTER’S CLOUD PROGRAM FOR STARTUPS
Ignite – National Technology Fund, under the Ministry of IT & Telecom, invites Pakistani tech startups to accelerate growth through cloud adoption with the Prime Minister’s Cloud Program for Startups.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
A one-year national initiative, the program helps startups adopt, optimize, and scale cloud infrastructure while reducing costs. It combines tiered reimbursement, expert guidance, and collaboration with leading Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) to strengthen Pakistan’s digital startup ecosystem.
Program Benefits
Selected startups may receive:
- Up to 60% cloud cost reimbursement, based on startup stage and approved tier
- Expert guidance on cloud architecture, service selection, and cost optimization
- Ecosystem exposure through program-led activities and collaborations
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Open to Pakistani tech startups at early deployment or scaling stage that:
- Offer a technology-based product or service
- Use or plan to use cloud infrastructure
- Demonstrate growth potential and readiness to scale
- Can clearly justify cloud usage aligned with business needs
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
- Apply online through a competitive selection process
- If selected, get expert guidance and receive your formal offer with tier, cloud credit limit, and agreed KPIs (user growth, revenue, milestones etc.).
- Use cloud services from your chosen CSP with your own funds.
- Submit invoices for verification and reimbursement.
- Get reimbursed as per approved percentage based on your tier (T&Cs apply).
- Report quarterly on cloud usage and impact against agreed metrics.
HOW TO APPLY
Startups may apply online through link Submit Your Application by 27 January 2026.
In case of any query, please email us at: [email protected].
Be part of a national effort to build, scale, and compete on the cloud while keeping your infrastructure costs under control.