About Lok Sahaita STEM Talent Search
Recognised as Pakistan’s most prestigious STEM competition, STS is a national initiative to discover, mentor, recognise, reward, and celebrate the brightest young innovators of the country. Organised in academic collaboration with NED University of Engineering & Technology, the program brings together top university students from across Pakistan to present impactful ideas, prototypes, and research aligned with national priorities.
Our Mission
At Lok Sahaita, we believe that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. Our mission is to establish a dynamic national platform that identifies outstanding STEM talent at the university level, brings it to the forefront through healthy competition, and nurtures it with world-class mentorship, resources, and recognition. We strive to empower these young innovators to develop solutions for Pakistan’s most pressing challenges—while transforming them.
Our Vision
To transform Pakistan into a global hub of STEM innovation by 2030—where our graduates lead groundbreaking research, drive technological entrepreneurship, and solve complex challenges that benefit both our nation and humanity at large. At Lok Sahaita, we don’t just discover talent—we celebrate it, elevate it, and turn it into a force for national pride. We are building a generation of visionary leaders, equipped to shape the future and position Pakistan as a true knowledge economy.
Our Core Values
At Lok Sahaita STEM Talent Search, we live by our core principles
Discover Talent
We reach every corner of Pakistan to find untapped STEM potential.
Promote Healthy Competition
We create fair and challenging platforms that push students to excel.
Nurture Growth
We mentor, support, and equip youth to turn ideas into impact.
Celebrate Innovation
We turn talent into role models—our innovators become youth icons.
Build Leaders
We empower future changemakers with knowledge, confidence, and purpose.
Think Nationally, Impact Globally
We support solutions that uplift Pakistan and resonate worldwide.
Program Objectives
Five Core Pillars Drive Our Mission to Advance STEM Education in Pakistan
Talent Identification
Unearthing brilliance where it exists—across universities nationwide. We identify and nurture exceptional STEM talent through competitive evaluation, hands-on exposure, and guided learning journeys.
Mentorship Excellence
We bridge the gap between potential and performance by connecting students with industry pioneers, researchers, and academic leaders—accelerating their growth, sharpening their ideas, and guiding real-world innovation.
Innovation Recognition
We celebrate innovation that matters. By showcasing, rewarding, and promoting outstanding student projects, we spotlight solutions that address pressing national challenges and demonstrate global relevance.
National Impact
Our ultimate goal is to build a sustainable STEM ecosystem that fuels scientific advancement, supports tech-driven entrepreneurship, and contributes meaningfully to Pakistan’s emergence as a knowledge-based economy.
Leadership & Legacy
We aim to create national STEM heroes—inspiring, visionary youth who become science leaders of tomorrow, role models for millions, and proud ambassadors of Pakistan’s talent, innovation, and resilience.
Program Features
Comprehensive support system designed to maximize student potential and project impact.
Organizers
Collaborative effort bringing together leading institutions
Lok Sahaita
A dynamic social impact organisation committed to discovering, empowering, and celebrating diverse talents across Pakistan through inclusive outreach and equal opportunity initiatives
NED University of Engg. & Tech
Premier engineering institution providing academic oversight and technical expertise.
Asma M. Hashmi STEM Centre
Specialized center focused on STEM education and innovation development based in NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi.
Program Timeline
Our journey from conception to national impact
2024-2025
Initial planning and stakeholder engagement
2025-2026
First national competition with participants from all over the country
2026-2027
Extended to include school and college level competitions
2027-Onwards
Global partnerships and exchange programs
Ready to Shape the Future?
Join Pakistan's premier STEM innovation platform and turn your ideas into reality.