The Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) has announced cash prizes worth Rs. 7.195 million for 49 winning projects at the Honhaar Punjab Innovation and Technology (PINTECH) Expo 2026.
According to an announcement shared by Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat, the commission will distribute cash rewards across nine categories to recognize students demonstrating innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial skills.
The prize money ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 500,000 per winning project, with nine top projects receiving Rs. 500,000 each.
The initiative aims to encourage young innovators, promote technology-based projects, and support entrepreneurial thinking among students.
PINTECH Expo 2026 Prize Money Details
The Punjab Higher Education Commission has announced five prize tiers for projects competing in nine categories at PINTECH Expo 2026.
The commission will award the highest prize of Rs. 500,000 to one winning project in each category, bringing the total first-prize allocation to Rs. 4.5 million.
The complete prize distribution is as follows:
| Prize Category | Prize Per Winner | Winners | Total Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Prize | Rs. 500,000 | 9 | Rs. 4,500,000 |
| First Runner-up | Rs. 100,000 | 13 | Rs. 1,300,000 |
| Second Runner-up | Rs. 75,000 | 9 | Rs. 675,000 |
| Third Runner-up | Rs. 50,000 | 9 | Rs. 450,000 |
| Fourth Runner-up | Rs. 30,000 | 9 | Rs. 270,000 |
| Total | 49 | Rs. 7,195,000 |
Nine Projects to Receive Rs. 500,000 Each
Under the announced prize structure, the commission will select one first-prize winner from each of the nine categories.
Each winning project will receive Rs. 500,000, bringing the combined allocation for the nine first-prize winners to Rs. 4.5 million. This represents the highest prize category at the expo.
Cash Rewards for Runner-up Projects
Apart from the nine first-prize winners, the commission will recognize another 40 projects through four runner-up categories.
The first runner-up category carries a prize of Rs. 100,000 per winner. A total of 13 projects will receive this award, accounting for Rs. 1.3 million.
According to the announced distribution, seven categories will have one first runner-up each, while two categories will have three first runner-up winners each.
The commission will also award Rs. 75,000 each to nine second runner-up projects, bringing their total allocation to Rs. 675,000.
Another nine projects will receive Rs. 50,000 each as third runner-up winners, while nine fourth runner-up projects will receive Rs. 30,000 each.
Together, these awards will bring the total prize distribution to Rs. 7.195 million.
PINTECH Expo 2026 to Promote Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Punjab Higher Education Commission is organizing PINTECH Expo 2026 to encourage students to showcase innovative projects and develop practical solutions through technology.
The initiative aims to recognize young talent and promote creativity, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship within Punjab’s higher education sector.
The expo will provide an opportunity for students to present their ideas and demonstrate their ability to develop innovative projects.
The announced cash prizes are intended to recognize outstanding projects and encourage students to pursue innovation and technology-driven initiatives.
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