Centre for Social Entrepreneurship - GIFT University

14/03/2026

𝐆𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢: 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 $𝟒𝟎𝟎/𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠
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Here’s the inspirational story of our young Freelancer Student Saad Ali who, during an entrepreneurship course, transformed his knowledge of data science into a side hustle, selling his skills on renowned international platform Upwork earning $400+ in a month.

With expert mentorship and real-world exposure from the CSE, he did more than just complete a course; he became a successful freelancer. This is what happens at GIFT University — this is how we enable students for “𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐦 𝐬𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐤.”

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧!

05/03/2026

𝐆𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢: 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐭
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Here’s the inspirational story of our young Entrepreneur Muhammad Hassan who, during a course, transformed his knowledge into a profit-making business, Quantum Melt, a business automation service provider. Providing automation solutions to National and International clients.

With expert mentorship and real-world exposure from the CSE, he did more than just complete a course; he built a profitable Service provider Brand. This is what happens at GIFT University — this is how we enable students for “𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐦 𝐬𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐤.”

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧!

03/03/2026

𝐆𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞: 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭-𝐈𝐈

Cohort II of our Junior Entrepreneurs Programme at GIFT University has been nothing short of inspiring. These young innovators didn’t just attend sessions, they experienced entrepreneurship in action. From embracing the “Bird in Hand” principle to practically applying the concept of Effectuation inspired by Saras Sarasvathy, they learned that great ventures begin with the resources already within reach. The creativity in their ideas, the confidence in their pitches, and the energy throughout the journey truly reflected what an entrepreneurial mindset looks like in its purest form.

On the final day at the CSE Marketplace, our junior founders transformed imagination into tangible value, proudly showcasing their handmade products, engaging customers, and making impressive sales. Watching them pitch, negotiate, and believe in their own ideas reaffirmed why nurturing entrepreneurship at an early stage is so important. Cohort II has raised the standard, and this is exactly how we move forward from Taleem se Karobaar Tak.

25/02/2026

𝐆𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢: 𝐀𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐭
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Here’s the inspirational story of our young Entrepreneur Abdullah Asif who, during a course, transformed his knowledge into a profit-making business, Adroit, a digital marketing solution provider startup.

With expert mentorship and real-world exposure from the CSE, the did more than just complete a course; he built a profitable Service provider Brand. This is what happens at GIFT University — this is how we enable students for “𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐦 𝐬𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐤.”

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24/02/2026

What began as a series of insightful workshops at GIFT University concluded with an impactful “Business Idea Pitching” session, a joint initiative by GIFT University and Women Resource Center & Incubators (WRCI), in collaboration with Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lahore Division.

Designed to empower women entrepreneurs through mentorship, innovation, and industry exposure, this initiative provided participants with the platform to transform ideas into viable business ventures. The session was graced by our Guests of Honour, Dr. Shehla Javed Akram (Founder President, Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry Lahore) and Ms. Falahat Imran (President, Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry Lahore).

Together, GIFT University and WRCI continue to strengthen the bridge between education and entrepreneurship — Taleem se Karobaar Tak.

24/02/2026

23/02/2026

Junior Entrepreneurship Cohort II – In Full Swing! 

The energy is high and the ideas are flowing as CSE’s Junior Entrepreneurship Cohort II kicks off with enthusiasm and creativity! 

In our very first session, young minds were introduced to the powerful entrepreneurial principle of “Bird in Hand”, understanding that great ventures don’t always start with big resources, but with who you are, what you know, and whom you know. 

Through engaging discussions and fun, hands-on creative activities, our junior entrepreneurs explored how their own skills, passions, and networks can become the foundation of future business ideas. The session was filled with excitement, imagination, and confident idea-sharing! 

At CSE, we believe entrepreneurship begins early, nurturing problem-solvers and innovators of tomorrow, today.

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20/02/2026

𝐆𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢: 𝐆𝟕 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡
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When the knowledge of Department of Computer Science meets an entrepreneurial mindset, Software Services like G7 Tech are created. Here’s the inspirational story of students from GIFT University who, during a course, transformed their CS knowledge into a profit-making business, G7 Tech.

With expert mentorship and real-world exposure from the CSE, they did more than just complete a course; they built a profitable Software Service Brand providing services to local businesses. This is what happens at GIFT University — this is how we enable students for “𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐦 𝐬𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐤.”

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19/02/2026

GIFT University, through its Centre for Social Entrepreneurship (CSE), proudly presents the
𝐂𝐒𝐄 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 — a state-of-the-art platform designed to empower emerging entrepreneurs enrolled with CSE. This marketplace serves as a dynamic space where the vision of young innovators is nurtured, refined, and shaped to meet international standards.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧, 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐰: https://admission.gift.edu.pk/pl/signup.php

16/02/2026

Our newly opened CSE Marketplace created quite a buzz across campus!

11/02/2026

GIFT University, in collaboration with the Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry Lahore Division and WRCI, proudly presented a transformative 2-day workshop on Idea Validation and Customer Persona under the Women Entrepreneurship Series.
Here are some highlights from the workshop, where our trainer Wajahat Iqbal actively interacted with students through engaging discussions, hands-on activities, and practical exercises. The sessions empowered participants to understand their customers better, validate their business ideas, and strengthen their entrepreneurial thinking.
At CSE, we are committed to equipping young women with the skills and confidence needed to move forward in their entrepreneurial journey.

11/02/2026

𝐆𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢: 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
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When the knowledge of 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 & 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 meets an entrepreneurial mindset, brands like Purefusion are created. Here’s the inspirational story of three students from GIFT University — Izzah Izhar, Saman Zaman, and Hooriya Tahir — who, during a course, transformed their Food & Nutrition knowledge into a profit-making business, Purefusion.

With expert mentorship and real-world exposure from the CSE, they did more than just complete a course; they built a profitable brand licensed by the Punjab Food Authority. This is what happens at GIFT University — this is how we enable students for “𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐦 𝐬𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐤.”

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