Inspiring the Leaders of Tomorrow

Welcome to SparkTank by Beaconhouse, Pakistan’s first business incubator for students aged 10-19 years! This groundbreaking initiative is all set to ignite the spark of innovation and entrepreneurship among students from all public and private schools across Pakistan.

Fostering Creativity &
Innovation

Imagine a platform that empowers young minds to transform their ideas into thriving businesses that tackle real-world challenges. That’s exactly what SparkTank does! We foster creativity, nurture talent, and promote bold, out-of-the-box thinking by providing aspiring young entrepreneurs with the resources and support they need to turn their innovative ideas into successful businesses.

We have an amazing team of mentors, educators, and professionals who are passionate about supporting and guiding students. Join us on this exciting journey and ignite the spark of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship!

The benefits of incubation go way beyond business ownership – we’re here to develop essential skills you need to thrive in an ever-evolving world, including:
  • Leadership
  • Self-responsibility
  • Confidence
  • Critical thinking & problem-solving
  • Communication & teamwork
  • Creativity & innovation
  • Curiosity & imagination
  • Resilience & flexibility
What We
Offer

At SparkTank, we provide a wide range of support and services for young entrepreneurs aged 10-19 years to help bring their business ideas to life without worrying about costs. A rigorous selection process ensures that the students with best ideas from across the country enter our incubation and mentorship programs.

These students are guided every step of the way, whether they are starting from scratch, developing a prototype, or scaling their business.

Some of our offerings include:

Networking opportunities

Connect with other like-minded students, experts and industry professionals to develop and refine your ideas.

Mentorship

Get support from experienced mentors who can guide you through the process and help you succeed.

Funding

For those who need financial support, we offer grants on a case-by-case basis; these depend on your idea's potential and your performance during the programme, among other things.

Prototype Development

We provide guidance and resources for testing, learning, application building, and experimentation to help bring your ideas to life.

Collaborative Workspace
Shared work space with access to high-speed internet can be arranged.
Business Development & Resource Generation
Get access to resources, training, advice, and guidance to help grow your business and connect with potential investors.
Legal Advice
Legal experts provide specialist assistance to help navigate the legal aspects of business development.
Market Research
We offer support for idea exploration, market viability, scope, designing, and launching of your project.
Why Choose
SparkTank

You have a great business idea and you’re eager to start building your business and chasing your dreams. But being a young entrepreneur comes with its own set of challenges. Some common obstacles student entrepreneurs may encounter are:

  • Balancing education and business
  • Scarcity of start-up capital
  • Limited business skills
  • Lack of leadership and management experience
  • Age bias and difficulty building credibility

Don’t worry – SparkTank has got you covered. We’re here to support you and help you overcome these challenges. We’ll connect you with the right people, including a trusted mentor who knows the ins and outs of the field you want to enter. We’ll also guide you in creating a business model and vision statement, and help you develop the leadership and organisational skills you need to succeed.

With SparkTank, you’ll be more than ready to answer the questions investors most commonly ask in a pitch:

  1. What is your business all about?
  2. What will prevent others from doing what you’re doing, or, what’s your competitive advantage?
  3. What are you going to do with the money you raise?
  4. Who’s your target market and why will they buy from you?
  5. What’s your marketing strategy?
  6. What does your venture/management team look like?
Five
Month Incubation
Zero
Incubation Fee
Minimum
Equity
Virtual Incubation Programme
Students may enrol in SparkTank's virtual incubation programme, where we assist you through virtual channels and resources. You'll get access to mentorship, resources, an entrepreneurial starter kit, and guidance from experienced entrepreneurs, and eventually, investors. The goal is to help you get your startup off the ground quickly and efficiently, no matter where you are!
Incubation
Process

Applicants fill out and submit an online application to enrol in the three-month incubation programme.

Applications are reviewed and screened.

Shortlisted applicants pitch their idea to the Admissions Committee and the terms of incubation are finalised.

Selected applicants are enrolled in a three-month incubation programme, at the end of which applicants may apply for an extension if necessary.

Mentors guide students to review their proposals and create business plans after conducting research, designing a business model, and developing a complete strategy.

Support is provided for design, testing, marketing, packaging, and final development. Interim review of the progress will be done periodically.
Businesses are evaluated on pre-defined key performance indicators and only those that meet or exceed expectations successfully complete the programme and graduate.

Successful participants will be invited to showcase their business ideas to potential investors and the SparkTank committee which will  then decide whether to become a permanent funding partner.

Eligibility Criteria
  • Students aged 10 to 19 years can apply. If a student under the age of 10 has an innovative idea, exceptions may be created to this rule.
  • Students may apply individually, or as a group of maximum 4 members.
  • All interested students must apply online to be considered for admission into the incubator.
  • All types of business ideas whether technology-based, not-for-profit, products, or services are accepted.
  • Proposed ideas should demonstrate the potential for transformation into a viable business, preferably having a positive social impact.
WHY THEGEM
Creative &
hardworker
Quality analysis

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In depth production

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Ongoing support

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PROJECTS
Case studies
Market intelligence (Demo)
Market intelligence (Demo)
9 September, 2020 in Marketing Support (Demo)
Beginner’s guide (Demo)
Beginner’s guide (Demo)
9 September, 2020 in Marketing Support (Demo)
SEO optimization (Demo)
SEO optimization (Demo)
9 September, 2020 in Marketing Support (Demo)
BEST TRAFFIC
We know
the solution

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Optimization
73%
Marketing
89%
Advertising
65%

For those interested in funding projects at SparkTank, please feel free to reach out to us at sparktank@bh.edu.pk

 

FAQS
SparkTank by Beaconhouse is a first-of-its-kind incubator in Pakistan that caters to students of primary, middle, and secondary schools. SparkTank aims to encourage and develop an entrepreneurial mindset in students across Pakistan. It aims to facilitate transformation of high-potential ideas into successful businesses.
SparkTank is an initiative of Beaconhouse, one of the largest education networks in the world which caters to the education and training needs of a diverse group of individuals of varying ages, backgrounds and nationalities, across Pakistan, the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Students of ages 10-19 are eligible to apply. If a student below the minimum age has an innovative idea, exceptions may be created to this rule.
No. Students from any school, whether public or private, across Pakistan are eligible to apply.
SparkTank is a 3-month incubator. The duration may be extended to 6 months if required.
SparkTank will enrol 10 projects in one cohort.
The project idea can be by an individual student or a group of maximum 4 students.
In the virtual incubation program, SparkTank assists startups in growing and developing their businesses through virtual channels and resources. Students have access to mentorship, resources, an entrepreneurial starter kit, and support from experienced entrepreneurs, and eventually, investors. The goal is to help students get their startups off the ground quickly and efficiently regardless of the city they are based in.
Children’s safety is our top priority, both in the physical space of the incubator and in any online environment. Adequate measures are in place to ensure child protection, including background checks for staff and mentors, as well as strict internet safety protocols.
No. All types of businesses/ business ideas whether technology-based, not-for-profit, products, or services are accepted.
All complete applications that meet the eligibility criteria will be assessed against several factors, including the viability of the concept to be transformed into a fully functioning business and its potential to create a positive social impact.
All interested students are required to fill out and submit the online application form. All applications that fulfill the eligibility criteria, are reviewed and screened. Shortlisted applicants are called for a presentation to pitch their idea to the Admissions Committee. Selected candidates are enrolled into the incubation programme.
Pre-defined key performance indicators of each business will be evaluated during the programme. Only businesses which meet or exceed expectations will successfully complete the programme and graduate.
Over the course of the programme, applicants will undergo one-to-one mentorship with an industry expert, take part in comprehensive entrepreneurial training, and learn and practice business development, marketing, and finance concepts. Our curriculum ensures that students have access to everything they need to successfully turn their ideas into reality.
No. This is a free programme, with zero incubation fee.
Equity is decided on a case to case basis.
Applicants may receive funding in the form of grants. Grant amounts are decided on a case to case basis by our internal committees, depending on the performance of the applicant during the programme and the potential for impact of the idea.
Mentors should be passionate about working with young students and have the ability to guide and support them in developing their ideas into a successful business venture. Experienced entrepreneurs, business professionals, academic experts, or individuals with knowledge and expertise in a particular field can become mentors.
Individuals who wish to join SparkTank as a mentor can apply by filling out the application form. Each application will be evaluated and mentors will be selected on the basis of their experience, knowledge, skillset, and ability to guide students in transforming their initial concepts into fully operational businesses.
Our team matches selected applicants with mentors based on their needs and areas of expertise. We consider factors such as the mentor’s industry experience, skillset, and availability.
Participants will be introduced to potential investors. They will also be connected with our vast Alumni network.
The SparkTank legal committee will ensure that intellectual property rights of all applicants are protected.
Selected projects will be introduced to relevant investors after completion of the incubation period. Investors can:
  • Buy the idea
  • Invest in further development and launch of the project
  • Partially invest in the project
Our People
Pool of members who could be part of the Selection Committee
Ali Ahmad Khan
Chief Commercial Officer
Fareeha Ahmad
Chief Curriculum Development Advisor
Sara Zubair
Chief Communications Advisor
Scherezade Tarar
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