Building Pakistan’s climate economy begins with empowering local innovators. The Climaventures Roadshow – Quetta, hosted by Social Innovation Academy (SIA), brought together climate founders, advocates and venture representatives for an engaging information session with the Climaventures Team from the Climate…
Social Innovation Academy (SIA) and the Business Incubation Center (BIC), University of Balochistan, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in social entrepreneurship, innovation, youth empowerment, and ecosystem development across Balochistan. The MoU was signed by Ali…
Building a Women-Led Social Enterprise Ecosystem in Pakistan The International SIA Summit 2.0 marked a significant milestone in advancing women’s economic empowerment and strengthening Pakistan’s social enterprise ecosystem. Organized by the Social Innovation Academy (SIA) in collaboration with Arweqah Alreyadah,…
Social Innovation Academy, in collaboration with The Last Drop, organized the Youth-Led Water Innovation Workshop, bringing students together to explore the water challenges facing Balochistan and design low-cost, practical solutions. Through teamwork and creative thinking, participants developed innovative ideas such…
10 days. 40 micro businesses. One powerful transformation. The Balochistan Microenterprise Bootcamp, organized by SIA in collaboration with GIZ Pakistan and Water, Environment and Sanitation Society (WESS), turned skills into strategy and ideas into action. From financial literacy to digital…
On behalf of Social Innovation Academy (SIA), it was a privilege to support founders in gaining sharper clarity on Saudi market entry, funding conversations, and what it takes to be truly Saudi-ready.
The SIA x Microenterprise Training Program with Manzil and Islamic Relief is designed to bridge the gap between technical skills and sustainable livelihoods by turning skilled individuals into confident, informed micro-entrepreneurs. Through interactive, context-based sessions, participants from diverse trades such…
For the first time in Balochistan’s history, the Young Changemakers Program by Social Innovation Academy (SIA) created a powerful platform where school students didn’t just talk about problems — they learned how to transform them into real possibilities. Over several…
The Training of Trainers: Developing Trainers as Co-Creators successfully concluded under the facilitation of Dr. Muhammad Babur, a human capital specialist and founding president of the Learning Curve Institute, Islamabad. The session empowered participants to reimagine their roles as facilitators,…
Our STEM & Robotics Bootcamp 2.0 at The Educators and The City School brought together curious young minds to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in a fun, hands-on way. Students learned how to build and program robots, solve real-world…
A historic milestone for Balochistan The first ever STEAM & Robotics Lab has been inaugurated at Government Sandeman High School by the Secretary Education Balochistan. Equipped with modern robots, tablets, and sensors, this lab will empower teachers to lead students…
The Summit on Empowering Microentrepreneurs for Sustainable Growth in Balochistan 2025 successfully took place, bringing together entrepreneurs, development practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders under one roof. Organized by Social Innovation Academy in collaboration with Islamic Relief, the summit created a…
A one-day Resilience Training was conducted at Aghaaz for 40 Afghan refugee students (20 girls & 20 boys) from Salam High School, Hazara Town, Quetta. Organized by Social Innovation Academy (SIA), the session equipped participants with practical tools including the…
The Social Enterprise Summit (SES) 2025 marked a transformative milestone in Pakistan’s journey toward building a sustainable and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. Organized by the Social Innovation Academy (SIA) and supported by key national and international development partners including Arweqah Alreyadah,…
At the International Summit on Building a Thriving Social Enterprise Ecosystem in Pakistan, Basel Al-Aghbar, Director of Impact Investment & Entrepreneurship at Arweqah Alreyadah, delivered a powerful keynote celebrating the deep-rooted partnership between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. He shared Arweqah’s…
The Social Impact Challenge by Social Innovation Academy (SIA) was a dynamic initiative aimed at identifying and supporting innovative startups and social enterprises working to solve Pakistan’s pressing socio-economic and environmental challenges. With a grant opportunity of up to PKR…
The Mastering Sales and Developing the Riwayat Brand initiative, organized by Social Innovation Academy, was a comprehensive effort aimed at elevating the market presence of Riwayat, a brand dedicated to promoting organic food products, traditional crafts, and art pieces. The…
Breaking Barriers for Mental Health! On 10th January 2025, Social Innovation Academy and Aghaaz hosted a transformative Mental Health Awareness Session, bringing together 45 participants from diverse backgrounds. The session aimed to raise awareness about mental health, break stigmas, and…
Social Innovation Academy (SIA) in collaboration with RBWRP-TA, and the Women Agricultural Extension Department of Agriculture, conducted a productive training on Women Enterprise Development in Agribusiness, empowering women from Quetta, Mastung, Kalat, and Khuzdar. Participants gained skills in agribusiness fundamentals,…
The Policy Making Competition 2024 at BUITEMS brought together 66 talented participants, 8 expert speakers, and 3 esteemed judges over three impactful days. From workshops to policy presentations, young minds tackled real-world challenges in social equity, environmental sustainability, and economic…
We proudly hosted the “Unlocking Agribusiness Potential in Balochistan” conference, bringing together agribusiness experts, agri-preneurs, development partners, and local farmers to explore sustainable solutions for economic growth in the region. Highlights from the Conference: Actionable insights through keynotes & panel…
Social Innovation Academy at Jobs Fair 2024 – BUITEMS Team SIA had the incredible honor of participating in the Jobs Fair 2024 at BUITEMS, where we proudly showcased our impact and initiatives to empower communities and nurture innovation. Our team…
Exciting News for Youth Empowerment in Balochistan! Social Innovation Academy (SIA) and the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme have joined forces to empower young changemakers through social entrepreneurship and innovation! With the incredible support of Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Dr. Muhammad…
Breaking new ground in education! The first-of-its-kind STEM & Robotics Bootcamp in Balochistan brought 40 eager minds together at The City School Jinnah Town. Over two days, participants dove into the world of robotics, STEM, and machine coding. Day one…
“Empowering Educators, Enriching Young Minds! Our recent STEM training session for government teachers at Sandeman High School was a huge success! Together, we’re making learning more engaging, interactive, and fun for students. Let’s shape the future of education! #STEMeducation #TeacherTraining…
Social Innovation Academy (SIA) organized an impactful workshop centered around “Design Thinking” at the Institute for Development Studies and Practices (IDSP) Quetta. Specifically tailored for social and community workers operating in rural settings, the workshop proved highly successful in imparting…
The Social Innovation Academy (SIA) organized a series of workshops for the small landowners and farm holders in various districts of Balochistan. The aim of these workshops was to sensitize the Agri-based workers and landowners about entrepreneurship, value chain development…
Social Innovation Academy (SIA) and the University of Loralai (UoLi) have partnered to enhance the olive value chain in Loralai, leveraging UoLi’s recent success in olive oil production. UoLi seeks SIA’s support in branding and marketing their olive products to…
The Social Innovation Academy (SIA) organized, for the first time in Balochistan, a series of impactful workshops under the theme “Innovate with Impact: Social Entrepreneurship in Schools” in various high schools across Balochistan. Children of Grade 8-10 participated in the…
The Social Innovation Academy (SIA) orchestrated a series of impactful workshops under the theme “Empowering Youth through Social Entrepreneurship” in various universities across Balochistan. These workshops drew participants from diverse academic backgrounds and resonated as a resounding success, offering an…
The Social Innovation Academy (SIA) arranged an impactful series of workshops catering specifically to Afghan Refugees settled in various refugee villages across Balochistan. The workshops, tailored to empower these vulnerable youth, aimed to impart crucial life skills and strategies to…
Social Innovation Academy (SIA), in collaboration with Balochistan Human Capital Investment Project (BHCIP) – a World Bank funded Project, conducted a 3-day training workshop titled “Social Mobilization and Interpersonal Communication for District Community Staff”. This initiative aimed to address gaps…
The Public Policy Hackathon, a collaborative initiative by the Social Innovation Academy and the US Education Foundation Pakistan (USEFP), poised to stimulate innovative policy solutions among Balochistan’s youth. The Hackathon, first-of-its-kind in Pakistan, took place from December 22-24, 2023 in…
Social Innovation Academy (SIA) organized a signature, first-of-its-kind event “Balochistan Educational Leadership Forum,” held in collaboration with UNICEF and the Provincial Institute of Teacher Education (PITE). This transformative two-day event was convened at the Quetta Serena Hotel on December 28-29,…
Center for Entrepreneurship University of Loralai (CEUL) is a joint venture between University of Loralai and Social Innovation Academy (SIA). This dynamic collaboration signifies a transformative journey in promoting rural and social entrepreneurship, where SIA assumes the crucial role of…