1

Gaming & Immersive Businesses

Build revenue-generating games, play-to-own models, virtual experiences, and esports platforms. Web3 enables true asset ownership, transparent prize pools, and instant payouts for Pakistan’s growing gaming audience.

  • Play-to-own mobile games with NFT assets
  • Virtual events and concert platforms
  • Esports leagues with on-chain prize distribution

Business models used: Transaction fees, NFT sales & royalties, sponsorships, in-app purchases, play-to-earn economies

2

Creator Economy & Social Platforms

Platforms that help artists, musicians, and creators monetize directly using NFTs, subscriptions, and fan commerce while removing middlemen.

  • NFT marketplaces for Pakistani creators
  • Tokenized creator subscriptions and memberships
  • Brand loyalty programs with creator tokens

Business models used: Transaction fees, subscriptions, NFT royalties, marketplace commissions

3

Freelance, Reputation & Professional Tools

Decentralized tools for Pakistan’s freelancers including on-chain reputation systems, credential verification, and borderless payments.

  • On-chain freelance marketplaces with smart escrow
  • Decentralized credential and portfolio verification
  • Cross-border payment and escrow solutions

Business models used: Transaction fees, premium subscriptions, payment commissions, SaaS tools

4

Decentralized Commerce & Marketplaces

Web3-powered marketplaces for SME commerce, cross-border trade, and supplier networks with transparent payments and settlement.

  • SME e-commerce platforms with Web3 payments
  • Cross-border B2B trade platforms
  • Decentralized supplier coordination tools

Business models used: Marketplace commissions, transaction fees, seller subscriptions, payment gateway fees

5

Supply Chain & Enterprise Solutions

Blockchain solutions for traceability, compliance, and coordination in Pakistan’s export sectors (textiles, agriculture, manufacturing).

  • Export traceability platforms for textiles and agriculture
  • Automated compliance tools for SMEs
  • Decentralized supply chain financing platforms

Business models used: SaaS subscriptions, transaction fees, enterprise licensing

6

Finance, Payments & DeFi

Solutions for remittances, SME lending, and cross-border payments, including Sharia-compliant DeFi products tailored for Pakistan.

  • Low-cost remittance and payment platforms
  • Sharia-compliant SME lending tools
  • Web3 payment gateways for e-commerce

Business models used: Transaction fees, lending fees, subscription plans

7

AI, Data & Business Intelligence

AI and decentralized data tools that deliver predictive analytics and intelligence for agriculture, retail, logistics, and other sectors.

  • AI analytics platforms for agriculture and retail
  • Decentralized business data marketplaces
  • AI-powered decision intelligence dashboards

Business models used: SaaS subscriptions, data/API usage fees, enterprise licensing

8

Security & Core Infrastructure

Core Web3 infrastructure including smart contract auditing, wallet security, and cross-chain solutions for a safe ecosystem.

  • Smart contract auditing tools
  • Secure wallet and key management solutions
  • Cross-chain interoperability services

Business models used: SaaS subscriptions, usage-based fees, enterprise security contracts

9

Mass-Market Consumer Applications

Simple, user-friendly Web3 and fintech apps designed for Pakistan’s 100M+ mobile users with clear acquisition and revenue models.

  • Mobile wallets and savings apps with DeFi features
  • Micro-investment and remittance apps
  • Everyday utility apps powered by Web3

Business models used: Transaction fees, freemium/subscriptions, advertising, token economies

Applications close May 15, 2026

National Fintech & Web3 Startup Program 2026 — Institute of Business Administration, Karachi