Prime Minister’s Cloud Program opens up allocations for tech startups

‘Prime Minister’s Cloud Program for Startups’, launched to help tech startups adopt, optimize, and scale on cloud infrastructure, has invited startups to apply.

The program, by Ignite – National Technology Fund, under the Ministry of IT & Telecom, will run for one year.

It aims to reduce early-stage infrastructure costs, improve cloud utilization, and build a strong, sustainable cloud ecosystem for Pakistan through a tiered cloud reimbursement model, structured technical enablement, and collaboration with Cloud Service Providers (CSPs).

The programme will feature tier-based cloud cost reimbursements of up to 60% for startups as well as structured technical guidance to support cloud adoption and optimization.

READ MORE: Pakistan’s startup funding rises to $36.6mn in 2025, still below peak levels

Ignite said all startups can apply, not just those associated with its National Incubation Centres.

Startups can apply for the program till January 27.