PU Lecturer Hafiz Fawad Ali Selected for Fully Funded EELISA Innovation Event in Paris

In a remarkable achievement for Pakistan’s academic community, a lecturer from Punjab University Hailey College of Commerce, Hafiz Fawad Ali, has been selected as a fully funded participant for the prestigious EELISA One Night to Innovate in Paris. In addition to this honor, he has been awarded a competitive €1,000 grant to support his participation.

The event, hosted by the EELISA European University Alliance, brings together leading educators, students, and innovators from around the world for an intensive overnight challenge. The initiative focuses on designing impactful solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), encouraging participants to collaborate and propose innovative ideas.

Projects presented during the event are evaluated by top-tier international juries, with backing from major global partners. Hafiz Fawad Ali’s selection highlights his dedication to sustainable innovation and showcases the growing international recognition of Pakistani academia.

His participation not only reflects individual excellence but also underscores the increasing focus on sustainability-driven research and entrepreneurial thinking within Pakistan’s higher education sector, positioning the country as an emerging contributor to global innovation platforms.