Islamabad, Oct 4: Traversaal.ai from Pakistan Wins Meta APAC AI Accelerator Finals in Singapore. The Traversaal.ai team has won the prestigious Meta APAC AI Accelerator Finals in Singapore. They were awarded a $100,000 grant for their creative concept, a virtual tutor that makes use of Meta’s Llama technology.
A statement from Singapore was received here on Friday. It stated that “this groundbreaking solution offers high-quality learning resources in both English and Urdu, reflecting the immense talent within ‘Tech Destination Pakistan’ while addressing critical societal challenges like educational inequality.”
The fact that Indonesia and New Zealand emerged as runners-up was also acknowledged, underscoring Pakistan’s increasing prominence as a center for technical advancement and AI-driven solutions and solidifying its standing as a rising leader in the global digital economy.
Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication, commented on the historic accomplishment, saying, “The success of Traversaal.ai at the Meta APAC AI Accelerator Finals highlights Pakistan’s growing role as a major force in AI innovation.” The government’s effort to supporting technological growth is bearing fruit, and events like the Meta Llama Pitchathon highlight our dedication to empowering local talent and presenting Pakistan as a global innovation destination.”
During his speech, Adeel Aijaz Shaikh, the CEO of Ignite, stated: “Traversaal.ai’s success is evidence of the enormous potential of Pakistan’s tech ecosystem.” At Ignite, we’re dedicated to advancing innovative concepts that advance technology and address urgent social problems.
Pakistan created history at Ignite NICAT earlier this year when it hosted the first Meta Llama Pitchathon in Asia-Pacific. With strong government support, the historic event marked a critical milestone in putting “Tech Destination Pakistan” on the map of global AI innovation.
The Pitchathon brought together innovators and AI enthusiasts from all around Pakistan, demonstrating the country’s ability to play a significant role in the global digital economy. On July 19, 2024, the call for competition was launched, and 112 proposals were received.
Following a stringent selection procedure, representatives from e27 and Meta selected seven teams to present their ideas in front of a distinguished panel of judges on August 13, 2024, during the final round. Each initiative was carefully assessed by the panel on the basis of its potential impact, technological viability, and ethical application of AI.
