Govt launches AI product development training for PhDs

July 22, 2025 (MLN): In a landmark move to boost Pakistan’s global tech footprint, the government has launched a fully-funded certification program in Artificial Intelligence and engineering product development.

Rolled out through the National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), the initiative targets PhD and post-doctoral STEM scholars nationwide and is being implemented in collaboration with Obsidian Technologies and AI Advanced Industries.

Titled AI-Driven Enterprise Product Online Training and Development Program, the initiative aims to bridge academic research with market-driven innovation, as per the press release issued today.

A highlight of the program is a three-month online course, Innovation-Driven Product Development Using AI, taught by Stanford University faculty via its Engineering Center for Global and Online Education (CGOE).

Sponsored by the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) and NAVTTC, the program also includes local mentoring, peer learning, and sessions from industry experts.

It marks the first government-backed effort in Pakistan offering elite AI training specifically for MPhil and PhD scholars.

A PMYP spokesperson said the initiative reflects Pakistan’s commitment to building a competitive digital workforce.

Participants will be trained not only in AI applications but also in entrepreneurship and MVP development, preparing them to lead innovation in both local and global markets.

The collaboration is seen as a milestone in Pakistan’s digital transformation, aiming to create a pipeline of high-level AI professionals and entrepreneurs.

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