Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Patenting and Prototyping Support Programme 2026

The Directorate General of Science and Technology (DOST), Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, invites applications for the Patenting and Prototyping Support (PPS) Programme. The programme promotes innovation through the development, dissemination, protection and commercialization of research outcomes.

Funding support is available to prototype and/or patent research products from public and private sector organizations engaged in research and development. The initiative supports researchers, research and development organizations, universities, startups and small and medium-sized enterprises based in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Eligible entities include universities, research institutes, startups and industries working in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Submission deadline: 9 December 2026.

Application method: Apply online at https://dost.kp.gov.pk/patents-and-prototypes-support-programme/.

Contact: Directorate General of Science and Technology (DOST), Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 1st Floor, Midway Building, Shami Road, Peshawar Cantt. Phone: +92-91-9216580. Email: [email protected].

Reference: INF(P)5406/26. Zero Tolerance for Corruption.