Pakistani Students Win Google APAC 2025 Challenge with GeoGemma AI Tool

A brilliant team of students from Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad made Pakistan proud by winning the Best AI Use Case award at the prestigious Google APAC Solution Challenge 2025. Their project, GeoGemma, uses AI and satellite technology to analyze environmental risks without needing code.

What is GeoGemma?

GeoGemma is an open-source platform built using Google Earth Engine and Gemini AI models. It enables users to analyze satellite imagery using simple text prompts — ideal for disaster management, flood alerts, and climate monitoring.

Meet the Team

• Ahmed Iqbal (Team Lead)
• Hanzila Bin Younas
• Abdullah Asif
• Khaleelullah

Pakistan’s Second Entry: NUCES FAST

Another team, Team i+1 from NUCES FAST, also secured a spot in the top 10 finalists. Their project involved a Gemini-powered document editor to help neurodivergent students organize content easily.

National Recognition

The Pakistani Embassy in Manila hosted both teams for a congratulatory event, attended by Ambassador Dr. Asima Rabbani. The Federal IT Ministry and multiple news channels in Pakistan also highlighted this global achievement.

Watch the Project Demo

Why It Matters

This win showcases the rising talent of Pakistani youth in AI, data science, and environmental tech. GeoGemma proves that with the right tools, students from developing countries can solve global problems effectively.

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