BIONIKS Becomes First Pakistani Startup to Win UN Zero Project Award 2025

In a historic achievement, Pakistani startup BIONIKS has been honored with the Zero Project Award 2025 at a United Nations event, becoming the first Pakistani company to receive this prestigious global recognition. The award celebrates groundbreaking innovations that empower people with disabilities and promote inclusivity in the workforce.

Founded in 2016, BIONIKS specializes in AI-powered prosthetic technology, using artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D scanning to create custom-designed prosthetic limbs. The startup has provided over 700 prosthetics, transforming lives through cutting-edge assistive technology.

A Global Win for Pakistan

The Zero Project Award 2025, an internationally recognized honor, selected BIONIKS as one of 77 winners from 522 nominations worldwide. Acknowledged at a United Nations event, the company’s work in assistive technology reinforces Pakistan’s growing presence in health-tech innovation.

The company shared its achievement on social media:

“Pakistan may have missed the Champions Trophy 2025, but there’s still a victory to celebrate! Bioniks Pakistan is among 77 winners from 522 global nominations for the Zero Project Award 2025, recognized at a UN event for its AI-powered prosthetics.”
— @Bioniksorg, March 11, 2025

Innovation Beyond Borders

Earlier this year, BIONIKS launched an AI-powered mobile limb factory in Gaza, offering custom prosthetic arms and legs to war-affected amputees. The company previously made headlines in 2021 when it designed a multi-grip bionic arm for four-year-old Mohammed Sideeq, the youngest recipient of such a prosthetic.

Breaking Barriers with Technology

“Our mission is to revolutionize the way technology serves the disabled community,” said Anas Niaz, CEO of BIONIKS. “Through our devices, we aim to break barriers and empower individuals with independent and dignified lives.”

This United Nations-backed recognition not only highlights Pakistan’s tech-driven social impact but also sets the stage for future advancements in assistive technology worldwide.