SST-UMT FYP SELECTED FOR GOOGLE FOR STARTUPS CLOUD PROGRAM
Saturday, August 22 2026
SST-UMT student Areeba Shahbaz has achieved a significant milestone with her Final Year Project (FYP) being accepted into the Google for Startups Cloud Program, securing $2,000 in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) credits to support the project’s cloud infrastructure and development needs.
The acceptance provides the team with valuable access to Google Cloud resources, helping address the funding challenges associated with building and scaling cloud-based infrastructure. This achievement marks a significant step forward in taking the FYP from an academic project toward real-world application.
The project reflects the students’ initiative, technical capabilities, and commitment to developing an impactful technology solution, under the guidance of Dr. Kashif Ishaq, Chairperson, Department of Informatics and Systems. The recognition also highlights SST-UMT’s commitment to supporting student-led innovation by providing opportunities and mentorship to engage with leading global technology platforms.
