NIC Karachi Invites Startups to Join Cohort 15 for Equity-Free Support and Mentorship

Published on

NIC Karachi is calling on startups, entrepreneurs, professionals, teachers, and students to join Cohort 15 of its incubation program, with just 10 days remaining before applications close. The program is designed to accelerate growth and amplify impact, offering participants the resources and support needed to take their ventures to the next level.

Participants in Cohort 15 will have access to equity-free support, enabling them to scale their businesses without giving up ownership. The program also provides expert mentorship and coaching from industry leaders, guiding founders through challenges in product development, market strategy, and operational execution.

Startups will gain access to investors, creating opportunities to secure funding and bring their visions to life. In addition, the program fosters elite networking, connecting participants with a community of peers, mentors, and ecosystem leaders to collaborate, share insights, and build lasting professional relationships.

Applications for Cohort 15 are open until Sunday, 15 February 2026. The program encourages founders and innovators to apply promptly to benefit from structured support, hands-on guidance, and connections that can accelerate their growth trajectory. NIC Karachi’s incubation initiative emphasizes deliberate scaling, practical mentorship, and exposure to opportunities that enable startups to disrupt markets and grow sustainably.

By combining resources, mentorship, and investor access, Cohort 15 continues NIC Karachi’s mission to nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs and foster a thriving startup ecosystem in Pakistan.

Follow the SPIN IDG WhatsApp Channel for updates across the Smart Pakistan Insights Network covering all of Pakistan’s technology ecosystem.

Latest articles

NIC Hyderabad Hosts Pitch It Better for Cohort 9 Applicants

National Incubation Center Hyderabad hosted Pitch It Better, bringing together aspiring founders and Cohort 9 applicants to refine their pitches with feedback from judges Farhan Iqbal, Muhammad Ghayas Uddin, and Imran Azeem ahead of the next stage of their startup journey.

NIC Karachi Startup The Disrupt Labs Featured on ARY News

Muhammad Umair Arif, founder of NIC Karachi Cohort 12 startup The Disrupt Labs, was featured on ARY News morning show Bakhabar Savera discussing the importance of AI education in schools and preparing students for an AI-driven future.

Ignite Marks International MSME Day Highlighting Tech Startups

Ignite, the National Technology Fund under the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, marked International MSME Day by highlighting how National Incubation Centers, Pakistan Startup Fund, and BridgeStart are helping technology-driven startups become the next generation of high-impact micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Ignite Extends Indus RAS Expo 2026 Deadline to June 28

Ignite has extended the application deadline for Indus RAS Expo 2026 to June 28, with the event now scheduled for July 22 and 23, 2026, at the Pak China Friendship Center in Islamabad, inviting robotics and autonomous systems startups to apply.

More like this

NIC Hyderabad Hosts Pitch It Better for Cohort 9 Applicants

National Incubation Center Hyderabad hosted Pitch It Better, bringing together aspiring founders and Cohort 9 applicants to refine their pitches with feedback from judges Farhan Iqbal, Muhammad Ghayas Uddin, and Imran Azeem ahead of the next stage of their startup journey.

NIC Karachi Startup The Disrupt Labs Featured on ARY News

Muhammad Umair Arif, founder of NIC Karachi Cohort 12 startup The Disrupt Labs, was featured on ARY News morning show Bakhabar Savera discussing the importance of AI education in schools and preparing students for an AI-driven future.

Ignite Marks International MSME Day Highlighting Tech Startups

Ignite, the National Technology Fund under the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, marked International MSME Day by highlighting how National Incubation Centers, Pakistan Startup Fund, and BridgeStart are helping technology-driven startups become the next generation of high-impact micro, small, and medium enterprises.