Lahore Center of Entrepreneurship (LCE) has opened applications for its Slingshot Acceleration Programme 2025, a structured initiative designed to support growth-stage startups seeking to scale efficiently and expand their market presence. The programme aims to empower founders with the knowledge, mentorship, and investment exposure needed to drive sustainable growth in Pakistan’s rapidly evolving startup ecosystem.
Slingshot is tailored for entrepreneurs who have already established early traction and are ready to move towards their next stage of business expansion. Through customized mentorship sessions, founders will receive guidance specific to their challenges, helping them refine business models, strengthen operational capacity, and accelerate revenue growth.
The programme also includes industry-led workshops, offering hands-on learning opportunities focused on strategy development, scaling operations, and optimizing product-market fit. These workshops are led by experienced professionals and investors who bring practical expertise from diverse sectors of Pakistan’s entrepreneurial landscape.
One of the key features of Slingshot is its direct access to investors at LCE’s upcoming summit, where participating startups will have the chance to pitch, network, and explore potential funding opportunities. This bridge between founders and investors is designed to catalyze investment readiness and enable startups to secure the capital required for their next phase of development.
Applications for the programme are now open via the Gust platform, and startups interested in participating can apply until October 30, 2025. LCE’s focus remains on identifying ambitious founders committed to building impactful, scalable ventures that contribute to Pakistan’s innovation economy.
Since its inception, LCE has played a key role in nurturing early-stage entrepreneurs, supporting numerous startups across sectors such as technology, education, e-commerce, and social enterprise. The Slingshot Acceleration Programme represents an extension of that mission, targeting more mature startups ready to transition from growth to scale.
With Pakistan’s entrepreneurial environment maturing rapidly, initiatives like Slingshot are essential in bridging the gap between startup potential and long-term sustainability. By providing founders with targeted mentorship, investor access, and ecosystem connections, LCE continues to foster an environment where innovation can thrive and businesses can grow beyond local boundaries.
The Slingshot Acceleration Programme reinforces LCE’s commitment to empowering Pakistan’s startup ecosystem and building a new generation of high-impact founders equipped to lead regional and global ventures. Interested startups can apply online to join the cohort and take the next step in their entrepreneurial journey before the October 30 deadline.
