National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi has announced the induction of 32 new startups as part of its Cohort 14, bringing together some of Pakistan’s most promising entrepreneurs and innovators. The cohort marks another milestone in NIC Karachi’s mission to strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem by empowering startups through mentorship, resources, and access to investment opportunities.
The new batch features a dynamic mix of founders building solutions in fintech, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, industrial automation, health technology, and social impact sectors. Each startup is working to close industry gaps, address real-world challenges, and create technology-driven solutions that can transform local industries and scale regionally.
Startups selected for Cohort 14 include names such as 8SolveAI, BlackCoreAI, BlockApex, Munafah.AI, ComplyS, Stock Sense, Saheli, and WhatFlow, among others. Their focus areas span from AI-powered financial analytics and automation to women’s health and enterprise compliance tools, reflecting the diversity of innovation emerging from Pakistan’s tech landscape.
NIC Karachi, operated under Ignite – National Technology Fund, Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, and managed by LMKT, continues to serve as a key hub for startup incubation and acceleration. The program provides founders with tailored mentorship, investor engagement opportunities, and technical support to help them refine business models and scale effectively.
The induction of Cohort 14 is part of NIC Karachi’s ongoing commitment to nurturing entrepreneurship and supporting the next wave of Pakistan’s tech leaders. Through partnerships with Tech Destination Pakistan, Orbit Startups, and other ecosystem enablers, the program aims to enhance startup visibility, attract foreign investment, and create job opportunities across the country.
For many of the new founders, joining NIC Karachi marks the beginning of an exciting journey that includes mentorship from industry experts, exposure to global investors, and opportunities to collaborate with peers across Pakistan’s startup ecosystem. The program’s comprehensive structure is designed to help founders accelerate growth while contributing to the country’s broader digital transformation goals.
NIC Karachi also emphasized that for those not selected this time, the journey doesn’t end here. The center continues to encourage aspiring entrepreneurs to persist in their ventures, improve their products, and reapply in future cohorts.
With each new batch, NIC Karachi continues to expand its role as a key player in driving innovation, fostering entrepreneurship, and shaping the future of Pakistan’s technology landscape through sustainable and impactful startup development.
