NIC Islamabad has opened applications for its Acceleration Program, targeting startups with product-market fit and early traction, offering global mentorship, investor readiness, and up to PKR 5M in grant support.
Startups in Acceleration Cohort 2 focused on market-product fit and mastering the Business Value Proposition Diagram, gaining insights into aligning product features with customer needs.
IBA CED, in partnership with SEDF and Sapphire Consulting, launches Sindh Innovation Accelerated Program to support growth-stage startups with mentorship, market validation, and investor readiness.
NIC Karachi, in collaboration with Product Soch, conducted Product Sprint 2.0, helping founders validate ideas and create MVP blueprints. Cohort 15 applications are now open.
Sindh Acceleration Program, in collaboration with Sindh Enterprise Development Fund and Sapphire Consulting, supports young founders, women-led startups, and underrepresented communities with mentorship, investor readiness, and acceleration opportunities.
NIC Islamabad hosted a two-day Investor Progress Review for Founder Institute Cohort 4, helping startups refine strategies, improve pitches, and gain investor-ready focus with guidance from experienced mentors.
NIC Karachi will host Majd Alaily for a practical session guiding founders on closing gaps in traction, market strategy, and business models to become VC-ready, emphasizing hands-on growth strategies.
NIC Karachi organized an AI Buildathon where founders developed live AI applications in just seven hours, emphasizing fast execution, real-world learning, and scalable solutions in a high-energy startup environment.
NIC Karachi partnered with Ravah Community to run an AI-native program helping founders turn ideas into live, functional AI products in under 30 days, emphasizing speed, execution, and modern development tools.
Startups at NIC Karachi participated in Fundraising Clinic I led by Liz L. from Orbit Ventures, learning how strategic PR, storytelling, and media engagement can strengthen credibility and investor confidence.
NIC Islamabad invites early-stage startups to join Cohort 5, offering mentorship, workspace, investor access, and Google Cloud credits to scale AI products, tech solutions, and innovative ventures across Pakistan.