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NIC Peshawar offers startups a Launchpad to grow and scale.

At the heart of Peshawar’s entrepreneurial brilliance stands the National Incubation Center – a beacon of innovation, powered by Ignite – National Technology Fund and the Ministry of IT & Telecom. Managed and operated by leaders in technology innovation, NIC Peshawar is reshaping the startup landscape, empowering dreamers to build, scale, and soar. With the support of over 80 partners, from global accelerators to industry giants, it ignites ideas into transformative ventures.

  •  Google Cloud and AWS Credits

  • Sponsored International & National Travel

  • International Curriculum

  • Mentoring and Coaching

  • Access to Grants

  • Investments & Linkages

  • State-of-the-Art office Space

  • Marketing & PR Support

  • Networking Opportunities

  • 100+ Support Partners

  • Access to technical resources

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FUNDING PARTNERS

The Ministry of IT and Telecom (MoITT) drives Pakistan’s tech growth by shaping policies and building ICT infrastructure. It enhances productivity, governance, and public services, fueling the country’s socio-economic progress through technology-driven initiatives.
Ignite is leading Pakistan’s transition to a knowledge economy by advancing Fourth Industrial Wave technologies and ecosystem development. With a diverse network of National Incubation Centers fueling startup growth, Ignite has enabled significant revenue generation, investments, and job creation.

CONSORTIUM PARTNERS

LMKR is a technology-driven company with a diverse portfolio that spans geoscience exploration, intelligent transportation, data management, and consulting services. Committed to empowering businesses, LMKR offers innovative solutions that facilitate digital transformation initiatives, helping organizations drive growth and progress across multiple industries. As a trusted partner, they leverage cutting-edge technology and expertise to address complex challenges, ensuring their clients remain competitive in an ever-evolving market landscape. With a focus on excellence, LMKR is dedicated to delivering impactful results.

LMKT is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, leveraging innovation to address crucial developmental challenges. Over the past decade, it has nurtured disruptive ventures and invested in startups, offering a thriving environment through comprehensive mentoring and support programs. Committed to enhancing Pakistan’s innovation and entrepreneurship landscape, LMKT manages the National Incubation Centers in Karachi, Hyderabad, and Peshawar, solidifying its leadership in the startup incubation space. Additionally, LMKT proudly supports startups in frontier and emerging markets, extending its impact beyond national borders.

Orbit Startups, an initiative by SOSV, invests in breakthrough companies across emerging markets in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. With a commitment to helping startups scale, Orbit has a strong track record, including US$70 million in investments and US$728 million raised post-investment. The program manages US$1.5 billion in assets and offers a global network of over 500 mentors, partnering with 250+ corporations to support its 194 portfolio companies. Orbit provides hands-on assistance and a lifetime commitment to founders in areas like sales, fundraising, and legal support.

Accelerate Prosperity is a global Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) initiative that provides innovative financial solutions and technical assistance to early-stage startups and businesses. Operating across Central and South Asia, it helps entrepreneurs grow, create sustainable jobs, and strengthen communities. With a focus on incubation, acceleration, co-working spaces, financing, and mentorship, Accelerate Prosperity offers tailored business coaching, networking opportunities, and flexible funding options to support rapid growth and market expansion. Through its comprehensive services, it empowers startups to thrive in emerging markets.

Sybrid, part of the Lakson Group, provides comprehensive global technology solutions, empowering businesses and startups with cutting-edge services across diverse industries. Specializing in e-commerce, agri-tech, gaming, animation, and cybersecurity, Sybrid delivers innovative solutions in automation, data intelligence, and business process outsourcing. With a focus on helping businesses scale, improve efficiency, and drive digital transformation, Sybrid fosters growth through tailored technology strategies and robust support, ensuring seamless operations at every stage of development.

IMSciences, one of the leading business universities in Peshawar, is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. With state-of-the-art facilities, including incubation centers, research labs, and entrepreneurship development programs, the university provides an environment that nurtures the transformation of ideas into successful ventures. Through hands-on training, workshops, mentorship, and industry collaborations, students gain practical experience in building and managing startups. This dynamic learning approach ensures that aspiring entrepreneurs have access to real-world business insights, positioning IMSciences as a launchpad for emerging startups and future business leaders in Pakistan.

INITIATIVES

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Investor Summit (KPIS) is KP’s first Investor Summit, where high potential startups from KP will get an opportunity to showcase their products and services to investors, potential partners and prospective customers.
NIC Peshawar has launched a pitching competition for the startups – “Startup Pitching League” built on the premise of a sporting event.
NIC Peshawar introduced a brand new series called “Startup Connect” in 2021; envisioned to connect business gurus with endeavoring disciples, maestros with the protégés and the big shots with the go-getters.
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