Cohort 15 Is Live: Building KP’s Next Wave of Scalable Startups
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is no longer on the sidelines of Pakistan’s startup landscape. From university labs and final year projects to early-stage digital ventures and tech-enabled SMEs, the region is witnessing a new generation of builders who are ready to solve real problems at scale.
With Cohort 15 applications now live, NIC Peshawar is opening its doors once again to founders who are serious about building sustainable, scalable businesses and who want access to structured support, capital pathways, and a powerful national network.
More than Incubation. A Launchpad for Scale.
At NIC Peshawar, incubation is not about office space. It is about momentum.
Over the years, NIC Peshawar has supported 400 plus startups, helped create thousands of jobs, enabled billions in revenue generation, and built one of the strongest founder communities in the region. Our model combines structured curriculum, one on one mentorship, industry linkages, and investor access to ensure that founders move from idea to execution to scale with clarity and confidence.
Cohort 15 builds on this legacy with an even sharper focus on:
- Market validation and customer discovery
- Revenue-first growth strategies
- Investment readiness and investor connect
- Vertical-specific mentoring
- Strategic partnerships and ecosystem exposure
Prime Support, Right Here in the Region
For years, founders from KP felt they had to move to larger cities to access meaningful support. That gap no longer exists.
NIC Peshawar provides prime regional access to:
- Experienced mentors and industry leaders
- Angel investors and venture capital networks
- Corporate partnerships and pilot opportunities
- Government and policy engagement platforms
- A thriving founder community that collaborates, not competes
We understand the regional challenges, access to capital, skilled talent, refined business models, because we work on solving them every single day.
Through customized coaching, hands-on program design, and continuous monitoring and evaluation, we ensure that startups are not just participating in sessions, but actually progressing toward measurable outcomes.
Strengthening the Ecosystem, Not Just Startups
Cohort 15 is part of a broader vision.
NIC Peshawar actively engages universities, freelancers, professionals, corporate leaders, investors, and policymakers to create a connected innovation ecosystem across KP and beyond. Outreach sessions, founder meetups, industry roundtables, and knowledge workshops are all part of our commitment to building a culture of entrepreneurship.
When one startup scales, the ecosystem grows.
When multiple founders succeed, the region transforms.
Who Should Apply?
Cohort 15 is designed for:
- Early-stage founders with validated ideas
- Startups generating initial traction or revenue
- Tech-enabled businesses solving real market problems
- Teams with hunger to build, learn, and execute fast
If you are serious about building something that creates impact, jobs, and long-term value, this is your moment.
Applications Are Now Open
Cohort 15 is more than a batch. It is a gateway into one of Pakistan’s most active incubation ecosystems.
If you are ready to move from idea to scale with structured support behind you, apply now and take the next step in your startup journey.
Visit: www.nicpeshawar.pk
Apply here: bit.ly/NICCohort15
The next wave of KP’s founders starts here.