We’re excited to host Cynia Ejaz from Telenor Velocity for an interactive session on Business Modeling & Planning!With her rich experience in startup acceleration and business innovation, Cynia will walk our founders through a hands-on workshop where they’ll:• Break down the Business Model Canvas• Learn how to build a lean MVP• Explore practical strategies to […]

We’re excited to host Nabeeha Qazi — a finance and strategy expert based in Switzerland — for a high-impact virtual session with NIC startups! With extensive experience in business transformation and early-stage venture mentoring, Nabeeha will walk founders through practical ways to sharpen their Business Model Canvases.From strategic planning to systems thinking, she’ll help you […]

It’s all about understanding who you serve.Muhammad Uzair—founder of Blimp Digital Marketing & PR—and Sania Tahir from Accelerate Prosperity - An AKDN Initiative will unpack the essentials of market research, customer segmentation, and competitor analysis in a hands-on session crafted for NIC Peshawar’s Cohort 13.Expect practical frameworks, pointed questions, and actionable takeaways that empower founders […]

We are excited to host an insightful session covering the essential legal foundations for startups. The session will begin with a comprehensive overview by Hira Ilyas Choudhry, Director Legal at LMKR, who will provide valuable insights into which types of companies require specific registrations. This segment will be interactive, allowing startups to ask questions and […]

NIC Peshawar is pleased to host the Perfect Pitch Roadshow—a national showcase of Pakistan’s most promising startups.Event details• Date: 10 July 2025 (Thursday)• Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM• Venue: National Incubation Center, PeshawarPowered by the Prime Minister’s Youth Program and the Higher Education Commission, the roadshow will feature live pitches on national television. Finalists […]

We're excited to announce an open session on "Mastering the Art of Proposal Writing with Investment Opportunities for Startups", led by Subhash Chander, CEO of SUBHASH Educational Complex/ Consultancy Services.With over 15 years of experience, Subhash will share his expert insights on writing effective proposals and unlocking investment opportunities for startups. His expertise in entrepreneurship, […]

Design Thinking takes centre stage at NIC Peshawar. Bilal Ahmad—Director of Design at Precision Medicine Lab—will lead a hands‑on curriculum session for our Cohort 13 startups, unpacking the five‑stage framework and showing how empathy‑driven insights turn real problems into user‑centred products.

The battle heats up as Startup Pitching League 2025 enters the quarterfinals!After three weeks of power-packed workshops and relentless refining, 18 startups are set to go head-to-head in a high-stakes knockout round. Only 10 will survive this stage and move one step closer to claiming the championship title.

From the City of Flowers to the Heart of Innovation Get ready for an unforgettable session with the one and only Syed Shafaat Ali this Wednesday, 6th August 2025!He’s bringing stories, laughter, and powerful reflections on Peshawar’s timeless legacy. From ancient civilizations to its rise as Pakistan’s thriving business hub.Let’s celebrate the spirit, resilience, and future of […]

This is to announce our mandatory curriculum session (Virtual) on Product Development with Asim Ghaffar – a seasoned technology leader with 20+ years of experience in software services & products, executive roles, venture-backed startups, and leadership at top IT firms like 10Pearls Pakistan. Asim has contributed to shaping Pakistan’s IT policies, led impactful civic tech […]

Join us at NIC Peshawar for a 2-Day Digital Marketing Master Workshop featuring industry-leading experts from the ecosystem. Whether you're a startup founder, marketer, freelancer, or student, this is your chance to learn the secrets of digital growth from the best in the business! This is an open session, register now at: https://docs.google.com/.../1XlCFQGlTapxLWczpkuU753u.../edit Seats are […]

Join us for an exclusive session on Lean Startup Methodology & AI-Driven Agile Development with Khurrum Ghori (Prudential Consulting) and Ibraheem Saleem (Code for Pakistan)! Discover how startups can scale smarter with AI and agile innovation! Don’t miss this power-packed learning experience.Timings: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM