Welcome to National Incubation Center Peshawar

Orbit Startups Demo Day in Peshawar
2025-09-22 | NIC Peshawar, Pakistan
NIC Peshawar startups are hitting the big stage at Orbit Startups Demo Day in Peshawar!In partnership with our partner Orbit Startups, founders from NIC Peshawar are set to showcase groundbreaking ideas in EdTech, Transport & Mobility, and Cloud Solutions. This milestone reflects the drive and vision of entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of Pakistan’s digital economy.If you are in Peshawar or would like to join virtually, register now to be part of the Orbit Demo Day experience.
Registration Link: https://luma.com/6xngyeu2

Invest Lab 2.0
2025-09-27 - 2025-09-28 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
Introducing the expert leading Invest Lab!

Maria Carolina Romero, a global venture educator with extensive experience in guiding investors towards smarter, strategic decisions, She will be delivering two days of focused training on startup evaluation, deal structuring, risk management, and more. The program will then culminate with an Investor Summit, where participants get a chance to put their learning into practice and explore real investment opportunities.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from her expertise and be part of KP’s growing investment ecosystem.

KP Investor Summit
2025-09-29 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
Ready to hit the bullseye with your next investment?On September 29, the KP Investor Summit at NIC Peshawar brings investors, high-potential startups, and ecosystem leaders together. With exclusive showcases and curated investor–founder matchmaking, this is where you find the right target — and make the right move.Register Now: https://forms.gle/ENRRMev4KWwMb6LCA

Graduation 2025
2025-09-29 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan

Marketing & Sales
2025-10-09 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
Sharpening the Startup Edge!NIC Peshawar is conducting a curriculum session on Marketing & Sales led by Mehmood Lodhi from Techcentric Group. The session will focus on practical strategies for understanding customer needs, building market presence, and driving sales growth — helping startups enhance their approach to marketing and business development.As part of our ongoing curriculum, this session aims to strengthen the core business skills of our founders and prepare them for sustainable growth in competitive markets.

Listing At Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)
2025-10-14 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan

Intellectual Property & Business Development
2025-10-17 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
Ideas are powerful when protected.

Ambassador Farukh Amil, Chairperson of IPO Pakistan, will join us at NIC Peshawar to share insights on how startups and MSMEs can harness Intellectual Property Rights to drive innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable business growth.

This session will empower founders to protect what they create, scale with confidence, and turn ideas into real impact.

This is an open event- Register now at https://luma.com/clzver99

Leveraging IPRS For Startups & MSMES
2025-10-17 11:30 - 13:00 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
Ideas are powerful when protected.

Muhammad Ismail, Director (Patents, GRTK), will be joining us at NIC Peshawar to share insights on how startups and MSMEs can harness Intellectual Property Rights to drive innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable business growth.

This session will empower founders to protect what they create, scale with confidence, and turn ideas into real impact.

This is an open event- Register now at https://luma.com/clzver99

How to Startup
2025-10-29 15:00 - 17:00 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
Cohort 14’s curriculum officially begins with the first session: How to Startup, led by Bilal Anjum, Founder of @digikhata. In this session, Bilal will guide founders through the fundamentals of building a startup, from identifying real problems and developing customer-centric products to navigating the challenges of growth and scale.Drawing from his experience of building DigiKhata into one of Pakistan’s leading fintech solutions, he will share practical insights to help startups lay a strong foundation for success.

Business Model Canvas & Business Planning
2025-10-30 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
Salman Ahmad Ahmed from Peshawar 2.0 will be leading a deep-dive session on Business Model Canvas and Business Planning at NIC Peshawar.Through this interactive workshop, founders will learn how to structure their ideas, define value propositions, and design strategies for growth and sustainability. It’s all about turning vision into a solid business plan, from concept to execution.Because every successful startup begins with a well-thought-out model.

Market Research, Customer Segmentation & Competitor Analysis
2025-10-31 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
Muhammad Uzair will be doing a session on Market Research, Customer Segmentation, and Competitor Analysis, where he will guide startups on how to understand their target audience, identify market gaps, and analyze competitors to build stronger business strategies.This session will help founders make data-driven decisions, refine their positioning, and create products that truly meet customer needs.

Leadership And Personality Development
2025-11-10 10:00 - 13:00 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
At NIC Peshawar, we believe leadership starts with personal growth. Join us for an open session with Farukh Amil, Chairman IPO and Former Ambassador, as we explore how self-awareness, emotional intelligence, communication, and collaboration shape effective leaders.Because being able to articulate your concept flows from the heart, it’s your idea, and protecting it through the right understanding of intellectual property is part of true leadership. This session will help our startups strengthen their interpersonal relationships, enhance confidence, and build the leadership qualities essential for success in any professional journey.Register here: https://luma.com/boqp33ad

The Art Of Pitching
2025-11-13 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
Mastering the pitch is mastering the story.
At NIC Peshawar, we’re bringing that art to life in The Art of Pitching session — led by Mashaal Jawad, Founder of STEMverse, and co-conducted by Farhad Shafqat Qayyum.

From refining your narrative to building investor confidence, this session will help founders craft pitches that resonate, connect, and inspire — turning ideas into investable opportunities.

Digital Marketing Techniques
2025-12-23 15:00 - 17:00 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan

Basics of Accounting & Finance
2025-12-24 15:00 - 17:00 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
We are conducting a curriculum session on the basics of finance and accounting led by Ahad Wazir.Helping our founders and teams strengthen their financial understanding, make informed decisions, and build startups that are ready to scale with confidence.

Growth Strategy
2026-01-05 15:00 - 17:00 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
Driving sustainable growth starts with the right strategy.

We’re hosting a session on Growth Strategy with Syed Farhan Raza, where our startups will dive into scaling frameworks, market expansion, and practical insights to grow smarter and faster.

Agile Transformation
2026-01-07 15:00 - 17:00 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
At NIC Peshawar, we’re hosting an Agile Transformation session with Shaheen ur Rehman, Consultant Agile Coach at the Ministry of IT & Telecommunications, focused on helping startups and teams adapt faster, collaborate better, and build with clarity in an ever-evolving landscape.From agile principles to real-world application, this session is about building resilient teams that are ready to respond, iterate, and grow.

The Pitching League Final
2026-01-22 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
The Pitching League Final is here.

After weeks of preparation, iteration, and relentless hustle, our startups take the stage for the ultimate showdown.
This is where ideas are tested, stories are sharpened, and founders pitch not just for validation, but for what comes next.
All eyes on the final pitches. The journey continues from here.

Legal Basics for Founders: Contracts, Compliance & Company Setup
2026-01-29 14:00 - 16:00 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan

AI Summit
2026-02-12 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
Got an AI idea you’ve been thinking about, prototyping, or sketching in your notes app? This is your chance to bring it to the stage.

As part of Indus AI Week, we’re hosting Pitch Your AI Startup, a platform for students to step into the founder seat, pitch their vision, and get real feedback from the ecosystem.
Whether it’s a raw idea or an early product, if it uses AI, we want to hear it.

Register to pitch: https://forms.gle/vhC4xGJrBUBCz93j7

Startup Connect 26
2026-02-19 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan

Startup Connect: Healthcare Reimagined
2026-03-12 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
Healthcare is changing fast, and innovation is leading the way.

Join us for Startup Connect: Healthcare Reimagined: Innovation Prescribed, where leaders from healthcare and innovation come together to explore how bold ideas, technology, and entrepreneurship are reshaping the future of care.

From hospitals to healthtech startups, this conversation will unpack what it takes to build smarter, more accessible, and more impactful healthcare solutions in Pakistan.

Register now: https://luma.com/x1mhu3tt

From customers to wider Markets: A Founder's GTM Guide
2026-03-30 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
Your first customers are only the beginning. The next challenge is turning early traction into real market growth.

In our upcoming curriculum session, NIC Peshawar startups will explore how to build a sharper go to market strategy, identify the right growth paths, and move from initial wins to wider markets with clarity and direction.

This session, From First Customers to Wider Markets: A Founder’s GTM Guide, will be led by Syed Farhan Raza from Cordadigital.

Value Creation
2026-04-25 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan

How to Startup
2026-04-25 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
Our How to Startup session brings together a senior program manager from a global acceleration program and a successful startup founder to share practical lessons from their own experience.

For early stage founders, this is a chance to understand the journey from two valuable perspectives: one from someone who has built a startup firsthand, and one from someone who has worked closely with high potential ventures and understands what helps them grow.
The session will help founders think more clearly about starting right, avoiding common mistakes, and building with purpose from day one.

Investment Readiness Bootcamp
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
Something big is on the horizon.
The Investment Readiness Bootcamp is coming soon to NIC Peshawar, bringing founders a chance to sharpen their pitch, strengthen their strategy, and get ready for real investment opportunities.
Stay tuned.

Understanding the Investor Mindset
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
At NIC Peshawar’s Investment Readiness Bootcamp, founders will hear directly from people who understand what it takes to pitch with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

From The Art of Pitching with Fawad Hussain and Sameel Hayat of Markaz Technologies to Understanding the Investor Mindset with Kelly Pang of Orbit Ventures and Sabahat Bokhari of Rookbridge Ventures, this bootcamp is designed to help startups sharpen their story, understand what investors look for, and approach fundraising more strategically.

Real insights. Practical learning. Honest founder and investor perspectives. Stay tuned for more highlights from the bootcamp.

The Art of Pitching
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan

KP SME Connect
2026-04-27 | NIC Peshawar, National incubation center ptcl training center board bazar near sadaqat juice point old jamrud road., Peshawar, 25000, Pakistan
Are you hard wiring your business for the Next 40 years?

Most businesses plan for the next quarter. The ones that last, plan for decades?

Coming Monday, we’re sitting down with Ayub Zakori, CEO of Zakori Group, for a conversation about what it really takes to build a business that stands the test of time. Hosted by Sana Wafa, the fireside chat digs into:

Building the right structure from the ground up
Staying adaptable in the face of constant change
Laying the foundations that carry an SME through long-term growth

Setting up businesses foundations that scale is not about quick wins. It’s about the decisions, systems, and mindset that keep a business alive and thriving, 10, 20, even 40 years from now.

If you’re serious about building something that lasts, this session is worth your time.

NIC Peshawar
27th April

Proudly supported by SMEDA, Pakistan Single Window, and National Incubation Center, the session is part of the MidPoint session for the #KPSMEConnect programme designed by HouseOfPakistan.
