ISLAMABAD: The National Incubation Centre (NIC), Pakistan’s premier technology hub, has started accepting applications for its fourth cohort from Friday.
Startups from across the country are encouraged to apply to the largest incubation programme in Pakistan. Applications for the fourth cohort will remain open until July 15th, 2018. Startups from genres including; biotech, fintech, IoT, education, and agriculture are encouraged to apply for the programme.
The project is also targeting women and senior executives to apply for the upcoming cohort. Startups applying to the NIC, undergo a mandatory 4-month curriculum exclusively designed for startups, for capacity building in product development, digital marketing, design thinking, investor pitches and much more.
This 12-month programme is focused on actionable training where startups are mentored by industry veterans and thought leaders from across the industries. The state of the art facility fosters innovation, growth through one-to-one mentor sessions, tech talks, and allows startups to connect with some of the best industry experts.
The National Incubation Programme also provides startups with access to grants, VC network, digital platforms and solutions. The programme also encourages startups to participate and compete in local and international events. Some of the existing startups at the NIC made their mark and showcased their products at the 4FYN held in Barcelona every year.
