Table of Contents
- Introduction
- What We Offer
- The Impact We Made
- How We Help Startups
- Our Programs
- About NIC Karachi
- Our Mission
- Apply Now
Introduction
NIC Karachi is an Ignite-funded, LMKT-operated incubation center and startup accelerator committed to empowering innovative entrepreneurs by providing mentorship, training, and funding opportunities. With 299+ incubated startups, 1 million created jobs, and Rs. 8.1 billion raised in investment, NIC Karachi remains at the forefront of Pakistan’s entrepreneurship scene.
What We Offer
At NIC Karachi, we have a wide range of support and resources that can make your startup successful. Our offerings include:
Mentorship
Any startup can only be brought to life because of mentorship. We believe in our seasoned mentors, who help entrepreneurs across the discerning path of building and scaling a business.
Networking Opportunities
Networking is one such factor that can provide impetus to any startup’s success, and for this reason at NIC Karachi we make available an array of networking opportunities connecting entrepreneurs with investors, mentors, and fellow founders.
Access to Capital
We connect startups with a myriad of funding sources: angel investors, venture capital, grants. We want to help entrepreneurs secure the necessary capital to fuel both the growth and sustainability of their startups.
The Impact We Made
Being the premier tech incubator in Pakistan, our portfolio spans a very wide spectrum of industries: HealthTech, AgriTech, FinTech, EdTech, Big Data, and AI. With a global footprint across Turkey, Africa, and London, NIC Karachi is the place to be for innovative entrepreneurs.
Key Achievements
- Startups Incubated: 299+
- Startups Graduated: 130
- Investment Raised: Rs. 8.1 Billion
- Revenue Generated: Rs. 5.9 Billion
Our startups have raised considerable investments, generated millions in revenue, and created jobs, contributing to the socioeconomic development of Pakistan.
How We Help Startups
Here at NIC Karachi, we believe in empowering the entrepreneurs with resources and tools to help them get started. Here’s how we help:
Empower
Our mentorship program provides personal mentorship with experienced mentors, while our workshops and trainings provide key skills for entrepreneurs. We believe in empowering entrepreneurs with the potential to make a positive difference in their communities.
Advice
Our team of experts provides personal coaching and also imparts valuable insight to enable a startup founder to make decisions. From business strategy to market research, we advise on all aspects of entrepreneurship. Besides that, we facilitate linkages with the industry for building partnerships and accessing new opportunities.
Network
The networking opportunities at NIC Karachi are enormous. We connect startups with investors, mentors, and professionals in the industry to build relationships that really matter in generating partnerships.
Fundraising Guidance Our team provides expertise on how to fundraise and finds matching startups looking to raise funds from investors. We also help you create a great quality elevator pitch that represents your startup in a clear and compelling way.
Our Programs
Tailored programs offered at NIC Karachi meet the unique needs of startups at different stages in their journey of growth. These include :
Incubation
Our incubation program is specially designed for early-stage startups, enabling them with the proper resources and support for materializing their ideas.
Features:
- Office space: State-of-the-art, fully furnished office space with meeting rooms, high-speed internet, and other facilities.
- Mentorship: One-on-one consultation from experienced mentors to help you get past any challenges and work out strategies for growth.
- Startup training: Workshops on business planning, marketing, fundraising, research, legal, and finance.
- Networking: Attending events, mentorship, and other unique opportunities for networking.
- Funding assistance: Introductions to investors, pitch deck support, and presentation guidance.
Acceleration
The Acceleration Program targets those startups that have already validated their business models and are ready to scale.
Features:
- Mentorship: This includes goal-directed mentorship by experienced entrepreneurs or sector experts.
Customized training: Programs tailored to the needs of the startup.
Access to funding: End-to-end fundraising support with investor connections, pitch preparation, and negotiation advice.
Dedicated Office Space: The space exclusively used for the offices of the startups.
Acceleration Plus
This Acceleration Plus program is tailored to high-potential startups that have already laid the foundation and are now ready to scale really fast.
Features:
Specialized tools, mentorship, and assistance to achieve rapid but stable growth.
Dedicated mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs or investors in your industry.
Access to a large network of industry experts.
Specialized training and workshops.
Access to funding and strategic partnerships.
About NIC Karachi
Based in the NED University Campus, Karachi, the NIC Karachi is an Ignite-funded and LMKT-operated incubation center with the mission to catalyze economic development in Sindh and Pakistan. Having received support from a distinguished list of supporters, including HBL, PTCL, PPAF, Founder Institute, and i2i, the organization started its operations in May 2018 and has since inducted over 250+ startups in its Incubation and Acceleration programs.
A startup accelerator with a comprehensive package of resources and support for talented entrepreneurs and promising startups of Sindh.
Mission
The long-term vision is to help people establish robust businesses that can make a difference to the economy. To ensure this, more than 200 next-generation businesses will be incubated in the first five years.
Apply Now
Join our journey to prosperity and be a part of our quest to bring innovation and wealth to Pakistan.
