Table of Contents
- Introduction
- What We Offer
- How We Help Startups
- Our Program
- About NIC Peshawar
- Our Mission
- Apply Now
Introduction
NIC Peshawar is an Ignite-funded, LMKT-operated incubation center and startup accelerator that empowers innovative entrepreneurs through mentorship, training, and access to funding. Having the vision to foster entrepreneurship in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, NIC Peshawar intends to play its role in building a thriving startup ecosystem in Pakistan.
What We Offer
Here at NIC Peshawar, we have got an array of supports and resources that enable startups to successfully take their vision forward. Our offerings include:
Mentorship
We believe that mentorship is the most important part in any startup’s road to success. Our experienced mentors help through advising, insights, and connections to entrepreneurs at every juncture while navigating the challenges of building and scaling a business.
Networking Opportunities
For any startup to be successful, networking is considered one of the basic building blocks, and at NIC Peshawar, we offer a plethora of opportunities that bring entrepreneurs in front of investors, mentors, and fellow founders.
Access to Capital
We connect startups to multiple sources of funding: angel investors, venture capital, and grants. We work towards securing the right quantum of capital to fuel the growth and sustainability of an entrepreneur’s startup.
How We Help Startups
NIC Peshawar empowers entrepreneurs with the resources and tools they require to succeed. Here’s how we help:
Empower
Through our mentorship program, we offer one-on-one mentorship by a pool of experienced mentors. While the key skills of an entrepreneur are provided in workshops and training sessions, the idea is to make the entrepreneurs empowered enough to unleash their potential and become a positive force for good in their communities.
Advice
Our team of experts provides personalized mentorship and valuable insights to the startup founders for making informed decisions. We advise on business strategy and market research, among other such aspects concerning entrepreneurship. Besides, we arrange linkages with industry people to help entrepreneurs forge partnerships and gain access to new opportunities.
Network
At NIC Peshawar, come loads of opportunities for networking. We link up startups with investors, mentors, and industry professionals to develop relations and partnerships that matter.
Fundraising Guidance
Our team provides expert guidance regarding fundraising and connects the startup with potential investors for fundraising. We also prepare an excellent elevator pitch, showcasing your startup in the best possible way.
Our Program
NIC Peshawar has an individualized incubation program, tailored to meet all the requirements that an early-stage startup may need to bring its ideas into reality.
Incubation
Our incubation program is designed for early-stage startups with the resources and support they need in bringing their ideas into reality.
Features:
- Office space: Modern, fully-equipped office space with access to meeting rooms, high-speed internet, and all other facilities.
- Mentorship: Guidance and advice in solving various problems and building growth strategies from our mentors.
- Startup training: Business planning, marketing, raising funds, research, legal, and finance workshops.
- Networking events: Valuable connections that are built through various events and mentorship, alongside exclusive networking opportunities.
- Funding: Introductions to investors, supporting pitch decks, and in-house presentation guidance.
About NIC Peshawar
Housed in the University of Peshawar, NIC Peshawar is an Ignite-funded and LMKT-operated incubation center established to provide an impetus to economic growth in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region. With the support of some leading organizations like HBL, PTCL, PPAF, Founder Institute, and i2i, NIC Peshawar began its operations in an effort to change the current entrepreneurial scenario of the region.
As a startup accelerator, we provide resourceful and talented entrepreneurs, as well as promising startups, with comprehensive resources and support. We provide mentorship, training, access to funding, and technical resources that will help in making high-growth, sustainable businesses. We incubate tech and tech-enabled startups from industries like education, agriculture, commerce, waste disposal, robotics, and the like.
We envision a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem for Pakistan, in which startups can network and scale. Join us on our road to prosperity and be part of our cause to bring innovation and wealth to Pakistan.
Our Mission
Ultimately, we envision empowering people to establish high-potential businesses with core strength and creating an economic revolution. More than 200 next-gen businesses will be incubated in the first five years.
Apply Now
Be a part of our journey towards prosperity and partner with our mission to ignite innovation and prosperity in Pakistan. We are now open for applications for our 12th Cohort.
