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Discover innovation at its finest

 Access funding, mentorship, and training to launch and grow your startup

NIC Karachi is an Ignite-funded, LMKT-operated Incubation Center and Startup Accelerator dedicated to empowering innovative entrepreneurs through mentorship, training, and access to funding. With over 299+ startups incubated, 1 Million jobs created, and Rs. 8.1 Billion raised in investment, NIC Karachi is at the forefront of Pakistan's entrepreneurship scene.

What we offer

Discover the range of support and resources we offer at NIC Karachi

Mentorship
Support

We believe that mentorship is crucial to the success of any startup. Our experienced mentors offer guidance, insights, and connections to help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of building and scaling a business.

Networking
Opportunities

Networking is essential for any startup's success, and at NIC Karachi, we offer a range of networking opportunities that connect entrepreneurs with investors, mentors, and fellow founders.

Access to
Capital

We connect startups with numerous funding sources, such as angel investors, venture capital, and grants. We aim to help entrepreneurs secure the necessary capital to fuel the growth and sustainability of their startups.

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The impact
we made

As Pakistan’s premier tech-incubator, our portfolio spans diverse industries from HealthTech, AgriTech, FinTech, EdTech, to Big Data and AI, we have a global footprint, spanning from Turkey, Africa, and London, making NIC Karachi the go-to destination for innovative entrepreneurs.

Our startups have raised significant investments, generated revenue, and created employment opportunities, contributing to social economic development in Pakistan. Here are a few quick stats.

Investors who have contributed to the success of our startups at NIC Karachi.

Our Star Startups

Explore our leading startups and their game-changing ideas that are shaking up industries and reshaping the future.

How we help startups

Empower

We focus on empowering entrepreneurs with the resources and tools they need to succeed. Our mentorship program provides personalized guidance from experienced mentors, while our workshops and training sessions help entrepreneurs build key skills. Our goal is to empower entrepreneurs to realize their potential and create positive change in their communities.

Advice

Our team of experts provide personalized guidance and valuable insights to help startup founders make informed decisions. From business strategy to market research, we offer advice on various aspects of entrepreneurship. Moreover, we facilitate linkages with industry to help entrepreneurs build partnerships and access new opportunities. Our aim is to equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and connections to thrive in their respective verticals.

Network

Fundraising Guidance

Our team offers expert guidance on fundraising strategies and connects startups with potential investors to secure funding.

Elevator Pitch

We will help you prepare an excellent elevator pitch that showcases your startup in a clear and compelling way.

Founding Partners

MoITT is mandated to create an enabling environment through formulation and implementation of policies and frameworks, providing ICT infrastructure for enhancing productivity, facilitating good governance, improving public service delivery and contributing towards the socio-economic growth of the country.

The funding partner for NIC Karachi, focuses on fourth industrial wave tech and on ecosystem development initiatives to fulfill its mission of creating a knowledge economy in Pakistan.

Pakistan’s largest technology incubation footprint and the operating partner for NIC Karachi, providing quality incubation programs, and access to financial, technical, and professional resources for impact-based startups.

On going programs

XSeed is an equity-free and free-of-charge incubation program for aspiring entrepreneurs in Karachi. The program helps shape your idea into a successful startup with cutting-edge coaching, tailored resources, and networking opportunities.

Perks you get

Discover the exclusive perks and benefits of joining our community.

  • $5,000 in AWS Activate Credits valid for 2 years.

  • 1 year of AWS Business Support (up to $1,500)

  • 80 credits for self-paced labs with QwikLabs ($80 value)

  • Access to the Activate Console, exclusive offers, recommended content and more.

  • Fast track to their Startup Program, giving you access to technical expertise, visibility, partners offer, and up to 36k€ of cloud credits.

  • 600€ in cloud credits to try their products over a 4-month period.

Featured Founders

Meet the inspiring founders behind the innovative startups of NIC Karachi.

Furqan Karim

YPay Financial Services Private Limited

NIC Karachi is a strongly bonded community of budding entrepreneurs where we go through thick & thin together. This community has supported us throughout our journey 

Kamran Mahmood

Gridizen

Coming from the UK, I was very nervous and inexperienced to work in Pakistan. NIC made it easy and gave me support at every stage.

Muzafar Manghi

Farmdar

NIC has proved to be a very open environment that is conducive to learning the essentials of launching and running a startup. The team is exceptionally supportive.

Ziana Sakhia

Bechlo.pk

NIC Karachi provides an extremely welcoming and supportive environment, where startups can engage and learn from mentors, coaches, as well as their peers.

Transform Your Ideas into Reality with NIC Karachi

If you have an innovative idea that you believe can make a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be a part of our thriving community of entrepreneurs and receive the support you need to turn your vision into a reality.

Don’t wait – let’s bring your ideas to life together.

Your questions answered

Still have question?

We support entrepreneurs who are in NIC Karachi  programs, including our mentorship-driven accelerator programs and community programs. We encourage you to explore more about our programs and determine which would be most helpful to you at this stage of your company journey.
We, at NIC Karachi, have a rigorous selection process to choose the companies that are accepted into our program. Our team reviews each application carefully and considers factors such as the strength of the business idea, the potential for growth and scalability, the experience and dedication of the founding team, and the market potential of the product or service. We also take into account the fit of the startup with our program and the resources and support we can offer to help them succeed. 
Our goal is to select high-potential startups with a clear vision and a solid plan for growth, and to provide them with the tools, guidance, and resources they need to succeed.
As an incubation center, we do not provide direct funding to startups.
 However, we can connect you with potential investors and help you with the fundraising process. Our programs are designed to provide startups with the resources and support they need to become investment-ready and increase their chances of securing funding. 
We also offer training and workshops on fundraising strategies and pitch preparation to help you attract investors.
The incubation period of NIC Karachi is 6 to 12 months.
After the incubation period is over, startups have the opportunity to join our alumni network and continue to receive support and guidance. This includes access to our network of mentors and investors, as well as ongoing investor summits, workshops and training sessions
Additionally, startups may have the opportunity to pitch for follow-on funding from our partners or other investors. Our goal is to help startups achieve long-term success beyond the incubation period.
Yes, you can apply to more than one program at the same time. However, we recommend that you carefully consider your options and choose the program that best fits your startup’s needs and goals. 
Additionally, please note that each program may have different offerings and founder needs depending on the stage of the startup, so be sure to check each program’s guidelines before applying.