NIC Islamabad

Big ideas don’t wait for borders and neither do our startups.

Proud to share that EMRChains has secured a place among the Top 50 globally at the Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab Hackathon after successfully completing Bootcamp I at Harvard University.

Organized by IRADA - Pakistan, the program continues to create opportunities that connect Pakistani innovation with global platforms. At NIC Islamabad, we’re proud to see our startups making an impact and representing Pakistan at every step.

Congratulations to the team on this incredible achievement onward and upward!

Labour isn’t just work, it’s the courage to build when nothing is certain.

This Labour Day, we recognize not only the workforce that powers economies, but also the founders, creators, and teams who are building from the ground up at NIC Islamabad.
Behind every startup is unseen effort late nights, tough decisions, and relentless belief.

At NIC Islamabad, we stand with those who are not just working jobs, but creating opportunities, driving innovation, and shaping the future of Pakistan.

Because today, labour is not just about effort it’s about impact.

What does it really take to invest in startups & think like an investor?

At NIC Islamabad’s Investor Education Workshop, participants explored the complete journey of startup investing from understanding the Pakistan startup ecosystem and the AI opportunity, to learning how to spot the right deals, assess founders, and navigate risk effectively.

The session covered essential investor frameworks including TRL & risk profiles, valuation and cap tables, term sheets, due diligence, post-investment cadence, and exit pathways giving attendees a practical, end-to-end perspective on how investment decisions are made.

Led by Sayyed Ahmad Masud, Project Director NIC Islamabad, the workshop combined real case studies with actionable insights to help participants approach startup investing with clarity and structure.

This session wasn’t designed to make you an investor overnight but to help you understand the mindset behind one.

And this is just the beginning.
More Investor Education sessions are on the way.

| Ministry Of IT & Telecom | Tech Destination Pakistan| Ignite - National Technology Fund |

A resilient entrepreneurial ecosystem requires a strong bridge between academic theory and practical ex*****on.

Recently, NIC Islamabad had the opportunity to host postgraduate students from the Innovation & Entrepreneurship program at NUST Business School. The students visited with a clear objective: to look beyond the classroom and understand the mechanics of how startups are actually built and scaled.

To provide a transparent look into our operations, we walked the cohort through our core incubation methodology and our approach to cultivating a high-performance founder community. Following a tour of the facility, several of our current founders presented their ventures, offering the students an unvarnished look at the real-world challenges and grit required to succeed in today’s market.

We appreciate the thoughtful engagement from the NUST cohort. Strengthening the alignment between our universities and incubators remains essential for the long-term maturity of Pakistan’s innovation landscape.

| Ministry Of IT & Telecom | Tech Destination Pakistan | Ignite - National Technology Fund |

Cohort 5 Orientation Ceremony at NIC Islamabad marked the beginning of a bold new chapter for Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, focused on ex*****on, scale, and global ambition.

The day opened with contract signings followed by an energizing orientation bringing together founders, industry leaders, and partners under one roof. Project Director Sayyed Ahmad Masud set the tone for NIC 3.0, emphasizing ex*****on over ideas and reinforcing a sharper, more selective approach to building real companies.

Program Manager Kamran Taufiq Khan highlighted the cohort’s global direction, while Telenor Velocity shared its continued support for startups through acceleration, pilots, funding impact, and access to a 44M+ customer base.

Cohort 5 brings together operators, builders, and domain experts across AI, fintech, healthtech, climate, and deep tech founders already building at scale or ready for global expansion.

NIC Islamabad continues to evolve as a launchpad for ex*****on-driven founders building the future.

The future of innovation just got stronger.
Welcoming Cohort 5 to NIC Islamabad.

Congratulations to the startups who’ve earned their place in this journey built on bold ideas, resilience, and the drive to create real impact. This is more than an incubation program; it’s a launchpad for founders ready to challenge norms, scale fast, and build what truly matters.

The journey starts now and it’s only going to get bigger.

| Ministry Of IT & Telecom | Tech Destination Pakistan | Ignite - National Technology Fund |

Most investors follow trends.
The ones who generate real returns understand them first.

NIC Islamabad presents an interactive Investor Education Session designed for investors, VCs, and angel investors who want to move beyond guesswork and understand how startup investing actually works.

This session will be led by Sayyed Ahmad Masud, Project Director NIC Islamabad, offering practical insights into how to evaluate startups, understand risk vs return, and make informed investment decisions perspectives many investors don’t typically gain access to.

📅 28th April 2026
⏰ 3:05 PM Sharp
📍 NIC Islamabad

Free Workshop | Open for serious participants
Due to limited capacity, we won’t be able to accommodate everyone.
Confirmation emails will be sent to selected participants.

If you’re serious about investing with clarity and purpose,this is where it begins.

Register Now: https://lnkd.in/d8wEc_nx

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