Bazaaronary 2025 has officially opened its call for applications, inviting early-stage startups across Pakistan to be part of a highly curated mentorship and pitching program. The deadline to apply is July 20, and with just under three weeks remaining, founders with innovative ideas are being encouraged to register at bazaaronary.com. This initiative offers an intensive 12-week program designed to help emerging businesses refine their models, build strong investor narratives, and prepare for high-stakes pitching rounds later this year.
Structured to span several key phases, the program will begin with final selection of startups by August 14. Mentorship will run from September to November, after which shortlisted teams will pitch to a panel of seasoned business leaders and investors during the November to December pitching round. The series is expected to culminate in a televised showcase premiering in the first quarter of 2026.
This year’s edition features an impressive lineup of mentors—founders, investors, and executives with a strong footprint in Pakistan’s startup and business landscape. Among those offering guidance are Ali Khan Tareen, owner of AKT Farms and Multan Sultans, and Ehsan Saya, Managing Director of Daraz. Also joining are Recess Capital Co-Founder Asser Malik, Conatural CEO Myra Qureshi Jahangir, Sehat Kahani CEO Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram, and Bookme Founder Faizan Aslam.
Other prominent mentors include Dr. Saira Siddique of MedIQ Smart Healthcare, Illum Khan of Evamp & Saanga, Dastgyr CEO Zohaib Ali, ezBike CEO Ali Moeen Malik, and Jarrar Shah of 24SEVEN. The list also features transport innovator Maha Shahzad of BusCaro, blockchain entrepreneur Umair Masoom Usmani of myco.io, and legal expert Taimur Malik of Kilam Law. KTrade Chairman Ali Farid Khwaja also joins the mentorship cohort, bringing financial market insight to participating startups. Several more mentors are expected to be revealed as the program moves forward.
This initiative is further supported by major ecosystem players including ARY Digital Network, Paklaunch (PL), Disrupt.com (formerly Gaditek), Indus Valley Capital, Zayn VC, Faisal Aftab, Aatif Awan, and Naiel Ikram, all of whom continue to back founders driving change across sectors. With their combined experience and reach, the initiative aims to create a robust platform for new ventures to thrive.
Bazaaronary’s focus on high-impact mentorship and visibility for early-stage startups sets it apart as a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking to sharpen their business fundamentals and connect with a powerful network. With the countdown to the July 20 deadline already underway, startups preparing for their next growth phase are being urged not to miss this opportunity.
