NIC Karachi has officially launched its Cohort 15, inducting 36 startups into its incubation programme after a competitive selection process that attracted more than 500 applications from across Pakistan. The selected startups were chosen after approximately 160 pitch presentations, reflecting the growing interest among early stage founders in structured incubation platforms that offer mentorship, funding access, and product development support within Pakistan’s expanding startup ecosystem.
The cohort is part of NIC Karachi’s ongoing mission to support technology driven entrepreneurship through structured incubation and acceleration pathways. The programme is managed by LMKT in collaboration with Lucky Landmark Private Limited and global acceleration partner Orbit Startups, and is funded by Ignite National Technology Fund under the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication. Through this model, NIC Karachi continues to position itself as one of the country’s largest incubation centres, providing startups with access to mentorship networks, technical guidance, and investor linkages aimed at improving scalability and market readiness.
This latest cohort spans a wide range of emerging sectors, reflecting the diversification of Pakistan’s startup landscape. The selected ventures include startups working across domains such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, enterprise solutions, industrial automation, and other technology enabled services. According to programme details, founders will undergo structured incubation that includes business model refinement, technical development support, investor readiness training, and exposure to both local and international markets through Orbit Startups’ global network.
Over the years, NIC Karachi has played a significant role in strengthening Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by supporting hundreds of startups that have collectively contributed to job creation, revenue generation, and investment attraction. The Cohort 15 induction continues this trajectory, with an emphasis on building scalable ventures that can compete in both domestic and global markets. With continued backing from public and private sector stakeholders, the programme remains a key driver in nurturing early stage innovation and enabling founders to transform ideas into structured, investment ready businesses within Pakistan’s growing digital economy.
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