Innovation District 92 in collaboration with Global Ties Detroit and TechTown Detroit has launched the Detroit-Punjab Entrepreneurship Exchange Program (D2PAK). Through this program the aim is to strengthen the startup community.
The D2Pak is a two week long, fully funded exchange program with the objective to increase investment and entrepreneurship opportunities in Punjab as well as in SE Michigan. The program is to serve as an ultimate crash course program for a founder for deep insights and a balanced world view and a chance to meet industry giants, see how world class organizations progress and receive personalized mentoring sessions.
The primary element of the program include: Technical trainings, IVLP style site visits, and customized mentoring and individual coaching.
Nabeel A. Qadeer Chief Innovation Officer The Superior Group and Co-Founder ID92 and General Manager Innovation The Superior Group, Faizan Mahmood have brought this exchange program to Pakistan with the hopes to expand opportunities for the youth.
Faizan Mahmood, GM Innovation The Superior Group and Head of Strategy, Innovation District 92 speaking on the occasion said, ‘Being an entrepreneur myself and having an extensive background in running exchange programs for founders, I know how experiencing the startup culture around the world matures a founder. Through the deep rooted network that I have across the entrepreneurial ecosystem, I would want to reach out to every deserving entrepreneur to make the best of this opportunity.’
Faris Alami, Founder and CEO International Strategic Management Inc.; Antoine Dubeauclard, President Media Genesis; Jonathan Quarles, Founder and CEO The BTL Group; and Marian Reich Executive Director Global Ties Detroit are among the notable names that have facilitated to make this grant possible.
The D2PAK program is open to everyone in Punjab and has a vigorous selection procedure to select the best. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, at-risk youth and other underserved communities are highly encouraged to apply for this two week long entrepreneurship exchange. The applications for the program are now open, click here to apply.
