Scale Your Startup With NIC Faisalabad

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The National Incubation
Centre, Faisalabad

is Pakistan’s first agri-tech startup incubator funded by the Ignite National Technology Fund and the Ministry of IT & Telecom. Managed by Fauji Fertilizer Limited in partnership with Change Mechanics and CyberVision International, and in collaboration with Founder Institute and GroundUp.

NICF offers a comprehensive, structured, and results-oriented 1-year programme for startups. The curriculum and methodology have been meticulously crafted based on global best practices and local needs.

Our Three Tracks

HATCHERY

The goal of the hatchery phase is to prepare our startups to fully benefit from the NIC experience.

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INCUBATION

Helping build great companies with world-class mentoring, curriculum & facilities.

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SheVentures

Our SheVentures program is tailored for women founders.

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The best part?

  • The NICF incubation programme is fully funded by Ignite and all our offerings are completely free for incubated startups.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • The startup must have an innovative or unique idea with a scalable business model.
  • It should have an idea, prototype, MVP, or marketable product/service.
  • Founding members are required to commit fully to the program activities at the National Incubation Center, Faisalabad.
  • The idea or proposal cannot be for lobbying activities, or a not-for-profit organization.
  • NIC Faisalabad does not select ventures that rely primarily on donations and grants as their main source of revenue.
  • The application must be complete to qualify for the selection process.
31st 
December, 2024
Applications Open
27th
February, 2025
Application Deadline
10th
February, 2025
Pitch Training Batch 1
16th  
February, 2025
Pitch Training Batch 2
17th
February, 2025
Application Screening
19th
February, 2025
Virtual Pitching Round
27th 
February, 2025
Final Pitching Day
10th
March, 2025
6th Cohort Announcement
21st
March, 2025
Kick Off and Orientation
Please write in the following format: 0xxx-xxxxxx97
Please make sure your email ID is correct. Common mistakes - GAMIL.COM, GMAIL.CON, GNAIL.COM All communications will be sent to the above email ID. Please make sure you have not made any spelling mistake.
Concise summary of the startup's proposed solution to a specific problem or need.
Tell us about product(s) and/or service(s) you are offering? (Max 100 words)
Define the unique benefits and value that your product or service offers to customers.
Mention the group of consumers or businesses that your product or service is aimed at.
Businesses or products that offer similar solutions and have the same target market as your startup.
Fundamental technology or innovation that forms the basis of your startup's product or service.
Brief details about your marketing and sales channels.
Share your startup social media handles (facebook/ linkedIn/twitter/ instagram/ URL)"Provide URL's"
Various sources from which a business earns income, such as product sales, subscriptions, or licensing fees.
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