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NICFaisalabad Under the vision of the Honorable Prime Minister of Pakistan, NICF is designed & funded by the Ministry of IT & Telecom & Ignite - National Technology Fund.
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NIC Faisalabad is envisioned, designed, and funded by the Ministry of IT & Telecom and Ignite – National Technology Fund. It is managed by a consortium comprising Fauji Fertilizer Company, Change Mechanics, CyberVision International, GroundUp, and Founder Institute. NIC Faisalabad is a purpose-built creative space that supports the startup ecosystem of Pakistan.

NIC Faisalabad welcomed Raja Junaid Bin Mujtaba, Head of Innovations, and Mr. Munir Zia, R&D Coordinator at FFC, for an ...
08/10/2026

NIC Faisalabad welcomed Raja Junaid Bin Mujtaba, Head of Innovations, and Mr. Munir Zia, R&D Coordinator at FFC, for an engaging visit to the incubation center.

The visit provided an opportunity to connect with NIC Faisalabad’s startups, explore their innovative solutions, and learn more about the ventures being built within the incubation center.

The interaction also opened avenues for stronger industry-startup connections and future collaboration, creating opportunities for innovation and growth.

Ministry of IT & Telecom | Ignite - National Technology Fund

[ NICFaisalabad, FFC, Innovation, StartupGrowth, Entrepreneurship, StartupPakistan, FounderCommunity, IndustryCollaboration, Faisalabad, BuildInPakistan ]

07/10/2026

800+ applications. Multiple stages. One final round.

The final judging round for the upcoming NIC Faisalabad cohort marked the culmination of an extensive selection process. After going through several stages of screening and evaluation, shortlisted startups presented their ventures to our panel of judges, putting forward their business models, solutions, market potential, and vision for growth.

With a strong pool of applicants from across Pakistan, the process brought forward founders with diverse ideas and businesses across different sectors.

We thank our judges for their time, expertise, and thoughtful evaluation in helping us identify the startups that will take the next step with NIC Faisalabad.

Now, we look forward to welcoming the selected founders into the NIC Faisalabad community.

Ministry of IT & Telecom | Ignite - National Technology Fund

[ NICFCohort, NICFaisalabad, StartupSelection, StartupEcosystem, Entrepreneurship, InnovationPakistan, IgniteNTF, PakistanStartups ]

NIC Faisalabad held a productive meeting with the Country Field Representative for Pakistan of the Islamic Development B...
06/10/2026

NIC Faisalabad held a productive meeting with the Country Field Representative for Pakistan of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to explore opportunities for collaboration and greater support for the startup ecosystem.

The discussion covered potential avenues for technical assistance, grant funding, equity financing, and stronger linkages between NICF, multilateral development banks, and international development organizations.

The engagement is a step toward creating stronger pathways for NICF startups to access funding, technical expertise, strategic partnerships, and global networks as they work toward building and scaling their ventures.

Ministry of IT & Telecom | Ignite - National Technology Fund

[ NICFaisalabad, IslamicDevelopmentBank, IsDB, StartupFunding, StartupPakistan, Entrepreneurship, StartupGrowth, Innovation, BusinessGrowth, FounderCommunity, Faisalabad, BuildInPakistan ]

06/10/2026

NIC Faisalabad startup Salam Kids has been featured on Perfect Pitch, a Prime Minister’s initiative for startups, brought to you through a collaboration between the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme and HEC, airing on HUM TV.

The episode highlights Salam Kids, its journey, and the work it is doing to build new possibilities in the education space, bringing its story to audiences across Pakistan.

Ministry of IT & Telecom | Ignite - National Technology Fund

[NICFaisalabad, SalamKids, PerfectPitch, EdTech, Education, StartupPakistan, Entrepreneurship, StartupGrowth, FounderCommunity, BusinessGrowth, Innovation, PrimeMinistersYouthProgramme, HEC, HUMTV, Faisalabad, BuildInPakistan]

Getting investment-ready takes more than a pitch deck. It takes practice, clarity, and the ability to communicate your v...
05/10/2026

Getting investment-ready takes more than a pitch deck. It takes practice, clarity, and the ability to communicate your venture from an investor’s perspective.

NIC Faisalabad successfully hosted the Investor Pitch Practice & Review Workshop featuring Shakir Aslam, Associate at Amana Capital, giving founders an opportunity to practice their pitches, receive direct feedback, and better understand what investors look for.

The session focused on strengthening investment narratives, refining pitch delivery, addressing potential gaps, and helping founders build greater confidence for future investor conversations.

Ministry of IT & Telecom | Ignite - National Technology Fund

[ NICFaisalabad, InvestorPitch, InvestorReadiness, StartupFunding, Fundraising, InvestorWorkshop, Entrepreneurship, FounderCommunity, StartupGrowth, StartupPakistan, Faisalabad, StartupEcosystem ]

NIC Faisalabad is engaging with M&Co to explore opportunities for supporting startups across funding & investment, marke...
05/10/2026

NIC Faisalabad is engaging with M&Co to explore opportunities for supporting startups across funding & investment, marketing and impact.

Through a series of sessions and discussions with NIC Faisalabad startups, M&Co is engaging with founders on capital-raising opportunities, market positioning, impact and potential connections with relevant investors and business networks.

The engagement aims to create stronger pathways for startups to raise, market and scale

Ministry of IT & Telecom | Ignite - National Technology Fund

[ NICFaisalabad, MAndCo, StartupFunding, CapitalRaising, StartupMarketing, Fundraising, MarketAccess, Entrepreneurship, StartupGrowth, StartupPakistan, Faisalabad, StartupEcosystem

Brig. Muhammad Saleem, Regional Director of the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Faisalabad Campus, along ...
02/10/2026

Brig. Muhammad Saleem, Regional Director of the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Faisalabad Campus, along with a delegation, visited NIC Faisalabad for a discussion on strengthening the connection between academia and industry.

The discussion focused on how NIC Faisalabad can support NUML researchers and students by creating industry linkages, providing entrepreneurial opportunities, and connecting them with the wider startup ecosystem.

Ministry of IT & Telecom | Ignite - National Technology Fund

[ NICFaisalabad, NUML, AcademiaIndustryLinkage, IndustryAcademia, ResearchInnovation, StudentEntrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship, StartupEcosystem, Innovation, StartupPakistan, Faisalabad, BuildInPakistan ]

Strengthening the bridge between agriculture, technology, and academia. NIC Faisalabad startup Zarai Mandi has signed a ...
02/10/2026

Strengthening the bridge between agriculture, technology, and academia.

NIC Faisalabad startup Zarai Mandi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FAST-NUCES, fostering stronger industry-academia linkages to accelerate innovation in agriculture.

Bringing industry and academia together to unlock new opportunities for AgriTech innovation and contribute to a more connected, technology-driven agriculture ecosystem.

Ministry of IT & Telecom | Ignite - National Technology Fund

[ NICFaisalabad, ZaraiMandi, FASTNUCES, AgriTech, AgricultureInnovation, AcademiaIndustryLinkage, IndustryAcademia, Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, StartupGrowth, StartupPakistan, Faisalabad, StartupEcosystem, BuildInPakistan ]

The Final Pitching Round for the upcoming cohort at NIC Faisalabad has successfully concluded! Shortlisted startups pres...
01/10/2026

The Final Pitching Round for the upcoming cohort at NIC Faisalabad has successfully concluded!

Shortlisted startups presented their ventures before our panel of judges, sharing the ideas, solutions, and ambitions driving their businesses forward. The session brought together promising founders, insightful discussions, and innovative thinking as part of the cohort selection process.
We extend our sincere thanks to the judges for their time, valuable insights, and contribution to identifying the next generation of startups joining NIC Faisalabad.

The journey continues as we look forward to welcoming the next cohort of founders into our startup ecosystem.

Ministry of IT & Telecom | Ignite - National Technology Fund

[ NICFCohort, NICFaisalabad, StartupEcosystem, Entrepreneurship, InnovationPakistan, IgniteNTF ]

Strong startup ideas need the right guidance, constructive feedback, and industry insights to move forward.NIC Faisalaba...
30/09/2026

Strong startup ideas need the right guidance, constructive feedback, and industry insights to move forward.

NIC Faisalabad brings together Haseeb Shaikh, Startup Investor & Advisor at Accelerate Prosperity, and Shadab Fariduddin, Financial Analyst at NIC Faisalabad, for an FI Session featuring a Mentor Idea Review focused on evaluating startup ideas and helping founders refine their ventures.

A focused session for NICF startups to gain valuable insights, strengthen their business models, and build a stronger foundation for growth.

Ministry of IT & Telecom | Ignite - National Technology Fund

[ NICFaisalabad, FISession, MentorIdeaReview, StartupMentorship, StartupIdeas, Entrepreneurship, StartupGrowth, FounderSupport, StartupPakistan, Faisalabad, StartupEcosystem, BuildInPakistan ]

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1st Floor, Expo Center, University Of Agriculture Faisalabad, Jail Road
Faisalabad
3800

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Monday 09:00 - 05:30
Tuesday 09:00 - 05:30
Wednesday 09:00 - 05:30
Thursday 09:00 - 05:30
Friday 09:00 - 05:30

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