NIC Karachi Offers Up to Rs. 5 Million Grant for Startups in Cohort 14

The National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi has launched Cohort 14, offering startups the opportunity to secure up to Rs. 5 million in grants, along with $25,000 in Google Cloud credits, $10,000 in AWS credits, world-class mentorship, international exposure, investor access, and acceleration through Orbit Startups. In addition, startups will gain access to cutting-edge Fintech, Industrial Automation, and Media Labs, as well as free-of-cost legal and financial consultancy. Together, these resources position NIC Karachi as a hub where bold ideas transform into scalable businesses, shaping the future of innovation in Pakistan. Cohort 14 continues this spirit of innovation, welcoming startups with transformative ideas across Cybersecurity, Industrial Automation, Fintech, Healthtech, and Women-led enterprises. Alumni from previous cohorts, including Bykea, Ticket Wala, Bioniks, and Zee. Sy Jewellery serves as proof of NIC Karachi’s impact, having created jobs, raised investments, and reshaped industries. Speaking on the occasion, Syed Azfar Hussain, Project Director of NIC Karachi, said: “NIC Karachi is not just an incubator; it is a movement to drive innovation, create jobs, and unlock Pakistan’s true entrepreneurial potential. Over the years, our startups have created more than 1 million jobs, generated over Rs. 10 billion in revenue, raised over Rs. 12 billion in investment, and incubated 376 startups across multiple sectors. These numbers reflect the resilience and creativity of our founders, and with Cohort 14, we are confident of building even more success stories that scale beyond borders.”