Karachi, Pakistan – October 10, 2025 – The National Incubation Center Karachi (NIC Karachi) proudly announced the induction of 32 promising startups into its Cohort 14, marking another milestone in its mission to empower Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
This year’s call for Expressions of Interest received an exceptional response, with more than 800 submissions from across Karachi’s vibrant entrepreneurial community. Following a rigorous multi-stage evaluation process, 160 startups were shortlisted and 127 pitched their ideas before a panel of judges. From these, 32 outstanding startups have been selected to join Pakistan’s largest incubation program at NIC Karachi.
The selected startups represent a wide spectrum of sectors, demonstrating the diversity and innovation within Pakistan’s startup landscape. The Cohort 14 startups include:
8SolveAI | Agrogen by Double Nitrogen | Aitisal Technologies | Alif | Automatic Fertilizers Mixing and Dispensing System by Root Direct Fertilizer | B-Fit Revo | Beecortex | BlackCoreAI | BlockApex | BMLH – Brand & Media Learning Hub | ComplyS | Cort Technologies | Dilkibaat | E for Etiquettes | Epsilon Systems | Farokht | Fortanixor Technologies | JLD | MeshTech Pakistan | Munafah.AI | Pak DroneX | Paltuu | Saheli – Pregnancy Tracker | Scitforte | SOCByte | Sports Vector | Stellisys by Fifth Thought | Stock Sense | Tawha Technologies by Lendverse | Three Shelves | Wellfolks | WhatFlow-WhatsApp Automation |
NIC Karachi continues to incubate startups from all verticals, with a strong focus on Fintech, Cybersecurity, Industrial Automation and Women-led startups, areas that are vital for Pakistan’s digital and economic transformation.
During the orientation, Khizer Ahmed Siddiqui, a serial entrepreneur, shared his entrepreneurial evolution, from building multiple startups to successfully leading HukumJanab to its acquisition by Kaacib. He highlighted the resilience required to navigate Pakistan’s startup landscape, noting that the journey to success often involves pivots, perseverance and adaptability. His story underscored that staying focused on long-term impact and continuous learning is essential for growth.
Dr. Talha Rehman, Co-founder of BeMe.global and an NIC Karachi alumnus from Cohort X, addressed the newly inducted founders. Speaking on World Mental Health Day, he emphasized the importance of mental well-being for startup founders, highlighting how emotional resilience and self-awareness play a critical role in sustaining innovation and making ventures succeed. His talk served as a timely reminder that behind every thriving startup is a founder who prioritizes balance, clarity, and purpose. Both alumni encouraged the new cohort to leverage NIC Karachi’s vast ecosystem of mentors, partners and investors to build scalable, purpose-driven ventures.
At NIC Karachi, startups gain access to national and international exposure, strategic networking opportunities and acceleration through Orbit Startups, one of Asia’s leading venture accelerators. The center also benefits from the visionary support of Yunus Brothers Group (YBG), whose leadership has brought unmatched corporate expertise, mentorship and global industry linkages to the program. Together, YBG, LMKT and Orbit Startups have built a world-class platform that continues to redefine the standard for innovation incubation in Pakistan.
Reflecting on this milestone, Abdul Sattar Jumani, CEO of Lucky and Yunus Brothers Group (YBG), said:
“At YBG, we believe that innovation and entrepreneurship are central to Pakistan’s economic progress. Our collaboration with LMKT and Orbit Startups at NIC Karachi reflects our commitment to nurturing homegrown talent, creating jobs and enabling founders to scale globally. The success stories emerging from NIC Karachi are a testament to what can be achieved when industry, academia and entrepreneurs come together under a shared vision for a more prosperous and digital Pakistan.”
Adding to this, Syed Azfar Hussain, Project Director of NIC Karachi, said:
“Each new cohort represents the immense entrepreneurial potential of Pakistan’s youth. Cohort 14 brings together founders driven by creativity, purpose and ambition. At NIC Karachi, our goal is to transform bold ideas into sustainable businesses by providing access to world-class mentorship, global acceleration opportunities, and a powerful community of innovators. We are proud to play our part in building the next generation of Pakistani entrepreneurs who will lead the country’s digital future.”
The ceremony concluded with closing remarks by Ali Asim, Director at Lucky and Yunus Brothers Group (YBG), who commended the new cohort for their ambition and encouraged them to take full advantage of NIC Karachi’s extensive ecosystem to bring their ideas to life and scale globally.
The induction of Cohort 14 reaffirms NIC Karachi’s position as a national leader in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth, empowering startups to not only scale locally but to make their mark globally.About NIC Karachi
The National Incubation Center Karachi (NIC Karachi), managed by Yunus Brothers Group (YBG) in partnership with LMKT and Orbit Startups, is funded by Ignite – National Technology Fund, a project of The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT). As one of Pakistan’s largest incubation center and startup accelerator, NIC Karachi has incubated over 400 startups, created more than 1 million jobs, generated over PKR 10 billion+ in revenue and raised over PKR 12 billion+ in investment. The center provides free-of-cost incubation, mentorship, investor access, global exposure and advanced labs in Fintech, Industrial Automation and Media, enabling founders to turn bold ideas into scalable businesses.
FAQ
Cohort 14 is the latest batch of startups joining the National Incubation Center Karachi, receiving mentorship, funding, and technical support to scale their businesses.
Any early-stage or growth-stage startup registered in Pakistan with an innovative business idea can apply for the program.
NIC Karachi offers up to PKR 5 million in funding, cloud credits, mentorship, access to labs, investor connections, and legal and financial advisory services.