How to Build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) A Practical Guide for Founders
Before you build a business, test the belief it’s based on. Startups are built on assumptions: that people want your product, that they’ll pay for it, that it solves a real problem. The harsh reality? Many of these assumptions are wrong. An MVP Minimum Viable Product is how you find out which ones. This guide […]
NIC Islamabad Application Secrets: What Not to Do If You Want to Get In!
Did you know? Out of every 1,000 applications submitted to NIC Islamabad, less than 8% make it to the first judging round, and ultimately, only around 3% are selected for incubation. Don’t let your startup idea be one of the 970+ that get rejected. The good news is that most rejections for NIC Islamabad happen […]
Want to Get Accepted into NIC Islamabad? Here’s How to Make Your Application Stand Out (with examples)
Your gateway to success starts here with everything you need to get into NIC Islamabad. If you’re reading this, you’re probably standing at the edge of an idea—something raw, exciting, and full of potential. Whether you’ve already drafted your pitch deck, have a team, or are still piecing the puzzle together, there’s one big opportunity […]
From Silicon Valley to Pakistan: What Myco Global Win Means for Local Startups
Myco’s journey is redefining digital ownership, content monetization, and what it means to be creator-first in Pakistan’s growing tech ecosystem. In a historic moment for Pakistan’s tech ecosystem, Myco a decentralized video streaming platform secured a total investment and SaaS deal of PKR 42 crores (~USD 1.5 million) after winning the grand finale of Meet […]
How Pakistan’s New Tax Break on Foreign E-Commerce Is Shaping Trade, Startups and Global Strategy
Will the removal of digital tax boost growth or just shift the burden elsewhere? Here’s everything you need to know. In a major shift in its digital economy policy, Pakistan’s government has removed the 5% Digital Presence Tax on foreign e-commerce platforms such as Temu, AliExpress, and Shein—a move many are celebrating as a win […]
A Deep Dive into Pakistan’s AI Policy 2025: Vision, Strategy, and What It Means for Startups and Investors
The AI Revolution Has Officially Begun in Pakistan, Are You Ready to Ride the Wave? In a landmark decision for the nation’s digital future, Pakistan’s AI Policy received unanimous approval from the federal cabinet in late July 2025. This pivotal new strategy, announced after a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on July 30, […]
Why Founders Should Prototype Before Writing a Single Line of Code?
For any founders, code is expensive—but guesses are even costlier. Prototyping lets you test your vision before risking your runway. According to the UX Collective, 70% of startups fail due to a lack of user validation and one of the biggest contributors is skipping the prototyping phase. A McKinsey report also found that companies that […]
The Top 5 Mistakes Founders Make in Early-Stage Product Development (And How to Avoid Them)
Every year, over 1,200 tech startups launch in Pakistan, yet more than 70% fail to move beyond the early product stage. For many founders, the biggest challenge is building something the market doesn’t need—35% of startups fail for this reason alone (CB Insights, 2023). The good news? These failures are often avoidable if founders know […]
Invisible by Design; Rethinking Equity in Pakistan’s Entrepreneurial Landscape
Imagine this: You have the skills, the motivation, and the vision. You do everything right and still, you’re shut out. Not because you lacked potential, but because the system was never designed to let you in. Pakistan’s entrepreneurial landscape reveals a stark gender gap. Despite a population of over 241 million—nearly half of which are […]
Global Funding & Accelerator Alert: Reckitt Catalyst Now Open for Women-Led Health Startups in Pakistan
The Reckitt Catalyst program is opening new doors for women-led startups in Pakistan focused on health, hygiene, and sanitation. Launched by Reckitt, a global leader in consumer health and hygiene products, this five-year initiative aims to support 200 women-led ventures addressing health-related challenges across the Global South. Applications for the 2025 cohort are now open, […]