The National Incubation Center (NIC) Hyderabad has officially announced the opening of applications for its ninth cohort, marking a significant step in fostering Pakistan's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Over the past four years, NIC Hyderabad has incubated more than 200 startups across diverse sectors including healthcare, agriculture, education, fintech, retail, and emerging technologies.
Impacting the Economy
According to Kamran Afridi, spokesperson for NIC Hyderabad, these ventures have collectively generated over Rs 1 billion in revenue, secured Rs 540 million in investment, and created more than 4,600 jobs nationwide. This track record underscores the center's role in driving economic growth and innovation.
What Cohort 9 Offers
Selected founders for Cohort 9 will gain access to experienced mentors, investor networks, a fully equipped workspace, and an expanding alumni community—all at no cost. The program is open to students, recent graduates, and early-stage founders from all backgrounds. As Afridi emphasized, no prior funding, technical expertise, or co-founder is required; only a real problem worth solving and the commitment to pursue it.
Inclusive Opportunity
Syeda Sana Shah, Project Director of NIC Hyderabad, highlighted that over the last four years, founders from Hyderabad and beyond have proven that strong ideas can emerge from any city when talent meets opportunity. Cohort 9 is designed for those ready to stop waiting and start building. Applications are open until June 30.
