Startup Support Program

Startup support program offers services to IBA students, IBA alumni, and members of the broader community, having startups at any stage of the life cycle, who wish to take their startups to the next level. It is a launchpad to jumpstart your startup and take it to the next level of growth and sustainability. There are two programs which come under the auspices of Startup Support Program.

  • IBA CED Incubation Program
  • IBA CED Acceleration Program

IBA CED Incubation Program

The Offerings Include:

Infrastructure support
  • Dedicated workstations
  • Meeting room
  • Air conditioning service
  • Internet connectivity
  • Uninterrupted power supply
  • Room cleaning service
  • Vehicle parking
  • Access to cafeteria
  • Access to Prayers room
Subsidized training:
  • Training sessions related to entrepreneurship, business, and management.
  • Some of the training sessions are offered free whereas some are offered at a subsidized rate.
  • Under i-Talk Series free guest speaker sessions of leading industry experts.
Mentoring:

Informal mentoring through IBA faculty and CED team in areas such as product development, marketing, business development, team building, fundraising, and operations.

Networking:

Huge and dynamic alumni network and strong connectivity with the startup ecosystem provide ample opportunities to network with other startups, alumni, entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and professionals.

Marketing:
  • Celebrate and promote the achievements of incubatees through our official website, and social media handles.
  • Participants get a chance to project their startups through events, conferences, training programs and outreach activities.
Easy access to IBA students for jobs and Internships:

Unmatched opportunity to engage and hire IBA students for part time jobs or internships and capitalize on the best human resources available.

Startup Support Program
Monthly Program Fee
  • Rs. 12,000 per seat for coworking room
  • Rs. 13,000 per seat for independent room
  • IBA students are offered special 30% discount
Duration

A 6-month renewable contract

Eligibility
  • Startups at any life-cycle stage (Ideation, Prototyping, Pre-revenue, Revenue) are eligible to apply.
  • Founders/Co-founders should be A-levels/ Intermediate or above qualified.
  • Priority will be given to Innovative, Social, and Scalable Startups.
  • Women led Startups are encouraged to apply.

Selection Process

The interested startups will be required to fill in the application form. Shortlisted startups will be called for presentation to the selection committee subject to the availability of seats in the incubation program. Selected startups will be offered the startup support program.

Startup Support Program

Impact (2016-2023)

Total revenue generated PKR million
Total full time jobs created
Total part time jobs created
Current Startups incubated
Graduated
Startups

Location Benefit:

Maximize visibility, accessibility, and opportunities for your business by securing a prime spot in the city center!

Apply Now

Contact:   (021) 38104701 (Ext. 2704/2712)  |  Email: ced_incubation@iba.edu.pk


IBA CED Acceleration Program

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