Student Entrepreneurship Development

IBA-CED believes that there is no age bracket when it comes to becoming an entrepreneur ---- the sooner the better. Our Student Entrepreneurship Development initiatives help students not only start but also scale sustainable and inclusive business ventures.

I-Shop

Inspired by the merchandise shops in renowned international universities, I-Shop offers a dynamic retail experience specially curated and crafted by IBA students with a wide range of merchandise.

I-VENTURE

I-Venture allows you to showcase your ventures, prototypes, and portfolios. Through this platform students connect with like-minded peers and receive valuable feedback.

I-BAZAAR

I-Bazaar is a festival where the entrepreneurial spirit of young entrepreneurs is recognised with out of the box ideas on display. The initiative aims to bring together a diverse array of startups, creating a vibrant atmosphere brimming with innovation and creativity.

Entrepreneurship Summer School

The Entrepreneurship Summer School has programs for children from 7 to 19 years of age.

INVENT

Invent offers a head-start to young entrepreneurs from across Pakistan. Through this platform, startups get an opportunity to bag seed funding ranging from PKR 100,000 to PKR 500,000 in addition to availing free IBA-CED incubation services for an entire year.

Internships and Networking

We foster partnerships with local businesses, industries, and organizations to create internship opportunities for students interested in entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurship Clinics

We provide guidance, advice, and resources to aspiring entrepreneurs, helping them navigate the many challenges of starting and growing a business.

IBA-CED’s Master Class

As IBA students enter their final year, we tailor mentoring sessions with entrepreneurial leaders.

I-Inspire: Insights from Industry Leaders

Interactive sessions and motivational talks with entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and change-makers who share their experiences and knowledge.

FAQs

1. Who can apply to the programs offered by IBA-CED? Most of our programs are open to the public; however, certain courses are exclusively for the IBA community or require certain qualifications to be eligible.
2. What types of programs do you offer? We offer startup support, student enterprise development, and specialized training programs.
3. How do I apply to your programs? Registration forms for various programs are available on our website and you can scan our QR code or click on our registration link provided on our social media platforms.
4. Do you provide funding for startups? We facilitate startups in training, mentoring, networking and connectivity to investors.
5. What is the incubation or acceleration timeline? The incubation program is conducted on a yearly basis with the application for the cohort starting in July-August 2025 after which the Acceleration Program is launched in July of every year.
6. How do I prepare my application? Follow the eligibility criteria and include all the relevant information backed by written proof/certificates.