Student Entrepreneurship Development

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.

We try to inculcate entrepreneurship education into the IBA curriculum by providing students with mentorship and networking to gain inspiration from thought leaders in the startup ecosystem.

IBA-CED also has industry partners who create internship and job placement opportunities for our students.

Our robust alumni engagement helps tap into the expertise and experience of successful alumni who provide guidance and support.

I-Shop

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

I-Shop - IBA Merchandise Shop

I-VENTURE

I-Venture allows IBA students to showcase their product or service-based ventures, prototypes, and portfolios. Through this platform students connect with like-minded peers and receive valuable feedback. This is a cost-free opportunity for IBA students.

I-BAZAAR

I-Bazaar is a festival where the entrepreneurial spirit of young entrepreneurs is recognised with their 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 is a staple imitative of IBA-CED with the first event taking place back in 2014. There have been 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.

Entrepreneurial Skills Workshop

We create opportunities for students to learn from and gain inspiration from established entrepreneurial leaders through speaker series and workshops that facilitate connections between students and successful entrepreneurs.

Internships and Networking

We foster partnerships with local businesses, industries, and organizations to create internship opportunities for students interested in entrepreneurship. IBA-CED also encourages collaboration between students and industry professionals through joint projects, internships, and mentorship.

Entrepreneurship Clinics

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

This program facilitates the pairing of IBA students, IBA Alumni, IBA CED Alumni and CED incubated startup with seasoned mentors, allowing for personalized guidance geared to the unique challenges they face.

IBA-CED’s Master Class

As IBA students enter their final year, we tailor mentoring sessions with entrepreneurial leaders, so students gain insights as they are about to embark on their professional journeys after completing their scholastic endeavours.