LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE) Inaugurates Its Signature Incubation and Acceleration Programmes

LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE) Inaugurates Its Signature Incubation and Acceleration Programmes

Lahore, Pakistan – The LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE) has announced the induction of its first-ever cohorts for two flagship programmes: the LCE Idea Launch Incubation programme and the Slingshot Accelerator programme. Both initiatives aim to foster a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in Pakistan, supporting start-ups at different stages of their development. The LCE Idea Launch…

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Saudi-based Beta Lab Launches $300 million Deep Tech Fund To Drive Cross-Border Innovation

Saudi-based Beta Lab Launches $300 million Deep Tech Fund To Drive Cross-Border Innovation

Riyadh, October 2024 – Beta Lab, a deep tech fund and innovation studio, has launched a groundbreaking USD 300 million fund at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) 2024. Designed to stimulate cross-border innovation, this fund aims to bridge the Middle East and Southeast Asia, empowering technology-driven startups to expand into high-growth markets and tackle global challenges in…

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NetSol Technologies-Led Consortium Wins Contract to Operate National Incubation Center Lahore (NICL)

NetSol Technologies-Led Consortium Wins Contract to Operate National Incubation Center Lahore (NICL)

Lahore —NetSol Technologies Limited (PSX: NETSOL) has secured a significant contract with IGNITE – National Technology Fund, an initiative under the Ministry of IT & Telecom, to establish and manage the operations of the National Incubation Center Lahore (NICL). The announcement was made by NetSol in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on…

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IFC Invests in i2i Ventures, Pakistan's First Female-Led VC Fund to Bolster Startups and Drive Innovation

IFC Invests in i2i Ventures, Pakistan’s First Female-Led VC Fund to Bolster Startups and Drive Innovation

In a significant boost to Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a $3 million investment in i2i Ventures, the country’s first female-led venture capital fund. This investment, part of IFC’s Startup Catalyst Program, aims to address the critical funding gap faced by early-stage startups, particularly those led by women, amidst regional…

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NUST Partners with Zayn Capital VC

NUST Partners with Zayn Capital VC to Boost Innovation at Pakistan’s First National Science & Technology Park (NSTP)

Islamabad, June 3, 2024 — The National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) has announced a strategic partnership with Zayn Capital VC , appointing them as the Resident Venture Capitalist at Pakistan’s inaugural Science and Technology Park. This collaboration is set to foster innovation, support startups, and catalyze technological and economic growth in the region….

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