Pakistan’s pioneer tech incubator Plan9 is now accepting applications for Launchpad 14. The Launchpad is a great platform for rising startups that have amazing tech ideas. If you have an idea that is solving a problem leveraging technology, you can Apply now in Launchpad 14 to avail the opportunity before 3^rd November 2019.

Plan9 was introduced by Punjab Information Technology Board in 2012. With more than 180 startups graduated and 13 cycles have created an impact with $5.3m investment, creating more than 1200+ jobs and $75m accumulated evaluation of all the startups.

Launchpad takes place across three major cities of Pakistan including Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad along with Multan, Faisalabad.

Startups which are selected in the cohort are given access to these services for six months:

• Free Office Space
• Stipend (20K per person up to 5 for 6 months)
• Networking Opportunities
• Legal Assistance
• Mentorship
• Trainings and Workshops
• Zero Equity

Launchpad 14 Eligibility Criteria

Participant team has to re-locate to Lahore for 6 months. Plan9 is an equal opportunity platform. The eligibility criteria is:

On selection, the team has to re-locate to Lahore for 6 months.

The eligibility criteria is:

• Be a Pakistani national.
• Required age is 18 years or above.
• A brilliant idea and passion.
• Present a mock-up/wire-frame/prototype of the product on the Pitching Day.
• The business idea should be based on any technology domains mentioned below.
• Mandatory attendance from 10am – 6pm for six-month incubation at Plan9.

• Having a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a qualified Chief Technical Officer (CTO) is mandatory.
• One video of your pitch is essential to be shared (make a pitch video (demo)– upload it on YouTube and share the link). It is the last question and your application form cannot be submitted without it.

Tech Startups Domains

Your business idea much be related to tech. Your startup could be in any domain-related to technology such as:

• Consumer Tech (e-commerce)
• EdTech (Education Tech)
• FinTech (Finance Tech)
• HealthTech
• IoT (Internet of Things)
• Artificial Intelligence – AR/VR
• LegalTech
• TravelTech
• AgriTech
• Creative Online Content
• SaaS (Software as a Service)
• Mobile App
• Website
• Hardware

In the last few years, Pakistan’s startup industry has expanded immensely. We now see more and more tech startups around us. In the technology ecosystem, Pakistan is going to make a mark in the global landscape of innovation. Let’s be a part of bringing technological advancement in Pakistan.

Apply Now at http://Plan9.pitb.gov.pk/thelaunchpad/

Last date to submit applications is 3rd November 2019

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The successful candidates will be informed about the next steps via email. You can team up into groups or pairs .For those selected startups that have to relocate to Karachi for the program, need to bear all expenses related to the relocation and working out of The Nest I/O.

This is not just two or three day event but an incubation program of four months. The program is to be held in Karachi. Before contacting the authorities you must know which program you are interested in. Nest I/O plans to give you two choices Internal Incubation Program (IIP) and External Incubation Program (EIP).

IIP is for early stage startups and requires a full time commitment at The Nest I/O. The IIP program individuals are also provided office space.

EIP is for startups that have already launched or are ready with their product – they work remotely with The Nest i/o out of their own respective office space. The admission into each of the program depends on the nature and stage of the startup and its viability.

Kindly note that the office is open only Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm. The Nest I/O only incubates products and not services.

The only thing you have to do is tell the authorities about your idea and yourself. The judges will judge you on the basis of uniqueness of the idea and what homework you have done about it. Another thing is product’s benefits or can it give enough business.

So girls and guys get going and register as soon as possible to avail the opportunity. As opportunity knocks once at the door maybe this is your time to open the door and welcome it.

About The Nest I/O

The Next i/o is a technology incubator launched by PASHA (Pakistan Software Houses Association) in early 2015 partnered with Samsung and Google, the financial support is being provided by US State.. The Incubator provides free office space and mentorship, while they are not taking any equity.

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