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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Plan9, having came up with its idea of Launchpad 10 is now ready to proceed. The event would take place this summer and would enclose screening, workshops, talks and presentations in one hall. In short, with global players on the board, the Launchpad presents ‘a once in a lifetime chance’ for entrepreneurs to not only showcase their ideas but garner support for them.

The Launchpad 10 would be held across major cities of Pakistan. Lahore would embrace the event from 17th July to 23 July, while Karachi and Islamabad would be graced on 27th and 28th/29th respectively. You can attend the event through registration on Plane9’s website until 20th June. Be smart, avail the opportunity.

Amongst the 3000 applications submitted, a meager hundred startups would be selected from all over Pakistan. The first day would mark the presentation of ideas by startups to the external judges. A grading system means only some of them would qualify for Day 2 of the Launchpad.

These startups would then again pitch their ideas in a seven minute speech, followed by questions and answer. The winners would attain a spot for, at least, 6-month incubation at Plan9. Incubation would not only gain you mentoring but also free infrastructure and working space. Pretty beneficial deal? Huh!

For you to apply you should be a 18+ plus Pakistani ready to locate to Lahore if you emerge the winner. The idea should be a product oriented one, with the owner fully and only committed to one startup. You must have a team of 2-5 members and be able to present a prototype of the product.

The business models should be linked to technology, since Plan9 is a technology incubator. They could be one’s like Consumer Tech (e-commerce), EdTech (Education Tech), FinTech (Finance Tech), Health Tech and many others linked to technology. If you have this all, as well as the credibility to take up responsibility, there is no better event, at the moment, in Pakistan.

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