National Incubation Center Islamabad (NIC Islamabad)

National Incubation Center Islamabad (NIC Islamabad) is a government-backed startup incubator in Islamabad, Pakistan. Acceleration services include equity-free grants of up to PKR 5M in non-dilutive capital tied to milestone validation stages. No incubation-stage investment terms published.

What it offers

• “Equity-Free Grants” — nicislamabad.com
• “Up to PKR 5M in non-dilutive capital to hit milestone validation stages.” — nicislamabad.com

How the programme runs

• “28 Weeks (Launch + Growth Tracks)” — nicislamabad.com
• “Startups selected for Cohort 6 will sign their partnership agreements, receive physical office allocations at NIC, and commence their 14-week Launch Track.” — nicislamabad.com
• “The active recruitment window for Cohort 6 starts on August 3, 2026. The NIC Islamabad outreach team will host nationwide seminars and Q&A sessions.” — nicislamabad.com
• “21 Sep 2026: Deadline for submitting completed startup applications.” — nicislamabad.com

Stages

Pre-seed, Seed

How to apply

Apply or read the rules on the official site.

About this listing

TrustList compiled this listing from National Incubation Center Islamabad (NIC Islamabad)'s official pages in September 2026. The quotes above are its own words. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility rules change, so check the official site before you rely on them.