A delegation of American and European technology executives has visited LUMS’s National Incubation Centre Lahore (NICL). The delegation was hosted by Saleem Ahmad, Chairman of NICL, and Dr. Arshad Khan, Vice Chancellor, and the Data Science Dojo. The delegates learned about the latest trends in start-ups, as well as how to leverage their expertise to improve business operations and improve social impact.
Entrepreneur in Conversation Series – LUMS hosted the first NIC Investor Summit in August 2018 in partnership with 500 Global, an international venture capital firm. The two guests were welcomed by NICL Chairman Saleem Ahmad and Board Member Max Scheder-Bieschin. The speakers discussed topics ranging from the latest technological advancements in agriculture to empowering farmers through technology. They also discussed blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and the role of a good business partner in their business success.
“The Summit is a great opportunity to showcase the innovative work of Pakistani American companies,” said Courtney Powell, Managing Partner of 500 Global. He is also a founder of the Plug n Play Centres. The Plug n Play Centres feature state-of-the-art coworking space. Facebook Innovation Labs showcase augmented reality solutions and virtual reality solutions. NICL students have an excellent track record and can learn from the experiences of their fellow entrepreneurs.
The National Incubation Centre is the largest technology hub in Pakistan. The Center aims to revolutionize Pakistan’s economy through technology. Through its collaboration with the Ministry of IT and Telecom, 500 Global has partnered with LUMS to create a world-class incubator to support entrepreneurs. The program promises entrepreneurs access to top research and investors, as well as work under renowned mentors.
The National Incubation Centre is a leading digital hub in Pakistan. It is home to a large group of entrepreneurs. The centre has partnered with the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecom (MITT), which aims to digitally revolutionize the country. NIC LUMS is a thriving startup ecosystem that provides advanced technology facilities to budding entrepreneurs. The Center has a strong public-private partnership and a number of initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
The Plug n Play Centres at NIC LUMS are a unique coworking environment that brings together top-level technology executives from different countries and continents. The Foundation offers a variety of programming including live business acceleration and educational programs. The Plug n Play Centres are a hub for entrepreneurs and help entrepreneurs grow their business. In addition to the co-working spaces, NIC LUMS hosts interactive sessions with guest speakers and sponsors a series of events called Entrepreneur in Conversation.
NIC is an innovative tech ecosystem with a rich entrepreneurial ecosystem. It has a coworking space for its entrepreneurs and a series of events featuring leading entrepreneurs from around the world. The Foundation is a hub for startups and has launched its own accelerator program, which attracts talented individuals and businesses. This year, the event will host a series of events hosted by successful entrepreneurs. The next one will take place in South Korea on 28-29 August 2021.
In the past few months, the Tech & Entrepreneur in Conversation Series has featured several successful entrepreneurs from the United States, Canada, and Pakistan. During the first two sessions, Saima Mujtaba Rana, an alumna of NICL’s Learning & Development program, moderated the sessions. She spoke with Suneel Sarfaraz Munj, who is a former Managing Director of Careem Pakistan and an investor at the Mentors Fund. During the third session, she interviewed Hamza Iqbal, Founder of Healthwire and CEO of Salt Arts. His expertise in finance and economics has helped the entrepreneur invent a healthcare platform that is both user-friendly and profitable.
The event included a discussion with a Pakistani-American entrepreneur. During the event, Powell also discussed the importance of a successful business plan, which will lead to a successful start-up. She discussed the value of collaboration with local entrepreneurs, as well as how to ensure the success of a business. The forum is a great opportunity for the two sides to network and learn from one another.
