The Prime Minister’s BridgeStart Pakistan announced a strategic partnership with Startupbootcamp today. Together, they plan to open new pathways for local businesses into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) innovation ecosystem.
Consequently, high-potential Pakistani startups will now gain exclusive access to international accelerators. They will also receive top-tier mentorship and market expansion opportunities. Ultimately, this collaboration will enable local founders to scale beyond borders and compete globally.
BridgeStart Pakistan Propelling Startups Onto the Global Stage
BridgeStart Pakistan serves as a flagship initiative by the Government of Pakistan. The government designed the program specifically to propel high-potential startups onto the global stage. Therefore, the initiative immerses startups in premier global innovation ecosystems. The program provides selected businesses with direct access to world-renowned incubators and accelerators.
Through this access, founders tap into extensive international networks. Furthermore, they explore new market opportunities and engage in critical knowledge exchange. The program equips startups with strategic insights, industry connections, and proven best practices. These elements remain absolutely essential for international expansion. By participating, startups gain the necessary exposure and guidance to build highly scalable businesses.
The Startupbootcamp Advantage
Startupbootcamp actively helps the world’s most promising startups build sustainable global businesses. They operate as a multi-faceted accelerator. Moreover, they combine deep industry expertise with extensive insights from the broader startup ecosystem. Startupbootcamp initially launched as one of the very first European acceleration platforms. Now, the organization operates across four continents with over 80 startup accelerators. They operate on the core belief that the future belongs to those who solve the world’s biggest problems.
This partnership brings immense value to Pakistan through Startupbootcamp’s highly successful track record. To date, the platform has supported more than 1,700 startups across 150 different cohorts. Impressively, 76% of these startups remain active today. Additionally, 42% of their portfolio features female-led ventures.
Startups clearly benefit from this global acceleration program. Statistics show that 76% of their companies successfully secure funding post-accelerator. On average, these startups raise €1.7 million in funding. Overall, the entire Startupbootcamp portfolio currently holds a massive total valuation of €5.6 billion.
