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The National Incubation Centre Islamabad (NIC Islamabad) marked another milestone as it celebrated the graduation of Cohort 2, a group of visionary startups that showcased the power of innovation, resilience, and entrepreneurship.
At the ceremony, several founders presented their journeys in person while others joined online, each sharing how NIC Islamabad shaped their path from idea to impact. The event reflected the Centre’s mission to nurture startups that drive national transformation through technology, creativity, and purpose-driven solutions.
A coach for NIC Islamabad said:
“Every graduating founder represents the spirit of Pakistan’s innovation ecosystem, bold, persistent, and globally minded. Our role is to empower these change-makers to turn ideas into sustainable impact.”
Startups from Cohort 2: Stories of Growth and Purpose
- 3 Musafir – A travel-tech platform simplifying local and cross-border travel planning for Pakistani explorers. From initial concept to product launch, the team credited NIC Islamabad’s mentorship for helping them design user-centric digital journeys.
- AI Team Force: Pioneers in data-driven automation, this startup focuses on applying artificial intelligence to workflow optimization. Through the incubation program, they connected with industry mentors and deployed pilot projects in public and private sectors.
- Brainswarm Robotics: Known for their recent MoU with WolfTech Robotics (UAE), Brainswarm continues to innovate in robotics and AI. Their journey from prototype to global recognition reflects the technical support and international exposure gained at NIC Islamabad.
- Connectica Technologies: Developers of IoT-based communication and connectivity tools aimed at improving digital infrastructure. NIC’s ecosystem helped them refine their go-to-market strategy and secure their first enterprise partnerships.
- KangarooCare AI: A health-tech venture using AI for neonatal monitoring and maternal care. The team shared how NIC Islamabad provided access to health-sector mentors and potential investors.
- Maidan: A social-impact startup promoting youth empowerment through sports and technology. Its founders highlighted the role of incubation in scaling community projects into sustainable models.
- Prosensia: Working at the intersection of sensory tech and accessibility, Prosensia focuses on assistive solutions for individuals with disabilities. The startup leveraged NIC’s prototyping facilities and mentorship to reach product-testing stage.
- MapifyIt: A location-intelligence company enabling smart mapping for logistics and urban planning. Their time at NIC led to collaborations with civic organizations and data partners.
- Trumpple: A fintech innovator offering secure payment solutions for SMEs. With NIC’s support, they built investor confidence and expanded their client base nationally.
- Evalia: A learning-tech startup designing digital evaluation systems for schools and corporate training. Through NIC’s networking events, Evalia gained visibility among education-sector stakeholders.
Founder Reflections
The graduating founders expressed gratitude to the mentors, program managers, and partners who guided them.
One founder said:
“NIC Islamabad became more than a workspace, it was an ecosystem that believed in us.”
Another added:
“Our journey from idea to launch was accelerated by a community that constantly challenged and inspired us.”
