CALL FOR IDEAS
At Business Incubation Center
What is
Call for Ideas?
An invitation to individuals and start-ups to submit their innovative business ideas for consideration
and potential support. Whether it’s a ground-breaking tech startup, a sustainable venture, or a unique
service concept, IU CORE welcomes all ideas with the potential to shape the future.
What IU core offers to incubates?
- Curriculum support for Cohort
- Mentorship and Advisory Support
- Workspace and Facilities
- Networking Opportunities
- Training and Workshops
- Access to Funding
- Legal and Intellectual Property Support
- Business Development Support
- Financial and Accounting Services
- Technology and Prototyping Assistance
- Investor Pitch Preparation Mental and Emotional Support
Incubation period
06 Months
Who can apply?
Currently enrolled Iqra University students across discipline and campuses in Karachi.
Employees of Iqra University
Iqra University’s alumni
Application Process
- Submission: Interested individuals submit their business ideas through a google form with the required information.
- Evaluation: Once the ideas are received, only the shortlisted ideas are called for pitch deck presentation.
- Selection: Selected applicants are then invited to join the cohort.
Ongoing &
Upcoming Events
2nd COHORT Mentoring Session 4 (EDC)
Our 2nd Cohort startups are taking a significant step towards success! The 4th session of IU CORE provided invaluable insights from industry expert 𝐌𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐫𝐪𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐦 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐢 (Director ASF TECH Partners). Our budding entrepreneurs gained critical knowledge on: ↪️ 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Mastering the art of managing finances and ensuring sustainable
Mentoring Session 3 (EDC)
𝐀 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬! IU Core successfully hosted an exclusive workshop on 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 & 𝐁𝐌𝐂 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥
Mentoring Session 2 (NC)
IU CORE, in collaboration with Iqra University North Campus conducted a session on idea generation and validation in the course