Karachi: The Shahjehan Syed Karim Incubation Center (SSKIC) at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) was the exclusive private-sector institution chosen for a significant visit by the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) members. The event, organized by the U.S. Mission Karachi, PUAN, LMKT, and NIC Karachi, spotlighted SSKIC’s contribution to fostering innovation and tech entrepreneurship.
The visit was part of a five-day entrepreneurship masterclass aimed at equipping entrepreneurs with advanced strategies for innovation and business scaling. This program, curated by LMKT and NIC Karachi under the U.S. Mission’s initiative, also focused on enhancing economic ties between Pakistan and the United States.
In his welcome address, Mr. Raza Abbas, Head of SSKIC-IoBM, discussed the projects undertaken by SSKIC and the ecosystem of ideas being cultivated. He highlighted the rigorous and merit-based selection process for the flagship cohort program, which incubates only the most innovative and impactful tech-enabled ideas. SSKIC is among the few incubation centers in Pakistan offering seed money to qualified startups.
SSKIC showcased its Cohort initiatives during the visit, providing PUAN members with insights into its incubation model and success stories. The discussions emphasized SSKIC’s commitment to economic growth through innovation and partnerships.
The collaboration marks a milestone in the engagement between PUAN and the U.S. Mission, reinforcing SSKIC’s status as a hub for transformative ideas. The event included alumni from SSKIC-IoBM sharing their entrepreneurial journeys, featuring startups such as Digibook, Zarai Baramdaat, Bioraff, and FiltResha.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abbas, Dean of the College of Computer Science and Information Systems at IoBM, presented commemorative souvenirs to the distinguished guests. The event was hosted by Maham Saleem, Management Trainee at SSKIC-IoBM.