A university-backed launchpad where ambitious founders gain the mentorship, infrastructure and market access to build enduring companies.
Established in September 2024, BIC is a university-backed incubation hub created to unlock entrepreneurial potential across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Our model brings infrastructure, mentorship, market access and company-building support under one roof—helping founders move from an early idea to a resilient, investable venture.
From first validation to investor readiness, BIC combines structured training, hands-on mentoring and ecosystem access.
Idea readiness, problem validation, customer discovery and pitch preparation.
Business planning, product, finance, marketing, operations, legal and growth support.
Access to experienced founders, executives, investors, academics and ecosystem leaders.
Pitching, networking, partnerships, market access and funding-readiness opportunities.
Meet the founders building at BIC—from emerging ideas to growing businesses across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Climatology
DekoTech
EcOlivia
BioTales Innovations
UpFlex
Zypher Electric Vehicles
Nexus Synced
Biotec Brick
Asuz
Aqua
Caravan Tours and Travels
Aslura
Healthy Bakers
HW Production Pvt Ltd
Momos.pkClimatologyDekoTechEcOliviaBioTales InnovationsUpFlexZypher Electric VehiclesNexus SyncedBiotec BrickAsuzAquaCaravan Tours and TravelsAsluraHealthy BakersHW Production Pvt LtdMomos.pkExplore the programmes, founder achievements and partnerships shaping our entrepreneurship community.
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Activity register updated 27 August 2026. Original dates are retained, including date ranges and repeated programme announcements.
Cohort 2 combined structured training, dedicated mentorship and market connections. These are the outcomes reported for October 2025–April 2026.
Completed the Cohort 2 programme
At graduation, compared with 9 at entry
SECP, FBR or KPRA registrations reported
One-third of the 33-startup cohort
From business modelling to compliance
Up from 125 for Cohort 1
Source: BIC Cohort 2 Final Report, pages 3 and 13. Figures are reported programme outcomes; funding connections do not imply investment received.
Examples reported by BIC show founders refining products, reaching customers and strengthening their businesses.
Building the foundation: BIC’s initial progress report recorded support for 25+ early-stage startups and delivery of 20+ entrepreneurship workshops. Later cohort reports document the progression toward graduation, registration and market activity.
Refined its MVP and launched a pilot with partner hospitals in Peshawar.
Validated its MVP and completed its first paid bookings.
Expanded its client base, scaled its technology infrastructure and completed SECP registration.
Expanded its product catalogue and reported 300% growth in its social media following.
The institutional record lists 20+ national and 10+ international linkages. These include government bodies, industry networks, development organisations and universities.
Digital skills & inclusion
KOICA / D4WEE, Tech Valley and the Directorate of Youth Affairs.
Markets & founder support
NIC Peshawar, SeedRise KP Fund, KPBOIT, SMEDA and Pakistan Single Window.
University collaboration
University of Lakki Marwat and Bacha Khan University, supporting the spread of incubation practice.
BIC launched in September 2024. Its first startup cohort was inaugurated on 13 February 2025 and graduated on 13 August 2025.
Orientation on 14 October 2025 introduced founders to a six-month roadmap, programme modules and milestones.
Applications, founder readiness and pitch-based selection continued in 2026, with interviews recorded on 25 and 27 August.
Deepen market access, investment connections and sustainable incubation.
Meet the team supporting our founders, programmes and community at the University of Peshawar.
Head / Focal Person
Program Coordinator
Operation Manager
Startup Growth Specialist
Startup Growth Executive
Admin and Finance
Media Executive
Social Media Executive
Event Executive
Design and Creative Executive
Design and Creative Executive
32 mentors support the cohort with practical guidance, domain expertise and ecosystem connections.
From a founder’s first desk to a recorded conversation: explore BIC’s workspaces, learning environments and supporting infrastructure.
Current facilities · BIC management update, September 2026. Also includes BICast studio, computer training spaces, hot desks, network infrastructure and elevator access.
Startup bootcamps, pitch competitions, mentoring clinics, ecosystem events and founder achievements.
Explore activitiesExplore upcoming pre-incubation and incubation opportunities at BIC, University of Peshawar.
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