Got an Idea That Can Shape Pakistan’s Future? Apply to the LCE Idea Launch Incubation Programme
Entrepreneurship, predominately driven by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), contributes nearly 40% to the country’s GDP and provide a significant share of employment nationwide, a testament to how innovation and enterprise can drive economic growth. Yet, many of Pakistan’s pressing challenges, from access to quality education and healthcare to sustainable agriculture and climate resilience, still await homegrown solutions. Now more than ever, there is space for bold entrepreneurs to reimagine these challenges as opportunities for progress.
The LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE) believes that entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology can help build solutions that move Pakistan forward, and its Idea Launch Incubation Programme embodies this vision by empowering early-stage founders to transform promising ideas into ventures that create real impact.
Open to entrepreneurs across a wide range of sectors, including education, health, finance, agriculture, clean energy, and emerging technologies, the Idea Launch Programme offers a comprehensive incubation experience designed to help founders develop, test, and grow their ventures. Participants gain access to entrepreneurship training led by LUMS faculty and industry experts, equipping them with the mindset and skills needed to navigate early-stage challenges. They also receive a dedicated workspace at LCE’s Co-working Space, where collaboration and peer learning thrive within a dynamic community of innovators.
Founders working on hardware and physical products can prototype and refine their products through the state-of-the-art LCE Makers Lab, receiving hands-on guidance to bring their designs to life. Throughout the programme, each start-up is supported by mentors, investors, and LUMS alumni who provide targeted feedback, networking opportunities, and market exposure. The journey culminates in a chance to pitch at the LCE Investor Summit, connecting participants directly with stakeholders who can help scale their ideas into sustainable ventures.
If you believe your idea can make a difference, by improving lives, strengthening industries, or uplifting communities, now is the time to take the next step. Apply to the LCE Idea Launch Incubation Programme and join a community of changemakers building for Pakistan’s future.
Applications are now open. Learn more and apply here.
