About us
The National Incubation Center Lahore, driven by the spirit of Igniting Innovation, Empowering Growth, is an initiative of the Ministry of IT & Telecom and Ignite, focused on building a vibrant tech and innovation ecosystem in Pakistan. Located at Vogue Tower and led by a consortium headed by Netsol Technologies with partners including HBL, PlugNPlay Tech Center, Daftarkhwan, BNU, Accelerate Prosperity, UET Lahore, and WCCI. NICL empowers startups to transform bold ideas into successful businesses. Through expert mentoring, hands-on training, and access to investors and global networks, entrepreneurs receive the support they need to build, launch, and scale impactful ventures. With international collaboration from PlugNPlay, startups gain exposure to global acceleration opportunities. With a strong focus on inclusivity, NICL empowers women entrepreneurs by ensuring at least 25% of its startups are women-led, driving diverse and meaningful innovation forward.
Why NIC Lahore?
With the strongest partners on board, NIC Lahore offers an unparalleled consortium in the ecosystem. Supported by industry giants across every major sector, we provide the ultimate platform to elevate your startup to new heights.
Our Funding Partner
Under the umbrella of the Ministry of Information Technology & Telecom, Ignite’s mission is to ensure Pakistan remains at the forefront of technological advancement. Together, they have catalyzed the establishment of National Incubation Centers across the country—fueling startups, creating jobs, and elevating Pakistan’s digital economy.
Ignite is a forward-thinking organization that champions innovation in Pakistan’s tech landscape. By investing in groundbreaking research and development, Ignite drives the commercialization of cutting-edge solutions that address both local and global challenges.
What We Offer
300+
5B+ PKR
1B PKR
25%
Being part of NIC Lahore transformed our startup journey. From hands-on mentorship to a dynamic network of peers and partners, NICL gave us the platform we needed to launch, pivot, and grow. It’s more than just an incubation center—it’s a community that believes in the power of innovation to shape Pakistan’s future.
Being part of NIC Lahore transformed our startup journey. From hands-on mentorship to a dynamic network of peers and partners, NICL gave us the platform we needed to launch, pivot, and grow. It’s more than just an incubation center—it’s a community that believes in the power of innovation to shape Pakistan’s future.
Pakistan’s tech incubator by NetSol, HBL & partners: Plug and Play, Daftarkhwan, BNU, Accelerate Prosperity, UET & WCCI.