Ignite and Mobilink Bank Partner to Establish National Incubation Center Sialkot

Ignite, operating under the Ministry of IT and Telecom (MoITT), has signed an agreement with the Mobilink Bank led consortium which  includes CyberVision International, to establish and operate the National Incubation Center (NIC) Sialkot, further strengthening Pakistan’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

The partnership aims to create a dedicated platform for technology driven startups and innovative ventures in Sialkot, one of Pakistan’s leading industrial and export hubs.

The signing ceremony took place at the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication offices in Islamabad and was attended by senior Ministry officials, Ignite and Mobilink Bank representatives.

Speaking on the occasion, Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, said:

“The establishment of NIC Sialkot reflects the Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif’s Digital National Pakistan vision. The government is fully commitment to nurturing innovation and digital entrepreneurship across Pakistan by equipping young entrepreneurs with the right resources and opportunities.”

Renowned globally for its sports goods, surgical instruments, leather products, and musical instruments industries, Sialkot has emerged as a growing center for e-commerce and digital exports. NIC Sialkot will strengthen this entrepreneurial strength by supporting up to 25 startups annually through mentorship, business development services, investor linkages, market access opportunities, and networking support. The establishment of NIC Sialkot aligns with the government’s vision of expanding innovation infrastructure beyond major metropolitan centers, creating new opportunities for entrepreneurship, technology adoption, employment generation, and export growth across Pakistan.

CEO Ignite Mr. Muhammad Bilal Abbasi stated:

“NIC Sialkot is another important milestone in Ignite’s mission to strengthen Pakistan’s startup ecosystem. The centre will help entrepreneurs transform innovative ideas into scalable businesses while promoting technology adoption, industrial productivity and export competitiveness.”

The National Incubation Centre (NIC) Sialkot, is aimed at empowering local entrepreneurs to build globally competitive companies. Applications for the inaugural Cohort 1 incubation programme are also officially open.

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