IT Minister Ms Anusha Rahman launched the National Incubation Centre by JAZZ, under the public-private partnership of Ministry of Information Technology & Telecom through National Information Communication Technology, Research and Development Fund.
The NIC will provide startups with a free of cost workspace, incubation, acceleration – Jazz xlr8 programme – seed funds, and access to 50 million plus mobile customers.
“The launch of the National Incubation Center is an important milestone in the Government of Pakistan’s digital agenda. I would like to appreciate the efforts of my team, ICT R&D Fund Board, PTA chairman and all our partners who have made this possible,” said Minister Anusha Rehman, while commenting on the launch.
The NIC in the first year will house 40 startups with access to a state-of-the-art global facility. Services include free broadband internet, silent rooms, gaming zone, curriculum for startup education, best business leaders as mentors, and an innovation lab designed on international standards.
Rahman wished all the startups joining the National Incubation Center the very best in achieving their dreams and added that they are future of the country.
“We have already also announced setting up of 4 more Incubation centres in 4 provincial capitals together with Innovation Centres, one each for IoT, Robotics and Fintech,” Rahman added.
Augie K Fabela II, Co-Founder VimpelCom and Chairman Emeritus also commented on the launch and said that Jazz will lead the digital revolution in Pakistan.
“This launch provides young Pakistani entrepreneurs an opportunity to further their business ambitions. Pakistanis are ready to make their mark on the world economy and Jazz will make it a reality,” he added.
