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1Startup Snapshot

2Founder Profile

3Team Structure

4The Thesis

5Traction & Velocity

6Why NIC Sialkot

7Compliance & Uploads

8Declaration

Founder Full Name *

Email Address *

WhatsApp Number *

City of Residence *

Startup Name *

LinkedIn Profile URL

What industry is your startup in? *

Surgical Instruments & MedTech
Sports Goods & SportsTech
Musical Instruments & MusicTech
Leather Goods & LeatherTech
Financial Services
Technology & Software (AI, Robotics, Cybersecurity)
Environment & Clean Energy
Agriculture & Farming
Education
E-commerce & Online Retail
Manufacturing & Production Tech (factory automation, quality control, digitising the shop floor)
Supply Chain & Logistics (warehousing, delivery, inventory management)
Export & Trade Tech (compliance, documentation, buyer connections)
Business Operations & Management (ERP, accounting, HR tools for manufacturers)
Other

Where is your startup right now? *

Just starting out (no sales yet)
Making first sales
Growing fast

Which best describes you? *

Student
First-time Founder
Businessman / Business Owner
Corporate / Tech Professional
Second-time Founder
Researcher / Academic
Industry Professional (Manufacturing / Export)

Why are you the right person to build this? *

Think about your experience, skills, or connections that give you an edge in this field.

Are you working on this startup full-time? *

Gender *

Website URL

Do you have co-founders? *

No (Solo Founder)
Yes

Co-founder(s) Names & Roles

Co-founder(s) LinkedIn Profiles

Total Team Size *

In one or two simple sentences, what does your startup do? *

What do you know about your customers or market that others might overlook?

What makes your startup hard to copy?

What do you have that competitors can't easily replicate? Think about your relationships, experience, or unique approach.

What have you achieved in the last 3 months? *

Any progress counts — first sales, partnerships signed, product built, customers trying it out.

Total money earned so far (PKR) *

Enter 0 if you haven't made any sales yet.

Money earned in the last 3 months (PKR) *

Enter 0 if you haven't made any sales yet.

Number of Customers / Active Users

Previous Funding Received

What are the 3 biggest challenges your startup is facing right now? *

What specific support are you looking for? *

Mentorship & Advisory
Funding & Investor Access
Co-working Space & Facility
Connections to Sialkot's industries
Export & Market Access
Legal & Intellectual Property (IP) Support
Curriculum & Structured Training
Marketing & Branding Support

How does your startup relate to Sialkot's core industries?

Have you or any co-founder previously been part of any National Incubation Center (NIC) program in Pakistan? *

No
Yes — different startup
Yes — same startup

If Yes, please share the startup name and incubation center.

Not applicable if you selected No above.

Do you qualify as a women-led startup? *

A women-led startup is one where one or more female founders collectively hold at least 51% ownership and actively direct management and operations.

How did you hear about NIC Sialkot? *

Instagram
LinkedIn
Facebook
Alumni Referral
University Outreach
SCCI / Industry Event
Other (Please Specify)

Upload a Short Video (Optional)

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Record a short video (up to 2 minutes) telling us about the biggest challenge your startup is facing and how you plan to tackle it. Just talk to the camera — no slides needed. Max 100 MB.

Upload Your Pitch Deck *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

PDF only. Max 10 MB.

Anything else you'd like us to know?

Declaration *

I confirm and agree

I confirm all information provided in this application is true and accurate. Any false information or misrepresentation may lead to disqualification. I understand that NIC Sialkot may contact me for further information or to schedule an interview. All information is confidential and used only for selection.

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