Pakistan’s future depends on solving real industry challenges through innovation. To help achieve this, NIC Karachi is developing an Industry Problem Research Repository that will identify and document critical challenges, pain points, and opportunities across various sectors of Pakistan’s economy. As one of the country’s leading startup incubators and accelerators, NIC Karachi has supported 444 startups, contributing to the creation of 1M+ jobs, generating PKR 12B+ in revenue, and mobilizing PKR 13B+ in investments. Through this initiative, we aim to connect industry needs with entrepreneurial talent, enabling startups and innovators to work on meaningful problems that can create lasting economic impact.

We invite industry leaders, professionals, researchers, academics, and ecosystem stakeholders to share the challenges they believe require innovative solutions. Your input will help us develop a structured repository of problem statements that can guide startups, technology partners, and innovators in building solutions that strengthen local industries, support import substitution, and contribute to the growth of a knowledge-based economy capable of exporting innovation globally. By contributing your insights, you will play an important role in shaping future innovation opportunities and strengthening Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.