GLOBAL
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
WEEK
ENTREPRENEURS
THRIVE HERE
Every November, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) celebrates creativity, innovation, and the entrepreneurial spirit around the world. This year's theme, Entrepreneurs Thrive Here, celebrates bold ideas, inclusive growth, and the communities that help founders turn ambition into impact.
Big ideas are
built together.
Every November, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) celebrates creativity, innovation, and the entrepreneurial spirit around the world. This year's theme, Entrepreneurs Thrive Here, highlights the importance of building a supportive and inclusive ecosystem where entrepreneurs can turn ideas into opportunities, foster meaningful connections, and grow their ventures.
At the Centre for Entrepreneurial Development, Innovation & Research (CEDIR), IBA Karachi, we are proud to bring this global movement to Pakistan. Our GEW 2026 celebrations will feature an exciting lineup of events bringing together students, alumni, startups, and industry leaders to celebrate innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship in Pakistan.
Four events. One shared vision.
Where ideas come alive.
I-Incubate Startup
Pitching and Graduation
The journey begins on 24th October with the final pitching and graduation of I-Incubate's Cohort 2, marking an important milestone for emerging entrepreneurs. A 14-month startup incubation program by IBA CEDIR and HEC Pakistan, I-Incubate supports early-stage ventures through training, expert mentorship, networking, and investor access.
At the event, participating startups will showcase their progress and business potential to investors, industry leaders, and ecosystem partners as they take their next steps toward growth and scalability.
Sindh Acceleration
Program - Demo Day
On 3rd November, promising startups will take center stage at the Sindh Acceleration Program - Demo Day, showcasing their innovative ideas, entrepreneurial journeys, and growth potential.
Following months of training, mentorship, and business development, participating founders will pitch their ventures to a panel of judges, sharing their progress and future ambitions.
More than just a competition, the event celebrates innovation, creativity, and the entrepreneurial talent of Sindh, where bold ideas turn into real opportunities.
Panel Talks
GEW will feature engaging panel discussions hosted in collaboration with IBA's Entrepreneurship Faculty and Incubator Managers.
Topic: Investing is for Everyone
How everyday Pakistanis can make their money work.
These sessions will bring together students, alumni, founders, and industry experts to exchange ideas and explore the future of entrepreneurship in Pakistan.
I-Bazaar
On 18th November, IBA will come alive with creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit at I-Bazaar, CEDIR's flagship entrepreneurship festival.
Bringing together students, alumni, startups, and the wider community, the event will feature unique products, inspiring founders, interactive activities, face painting, pottery workshops, and entrepreneurship clinics.
More than just a marketplace, I-Bazaar celebrates creativity, fresh ideas, and the passion of Pakistan's emerging entrepreneurs.
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