Incubation & Acceleration
An innovation hub located at the IBA City Campus, provides services to accelerate the growth of startups, offering space, tools, mentorship, and a thriving community.
Startup Studio
A Collaborative Workspace for Startups, Entrepreneurs, Freelancers, and Emerging Businesses
The IBA CEDIR Startup Studio, located at IBA City Campus in the heart of Karachi, offers a professional and collaborative workspace for startups, entrepreneurs, freelancers, students, and growing businesses. Designed to support innovation and business growth, the Studio provides affordable workspaces, modern infrastructure, high-speed internet, meeting rooms, networking opportunities, and access to IBA's entrepreneurial ecosystem and emerging talent.
More than just a workspace, the IBA CEDIR Startup Studio provides a supportive environment where entrepreneurs can connect, collaborate, and grow their businesses. With a prime city-centre location, professional facilities, and opportunities to engage with like-minded individuals and industry professionals, the Studio is an ideal place to build and expand your business.
*Membership starts from Rs. 25,000 per month, plus 3% SST.*
I-Incubate
I-Incubate is a 14-month startup incubation program by IBA-CEDIR & HEC Pakistan, supporting early-stage entrepreneurs with training, mentoring, networking, and co-working space.
Open to pre-revenue startups with at least two team members, the program prioritizes IBA students, alumni, women, minorities, and differently-abled founders. Participants receive intensive training, expert mentorship, milestone-based goal setting, and access to investors.
The journey includes application & selection, nine months of development, investor readiness, and a Demo Day. Apply now to transform your idea into a scalable venture.
Sindh Acceleration Program (SAP)
The IBA Center for Entrepreneurial Development (IBA-CEDIR), in collaboration with the Sindh Enterprise Development Fund (SEDF) and Sapphire Consulting Services, launched the Sindh Acceleration Program in January 2026, concluding in September 2026. This eight-month, execution-focused initiative targets founders building for the Sindh or regional market. It offers 50 hours of structured training, over 100 hours of mentoring, milestone tracking, industry connectivity, and a Demo Day to connect startups with investors, corporations, and government stakeholders. Approximately 20 Sindh-based startups are selected per cohort, across various sectors. Applicants need an MVP or early revenue and must commit fully to the program's mandate: Build, validate, scale responsibly, and with impact.
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