Ignite, operating under the Ministry of IT and Telecom (MoITT), has signed an agreement with the Mobilink Bank led consortium which includes CyberVision International, to establish and operate the National Incubation Center (NIC) Sialkot, further strengthening Pakistan’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.The partnership aims to create a dedicated platform for technology driven startups and innovative ventures in Sialkot, one of Pakistan’s leading industrial and export hubs.The signing ceremony took place at the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication offices in Islamabad and was attended by senior Ministry officials, Ignite and Mobilink Bank representatives.Speaking on the occasion, Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, said:”The establishment of NIC Sialkot reflects the Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif’s Digital National Pakistan vision. The government is fully commitment to nurturing innovation and digital entrepreneurship across Pakistan by equipping young entrepreneurs with the right resources and opportunities.”
“NIC Sialkot is another important milestone in Ignite’s mission to strengthen Pakistan’s startup ecosystem. The centre will help entrepreneurs transform innovative ideas into scalable businesses while promoting technology adoption, industrial productivity and export competitiveness.”
Pakistan’s economic resilience demands broad-based participation — not growth concentrated in a few cities, but opportunity extended to small enterprises across the country. At Mobilink Bank, we believe innovation must be accessible, inclusive, and rooted in local business realities. Through NIC Sialkot, we are equipping entrepreneurs with mentorship, digital tools, financial solutions, and market access to scale with confidence.”
The National Incubation Center (NIC) is Pakistan’s premier technology incubation and acceleration initiative and is funded by the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication and Ignite National Technology Fund. NICs operate a nationwide network with seven distinct regional centers across major cities, each partnering with top-tier private industry leaders, academia, and global accelerators.
