The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced the Innovator Seed Fund (ISF) 2022-23 in order to develop a culture of innovation and a startup ecosystem in Pakistan.
According to the details, the HEC will grant up to $35,000 in funding to 15 promising early-stage startups through the ISF 2022-23 initiative.
In addition, the program will function as a medium to bridge the gap between entrepreneurs and investors. This way, the entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to scale their businesses with their assistance.
Here is all you need to know about the ISF 2022-23:
Applicant must
Applicants can register themselves for the ISF 2022-23 initiative at HEC’s startup portal. It is worth mentioning here that the HEC will reject applications, which are not endorsed by the BIC within the given deadline. Moreover, applicants are urged to download ‘call for proposals guidelines’ from HEC’s website before applying.
The last date for application submission is 6 January 2023.
For more details and information, applicants are advised to visit HEC’s ISF section on its website. In case of any queries, applicants can email isf@hec.gov.pk.