About
The UBI Global Impact Study – Activating Entrepreneurship in Pakistan, produced in partnership with the PEP Foundation, offers an in-depth analysis of 31 incubators and accelerators across the country. Based on data from UBI Global’s international benchmark framework, the report captures the state of Pakistan’s emerging innovation ecosystem — mapping its growth, strengths, and untapped potential in fostering sustainable entrepreneurship.
Empowering an innovation-driven economy.
The study highlights how Pakistan’s network of university, public, and private incubators and accelerators contributes to job creation, youth empowerment, and startup success. Despite limited resources, many programs demonstrate strong local impact and a growing commitment to supporting female founders and knowledge-based ventures.
A roadmap for ecosystem excellence.
Through actionable recommendations and performance insights, the report provides policymakers, universities, and innovation leaders with guidance on strengthening Pakistan’s entrepreneurial infrastructure. It serves as both a benchmark and a call to action — to invest in data-driven development, international collaboration, and a new generation of changemakers. 🌍✨
Table of Contents
| Page | # |
| Introduction | 6 |
| Program Types | 10 |
| Program Categories | 11 |
| Program Setup | 12 |
| Financial Picture | 14 |
| Seed Funding | 15 |
| Sources of Revenue | 16 |
| Budget Allocation | 18 |
| Human Resources | 19 |
| Operations | 20 |
| Objectives | 21 |
| Services Provided | 22 |
| Program Duration | 23 |
| Enrollment | 24 |
| Encountered Challenges | 25 |
| Applications | 27 |
| Stages of Supported Startups | 28 |
| Supported Sectors | 29 |
| Supported Industries | 30 |
| Technology Trends | 31 |
| Assessment and Impact Performance | 33 |
| Value for Ecosystem | 38 |
| Value for Client Startups | 40 |
| Value for Program | 42 |
| Ecosystem Insights | 45 |
| Strengths | 45 |
| Challenges | 46 |
| Recommendations | 47 |
| Conclusion | 49 |
| Methodology Annex | 52 |
| Score Calculation | 53 |
| KPI Directory | 54 |
| Program Directory | 59 |
| About UBI Global | 63 |
| About PEP Foundation | 64 |
| About the Authors | |
| UBI Global Research Advisory Board | 66 |