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The HEC has launched the Higher Education Development in Pakistan (HEDP) project to help in accelerating the economic engines of the country. Innovator Seed Fund (ISF) is an initiative under HEDP that aims at engaging entrepreneurs and upcoming aspirants who want to convert their business ideas into action.
ISF will provide _a package of support_ and _seed funding_ to early-stage startups through HEC-recognized Business Incubation Centers (BICs) at universities. The grant winners will receive up to$35,000 in seed funding in addition to support through BICs in the form of entrepreneurial training, legal training and support, financial education, business development service provision, and investment readiness training.
In addition, successful start-ups will be connected to a range of funding sources that can help them meet their capital needs during the scale-up phase post program. 15 promising early-stage start-ups will be funded and provided the training and incubation services required to transform them into investable ventures through ISF, every year.
As part of the strategic aims of the project, a significant proportion of the grants will be awarded to startups with female founders. _How can you participate as an_ _entrepreneur_ _,_ _mentor_ _,_ _business developer_ _,_ _service provider_ _or_ _investor_ _? Please check out the recordings of ISF Pre-launch Webinars_ _o_ _r navigate through the ISF webpages here to learn more.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Early-stage startups connected to a university or a recognized R&D institution in Pakistan. Funding is provided through HEC-recognized Business Incubation Centers (BICs). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $35,000 in seed funding. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Innovator Seed Fund (ISF) is funded by Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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