Mobilink to launch 'National Incubation Center'

19 May, 2016

In order to boost Pakistan's vibrant and emerging Tech ecosystem, Mobilink is all set to establish Jazz's'National Incubation Center'. The center will build upon the Government's ambition for a Digital Pakistan and will be set-up under the National ICT R&D fund. The incubation center will be a first of its kind innovation hub to nurture and grow talent from across Pakistan under the unique 'JazzXLR8Program'.
The program will bridge the gap between Entrepreneurs, Innovators and Investors, while providing state-of-the-art incubation facilities and access to experts and advisors. On this welcome move by the government to make a meaningful impact on the burgeoning tech industry, Dr Ismail Shah, Chairman PTA and acting CEO of the ICT R&D fund said, "We are excited to launch the National Incubation Center to support the talented youth of Pakistan and an experienced partner like Mobilink will definitely help in raising the bar for start-ups in the country." Jeffrey Hedberg, President & CEO - Mobilink, upon signing the MoU with the ICT R&D Fund, said, "This is the time for Pakistani start-ups to take charge of their digital destiny and it gives us immense pleasure to be working with the Government of Pakistan in building the foundation of a sustainable tech ecosystem. A joint public-private partnership provides resources and expertise to enable young entrepreneurs to fulfil their potential and assists them in making their mark across the communities of Pakistan."-PR

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