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Director FUBIC At IST (DevCon 2.0)

Syed Taimoor Hassan, Director Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC), Islamabad, was invited as a jury member by the Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad in the DevCon 2.0.


Women Talk Session

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) organized a motivational talk session on "Women in Business Digitization" during the Entrepreneurial Week celebration on 29th November 2023 for the students of FUSST. The session aimed to discuss the connection between gender diversity and technological innovation.


Talk Session on “Role of Youth in Tourism & Hospitality Sector”

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) hosted Mr. Muhammad Rauf Raja (Secretary of International Tourism, CEO Brain Designer UK & Pakistan (FUBIC’s Alumni)) as a guest speaker in a session on "Role of Youth in Tourism & Hospitality Sector” held on 23 rd November 2023 at FUSST.


Training Session on “Sales Generation”

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) hosted Mr. Baber Mushtaq (Venture Partner NICAT, Founder Salezlytics) as guest speaker in a session on "Sales Generation” held on 2nd November, 2023 at FUBIC. The session was very informative and designed to train startups with the knowledge and tools they need to build and grow their sales efforts effectively, establish a strong foundation for sales generation and improve their chances of success in the competitive business landscape.


Series of Entrepreneurial Awareness Seminars Delivered to Engineering & IT Students

A series of entrepreneurial seminars arranged by Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC), delivered by the Director BIC and Admin & Finance Executive FUBIC, to the students of Engineering & IT, FUSST. They introduced BIC, its facilities and all the activities to mentor them towards starting their own startup with the help of FUBIC.


Visit at National Incubation Center for Aerospace Technologies (NICAT)

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) organized a visit of BBA students, FUSST at the National Incubation Center for Aerospace Technologies (NICAT) on 27 th October 2023. Students visited NICAT, a monarchy of innovation. Their visit was very inspiring, as they delved into the mesmerizing world of technology and entrepreneurial brilliance.


Series of Entrepreneurial Awareness Seminars Delivered to BBA Students

A series of entrepreneurial seminars arranged by Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC), delivered by the Director BIC to the students of BBA, FUSST. He introduced BIC, its facilities and all the activities to mentor them towards starting their own startup with the help of FUBIC.


FUBIC at NICAT Pakistan's recent Industrial Meetup Gala

Syed Taimoor Hassan Director Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC), and Dr. Saira Yamin Admin and Finance Executive FUBIC, were invited as mentors in the Pakistan's recent Industrial Meetup Gala organized by Mission Innovation Pakistan at National Incubation Center for Aerospace technology (NICAT).


Visit of Health Services Academy, Ministry of NHSR&C, Gov of Pakistan at FUBIC

Prof. Dr. Mubashar Hanif, Director ORIC and Mr. Abdul Moeed, Deputy Director ORIC from Health Services Academy, Ministry of NHSR&C, Govt. of Pakistan delegation visited Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) on Friday, 13th October, 2023. During the visit, Mr. Syed Taimoor Hassan (Director BIC) gave brief introduction of every startup and the FUBIC.


7 th Cohort Induction

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) organized its 7 th incubatee selection committee meeting for the induction of 7 th cohort. After intensive reviews and analysis of 62x business plans submitted by startups, 3x incubates were shortlisted and brought forward to the selection committee. All 3x incubates have been selected, by the selection committee, to be incubated at FUBIC for a period of 12 months.


ICE Business Challenge 1.0

International Center of Excellence (ICE), Islamabad has organized “ICE Business Challenge 1.0” in ICE, Islamabad on 02 nd June 2023.
7x Shortlisted university startups from all over Pakistan participated in the challenge and pitched their innovative business ideas.
Gas Wala by Digital Sight from Foundation University Business Incubation Center’s Startup secured 1 st position in the Grand Finale and won PKR 50,000/- cash price.


Manager FUBIC At FJW-BIC

Syed Taimoor Hassan Manager Business Incubation Center Foundation University (FUBIC) Islamabad was invited by Fatima Jinnah Women Business Incubation Center (FJW-BIC) as a member to the 1st Corporate Advisory Board meeting scheduled on 30th May 2023 in the Fatima Jinnah Women University to discuss the TORs and other modalities of BIC.


Manager FUBIC At FJWUBIC (Zindigi Prize – Campus Round)

Syed Taimoor Hassan Manager Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC), Islamabad, was invited as a jury member by Fatima Jinnah Women University Business Incubation Center (FJWUBIC) at Zindigi Prize – Campus round.


Manager FUBIC And FUBIC Startups In Twin Cities Startup Competition At COMSATS University, Islamabad

Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industries (ICSTSI) organized the “Twin Cities Startup Competition” at COMSATS University, Islamabad, where 4x startups of Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) Digital Sight, NOFAOTT, BoltSun Pvt. Ltd and Meraj Healthcare Solutions took part in the event out of 35x startups from over 11x universities. Moreover, Syed Taimoor Hassan Manager FUBIC, was invited as a jury member in the event. The top 10 startups from this competition will be invited to take part in the Business Expo 2023 in May 2023 being organized by ICSTSI, where they will get a chance to interact with industry, promote their business model and get an opportunity to get into joint collaborations.


Manager FUBIC At NUST (Zindigi Prize – Campus Round)

Syed Taimoor Hassan Manager Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC), Islamabad, was invited as a judge by National University of Science and Technology (NUST) at Zindigi Prize – Campus


FUBIC Startups In 7x Days “FJWU Entrepreneurship Boot Camp”

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) startups attended 7x days “FJWU Entrepreneurship Boot Camp” held at Fatima Jinnah Women University Business Incubation Center, Rawalpindi on 25 - 31 January, 2023. The boot camp was beneficial for participants to attend intensive 7x days training program by international and national experts and focused on productivity and efficiency in the startup functions and incubation staff.


Zindigi Prize – Campus Round

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) has organized “Zindigi Prize-Campus Round” at FUBIC Conference Room on 17 th March 2023. 13x startups participated in the competition and pitched their business ideas.
Dr. Maroof, PMAS-AAUR, Mr. Asif Tarar, FJWU, Ms. Asma Aslam, Innovators Garage and Mr. Ibtasam Babar, JS Bank were the jury members for the event. Mr. Usama Founder of “GasWala” secured 1 st position. While, Ms. Rimsha Founder of “Rimsha’s Outfit” and Ms. Nimra founder of “Shwifters” secured 2 nd and 3 rd position respectively.


Training Session On “How To Pitch Perfect”

A training session on “How to pitch perfect” delivered by Syed Taimoor Hassan, Manager FUBIC, to the participants of Hult Prize, FICS23 and FUBIC incubates on 22nd February, 2023.The session was extremely interactive and revealed the steps for pitching perfectly in front of investors or judging panel. Which improve the chances of success.


NICAT Introductory Session for BS Aviation

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) hosted Mr. Ahmed Mujtaba Khan, Program Manager, National Incubation Center for Aerospace Technology (NICAT), for an Introductory Session of NICAT for the students of BS Aviation, FUSST on 17 th February 2023. The session was extremely informative and enlightened young minds to be successful innovators in the field of aviation.


FUBIC Awareness Seminar Delivered To The BS Aviation Students

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) awareness seminar delivered on 15th February, 2023 by Manager FUBIC Syed Taimoor Hassan, to the students of BS Aviation, FUSST. He introduced FUBIC, its facilities and all the activities to mentor them towards starting their own startup with the help of FUBIC.


Visit And Talk Session Of Burhan Saiyed At FUBIC

Mr. Burhan Saiyed Head of Shahjehan S. Karim Incubation Center, Karachi, visited Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) on 26 th January 2023. During the visit, Mr. Syed Taimoor Hassan (Manager FUBIC) gave brief introduction of every startup and the FUBIC. He had a talk session with FUBIC incubated companies on the “Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Business Meetings”. The session was extremely instructive and emphasized all the crucial points in building positive relationships, resolving conflicts, improving communication, and increasing productivity in the business meetings.


Visit of Himmeltek Group to FUBIC

Himmeltek Group delegation visited Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) on Tuesday, 17 th January, 2023. During the visit, Mr. Syed Taimoor Hassan (Manager FUBIC) gave brief introduction of every startup and the FUBIC. They had a brief meeting with FUBIC incubated company Trust Development and Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Himmeltek Group showed interest to establish collaboration with FUBIC.


FICS’23 – Campus Round

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) has organized “FICS’23 – Campus Round” at FUBIC conference room on 9th January 2023 at 11:00 am. 36x applicants from the department of Software Engineering and Electrical Engineering participated in the competition and pitched their innovative projects. After due deliberations, evaluation panel shortlisted 10x projects for the next stage of FICS’23.


FUBIC Startups at the 1st International Housing Expo 2022, Islamabad

The 1st International Housing Expo 2022 was held by the Ministry of Housing & Works and the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) in partnership with the Jang Media Group on 8-11 December 2022.
1x stall space has been provided to Foundation University Islamabad (FUI) by ICCI. On behalf of FUI, Foundation University Business Incubation center (FUBIC) startups BoltSun, Cloud Nine and Figment Craft have participated in the expo. FUI received an award from the Housing and Works Ministry and the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI).


FUBIC Awareness Seminar Delivered to the Department of Engineering & Technology Students

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) awareness seminar deliver on 30 th November, 2022 by Manager FUBIC Syed Taimoor Hassan, to the students of Engineering & Technology, FUSST regarding all the activities of FUBIC to mentor them towards starting their own startup with the help of FUBIC.


Manager BIC At Kinnaird College For Women University

Mr. Syed Taimoor Hassan, Manager Foundation University Business Incubation Center was invited as a Resource Person at Kinnaird College for Women University to deliver a training session on September 28, 2022.
The agenda of training was to share the vision behind establishing the Kinnaird Business Incubation Center (KBIC). Discussion has been conducted on how the benefits can be derived from starting a new business through Kinnaird Business Incubation Center, and why it is necessary to be getting registered in Business incubation center. The scope of Business Incubation Center in Kinnaird is also being shared by the speaker. At the end, a good questions and answer session has been conducted.


Manager BIC At Jungle Barracks Army Heritage Foundation

A certificate distribution ceremony was held at the Jungle Barracks Army Heritage Foundation for the Department of Tourism & Hospitality, FUSST, FUI on completion of Internship in the field of hospitality management, event management and Food and beverage services on 29 th August 2022. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Taimoor Hassan, Manager BIC, Mr. Hassan Mujtaba Lecturer ,Deputy Director Maj. Jaffar, and Mr. Sajjad (Owner Galaxy Marquee).


Day3: Boot Camp For FUBIC Incubates “How To Have Effective Business Communication”

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) hosted Capt. (Retd.) Muhammad Hanif, Senior Manager Security and Humanitarian Access, Action Against Hunger, for an interactive and informative training session on “How to Have Effective Business Communication” with FUBIC startups on 26 th September 2022. The session was extremely interactive and highlighted all the key factors of business communication.


Day2: Boot Camp For FUBIC Incubates “Entrepreneurial Pathway”

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) hosted Mr. Ahmed Mujtaba Khan, Director, Innovators Garage (IG), for an interactive and informative training session on “Entrepreneurial Pathway” with FUBIC startups on 23 rd September 2022. The session was extremely interactive and underlined all the key challenges faced by startups in entrepreneurial journey.


Day 1:Boot Camp For FUBIC Incubates “Modern HR Techniques”

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) hosted Mr. Muhammad Ali Khan, HRCI Lead | Training Consultant | Certified NLP Coach, for an interactive training session on “Modern HR Techniques” with FUBIC startups on 22 nd September 2022. The session was extremely interactive and underlined all the main HR factors.


Visit and talk session of Dr. Ch. Shoaib Akhtar, Director ORIC FJWU

Dr. Ch. Shoaib Akhtar, Director ORIC, Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) with Mr. Muhammad Asif Zaman Tarar, Manager BIC, ORIC, FJWU, visited Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) on Wednesday, 27 th July 2022. During the visit, Mr. Syed Taimoor Hassan (Manager FUBIC) gave brief introduction of every startup and the FUBIC. Dr. Shoaib Akhtar had a talk session with FUBIC’s 5 th and 6 th cohort incubatees. The session was extremely interactive and incubatees gained practical experienced base entrepreneurial knowledge from Dr. Shoaib.


Visit of PEC Delegation at FUBIC

Delegation from Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Engr. Prof. Dr. Nisar Ahmed visited Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) on Saturday, 4 th June 2022. During his visit, Mr. Syed Taimoor Hassan (Manager FUBIC) gave him brief introduction of every startup, alumni and the FUBIC. He had brief meeting with FUBIC’s startups (Figment Craft, Tech World Solutions and Expert Solutions) and alumni (Automechsol Pvt. Limited). He also presented graduation certificate to Mr. Qasim Noor, CEO Automechsol Pvt. Limited.


FUBIC Awareness Seminar Delivered To The Department Of Bio Medical Engineering Technology Students

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) awareness seminar deliver on 2 nd June, 2022 by Manager FUBIC Syed Taimoor Hassan, to the students of Bio< Medical Engineering Technology department, FUSST regarding all the activities of FUBIC to mentor them towards starting their own startup with the help of FUBIC.


Seminar On “Journey Of Medical Devices And Entrepreneurship”

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC ) hosted Dr. Murtaza Najabat Ali (CEO at N-ovative Health Technologies, Director Medical Devices Development Center at NUST) and Ms. Nida Ali (Managing Director Kounter Intutive Technoloigies) as key note speakers in a seminar on "Journey of Medical Devices and Entrepreneurship" held FUSST on 3 rd June, 2022. They shared their Entrepreneurial journey of establishing Pakistan's first medical devices manufacturing facility with FUBIC incubatees and FUSST students. The sessions was extremely informative and highlighted all the key challenges faced by Startup Company as well as solutions to cope up with them.


6th Cohort Induction

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) organized its 6 th incubatee selection committee meeting for the induction of 6 th cohort. After intensive reviews and analysis of 43x business plans submitted by startups, 5x incubates were shortlisted and brought forward to the selection committee. All 5x incubates have been selected, by the selection committee, to be incubated at FUBIC for a period of 12 months.


The National Financial Literacy Program (NFLP) by State Bank of Pakistan

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) hosted delegation from State Bank of Pakistan to delivered awareness session on basic financial education, under SBP National Financial Literacy Program (NFLP), with FUBIC startups and FUSST students on 20 th May, 2022. The session was extremely informative and enhanced skills towards budgeting, savings, investment, debt management, financial negotiation, rights and obligations, etc.


MoU signed between FUI and Mindstorm Studios

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Foundation University Islamabad (FUI) and Mindstorm Studios on March 16, 2022. Prof. Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Pro-Rector FUI, and Mr. Yaser Awan CEO Mindstorm Studios, inked the agreement to practically implement the various activities jointly developed by the FUI and Mindstorm Studios. Under this agreement, the faculty, students and staff of FUI and Mindstorm Studios can engage in a range of collaborative activities that includes promotion of game development, establishment of game-centric student chapter at FUSST, partnership in gaming competitions, training and professional mentoring, networking opportunities, FYPs related to game development, internships, work opportunities, recruitment drives and faculty placements for industry exposure.


Manager FUBIC At Beaconhouse International College

Syed Taimoor Hassan Manager Business Incubation Center Foundation University (FUBIC) Islamabad was invited by Innovators Garage with Collaboration of Beaconhouse International College at Meetup Gala as a panelist in a session on “Skills Development to Improve Youth Employment” on Monday, March 07, 2022. He discussed career opportunities for the undergrad students.


6th Cohort Registration

 


Visit of Zayn Capital to FUBIC

Mr. Shakaib Naqvi, Investment Associate of VC Capital firm “Zayn Capital”, visited Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) on Wednesday, 5 th January 2022. During his visit, Mr. Syed Taimoor Hassan (Manager FUBIC) gave brief introduction of every startup and the FUBIC. Mr. Shakaib Naqvi had brief meeting with FUBIC’s IT based startups Rexonic, Tech World Solutions and N1 Developers.
Mr. Shakaib showed interest to establish collaboration with FUBIC to invest in potential startups.


Talk Session on “Managing Challenges of Startups with Studies/Employments”

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) hosted Mr. Yasir Amjad, Director CENTIN, UMT Lahore, for an interactive talk session on “Managing Challenges of Startups with Studies/Employments” with FUBIC startups and students of final semester on 13 th January 2022. The session was extremely informative and underlined all the key challenges faced by startups with studies/employments as well as solutions to cope up with them.


Manager FUBIC at UBI Global Triumph of Innovation Release Event

As part of FUI membership at UBI Global community, Syed Taimoor Hassan Manager Business Incubation Center Foundation University (FUBIC) Islamabad was invited by UBI Global to the UBI Global Triumph of Innovation Release Event supported by District 2020 at the World Expo on December 8, 2021.


TiE Awareness Session


Resource Person / Trainer at BICON

Mr. Syed Taimoor Hassan, Manager Foundation University Business Incubation Center was invited as a Resource Person / Trainer at Business Incubation Center of NUML (BICON) to deliver a training session on “Customer Discovery” to BICON’s incubatees and NUML faculty and students on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.


TiE University Program

Foundation University Islamabad (FUI) in partnership with The Indus Enterpreneur (TiE) Islamabad Chapter brings the TiE University Program for the students of Foundation University Islamabad. We will enable your campus ideas/ start ups to transform into viable business. You will also get exposure to the world class mentors, coaching sessions and global startup ecosystem.
Don't wait and Apply now via https://tinyurl.com/TiEUniversity before the closing date i.e. 15th November, 2021.


5th Cohort Induction

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) organized its 5th incubatee selection committee meeting for the induction of 5th cohort. After intensive reviews and analysis of 53x business plans submitted by startups, 7x incubates were shortlisted and brought forward to the selection committee. All 7x incubates have been selected, by the selection committee, to be incubated at FUBIC for a period of 12 months.


Startup World Cup 2021 – Regionals Round

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) in collaboration with Innovators Garage has organized “Startup World Cup 2021 – Regionals Round” at FURC seminar hall on 28 th July 2021 at 10:00 am. 8x selected startups from Twin Cities and Potohar Region i.e. EDWIZ Solutions (NUST), Emergency Kit (Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad), Digital Sight (Foundation University Islamabad), Cloud Menu (Mirpur University of Science and Technology), Design Crunch (COMSATS, Abbotabad), Brainic (NUML, Islamabad), Catch Head (Foundation University Islamabad) and Team Available (Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad) participated in the competition and pitched their business ideas. Mr. Mehtab Hameed, Ms. Sobia Bilal and Dr. Muhammad Ahsan Mukhtar were the jury members for the event. Digital Sight from Foundation University Islamabad (startup incubated at FUBIC) secured 1 st position.

 


5 th Cohort

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) is currently inviting applications for its 5 th Cohort and looking for exciting startups who have an innovative idea/prototype/minimum viable product. FUBIC provides co working space, access to labs, business and legal assistance, an unparalleled network of mentors, angels, mentors, industry, and government partners specializing in supporting startups. Apply now before 30th June, 2021.


Manager FUBIC at Pak Mission Society

Syed Taimoor Hassan Manager Business Incubation Center Foundation University (FUBIC) Islamabad was invited by Pak Mission Society as jury member and subject expert in Pakistan first Christian idea competition on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. He evaluated different business ideas and provided expert analysis.


Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC)

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) has joined hands with Innovators Garage, powered by Zauq Group, as Regional Partners for Startup World Cup Pakistan 2021. Innovators Garage is an innovation management organization bridging Silicon Valley to the Indus Valley, which has been mandated by Pegasus Ventures USA to host and organize Startup World Cup Pakistan. Startup World Cup is the world's largest start up competition where startups compete for the prize money of  US$ 1 million in Silicon.


FUBIC in TiE University Global Pitch Competition

Mr. Bilal Zaman, owner of “Dxer Tech”, Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) participated in the “TiE University Global Pitch Competition”. Dxer Tech FUBIC is the first ever Pakistani startup who has participated from Pakistan in the “TiE University Global Pitch Competition”. A total number of 526 startups from seven different countries (40+ cities) around the globe participated in the competition, out of which Dxer Tech of FUBIC qualified for the semi final and stood at 7th position.


Manager FUBIC at Innovation Summit Sialkot 2021

Mr. Syed Taimoor Hassan Manager FUBIC, Foundation University Islamabad, is invited as a keynote speaker (Topic: Making local and Marketing Global) for the session on “Branding Pakistan: Complementarity through Development of Innovative Export Market of Sialkot”, at “Annual Online Innovation Summit Sialkot 2021” on March 25 2021, organized by Institute of Research Promotion (IRP) with the collaboration of University of Sialkot, Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry and other leading public and private institutions of the region.


Manager FUBIC at Lahore Garrison University

Mr.Syed Taimoor Hassan Manager Business Incubation Center Foundation University Islamabad is invited as guest speaker on 24 March 2021 by BIC Lahore Garrison University to deliver a lecture on “Go to Marketing Strategy”.


Training session on “How to pitch perfect”

A training session on “How to pitch perfect” is arranged by Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) for incubates of 3rd & 4th Cohort and Foundation University Entrepreneurial Society (FUES) on March 10, 2021 in FUBIC conference room at 10:30 am.


FUBIC in Islamabad Impact Summit 2021 (Hult Prize)

Foundation University Business Incubation Center’s startup IT Oxa participated in Hult Prize 2021 challenge in Islamabad Impact Summit 2021 (online) and selected for the regional final on 18 Feb, 2021.


IBA Visit

Mr. Abdullah Mustafa (Monitoring and Evaluation Officer) from Institute of Business Administration (IBA Karachi) visited Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) on Thursday, 11th February 2021. During his visit, Mr. Syed Taimoor Hassan (Manager FUBIC) gave brief introduction of every startup and FUBIC. Mr. Abdullah showed interest to establish collaboration on entrepreneurial programs with FUBIC.


Manager FUBIC at AIOU Webinar Session

Allama Iqbal Open University had invited Syed Taimoor Hassan, Manager Foundation University Business Incubation Center as the Subject Expert on “Innovation & Entrepreneurship” for webinar session on Wednesday, 3rd February 2021 which was arranged by Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC), Allama Iqbal Open University.


Manager FUBIC at Boot camp by Innovator’s Garage

Mr. Syed Taimor Hassan, Manager FUBIC on 1 st & 2 nd February 2021 hosted a boot camp on Entrepreneurship organized by Innovator's Garage in collaboration with Innovation and Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) for building and transformation of incubates skills. 6x experts of different fields share their experiences and knowledge.


4th Cohort

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) held its 10 th selection committee meeting for 4 th cohort induction. After intensive reviews and analysis of 25x incubate business plans, 5x incubates were shortlisted and brought forward to the selection committee. All 5x incubates have been selected by the selection committee.


Mr. Aleem Emmanuel Visited FUBIC

Mr. Aleem Emmanuel (Head of Entrepreneurship Programme, Pak Mission Society) along with his team visited Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) on 1st February 2021. During his meeting with Mr. Syed Taimoor Hassan (Manager FUBIC) and startups, he showed interest to establish collaboration with FUBIC and to put joint efforts for the promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation.


4th Cohort

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) is currently inviting applications for 4 th Cohort and looking for exciting startups who have an innovative idea/prototype/minimum viable product. FUBIC provides co working space, access to labs, business and legal assistance, an unparalleled network of mentors, angels, mentors, industry, and government partners specializing in supporting startups. Apply now before 05 th February, 2021.


Manager FUBIC in Karobar Guftugu

Mr. Syed Taimoor Hassan, Manager Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) is invited as a guest speaker in “Karobar Guftugu: An Interactive Discussion Platform with Experts” on Friday, December 11, 2020 at 10:30 am online.

 


Manager FUBIC in “live events during GEW 2020”

The CODE International is organizing an online discussion on the "Challenges and Perspectives of Entrepreneurship in Pakistan" in connection with the celebrations of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2020 (November 23-27, 2020). Mr. Syed Taimoor Hassan, Manager Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) has been invited as guest speaker for the event. All Students, Faculty Alumni and Community, intetested in Entrepreneurship, are invited to join this online event on the scheduled date and time.

 


3rd Cohort

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) opened its 3 rd Cohort for faculty, student, alumni and community. After intensive reviews and analysis of each business plan submitted to FUBIC, 4x applicants have been selected i.e. “Marketing Alpha”, “MSC Tech Tourism”, “Info Works” and “Markhor”

 


Manager FUBIC at Rawalpindi Arts council

Rawalpindi Arts Council, Government of Punjab organized Clean and Green Pakistan awards at Rawalpindi Art Council on 19th January, 2020. Manager Foundation University Business Incubation Center Mr. Syed Taimoor Hassan was awarded the Best Manager BIC award, for promoting outstanding entrepreneurship practices in Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

 


Manager FUBIC along with FUBIC Startups visits HEC

Foundation University Business Incubation Center delegates, Manager FUBIC Syed Taimoor Hassan, CEO Digital Sight Mr. Osama Awan, Mr. Abdul Sabur Zia (Funkaar), Ms Amna (Brain Designer) met with Director IT HEC (Higher Education Commission), Mr. Ch Abdulla Fayyaz Chattha and his team on 6th February, 2020 at HEC. Foundation University Business Incubation incubates were briefed about HEC Event website and HEC Web TV and how new startups can join and contribute on such platforms.

 


Manager FUBIC at Center of Global Innovators (CGI)

Center of Global Innovators (CGI) invited Mr. Syed Taimoor Hassan (Manager FUBIC) on 27th Feb, 2020 to deliver a lecture on “Every startup needs a sales strategy” for its 2nd cohort to polish their sales & marketing skills.

 


FUBIC Startup Automechsol Pvt. Ltd. at Hult Prize Regionals

Foundation University Business Incubation Center’s startup Automechsol Pvt. Ltd. participated in Hult Prize regionals on 6th to 8th March, 2020 and secured 5th position out of 60x teams.

 


FUBIC's startup Automechsol Pvt Ltd presented at FFBL's Technology Dept

Automechsol Pvt Ltd, a startup incubated at Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC), along with Manager BIC Syed Taimoor and Manager UIL Abdul Moeed gave a presentation to the representatives of Technology Dept at Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Ltd (FFBL) on 11th March 2020 at FFBL Tower DHA-II Islamabad. The purpose of this presentation was to seek technical expertise of FFBL, discuss the possibilities of technology transfer and scaling the business of Automechsol Pvt Ltd.

 


Webinar Seminars Delivered by Manager FUBIC

3x Business Incubation Center awareness online webinars seminars delivered, on 9th, 16th & 24th June, 2020 by Manager FUBIC Syed Taimoor Hassan, to students of various departments of FURC regarding all the activities of FUBIC to mentor them towards starting their own startup with the help of FUBIC.

 


1st Cohort Induction

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) has organized the pitching event for its 1st Cohort induction on 5th July 2019 at FUBIC conference room. The panel included FUBIC Selection Committee and experts from diverse and varying fields. After due deliberations and thorough discussions on every single business idea presented to the panel, the business proposals having the most research potential, innovation growth and market sustainability were selected. FUBIC received more than 76 applications in its first cohort in which 7x applications were selected for incubation after meticulous review and consent of FUBIC selection committee.

 


Mentorship Session

Manager BIC has discussed with incubates On 22nd July 2019, that how a mere idea of an incubation space has transformed into a beacon of hope for young entrepreneurs, and how to transfer your idea into Value-able Business.

 


Delegation From RCCI Visits FURC

A delegation from Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce visited at Foundation University Rawalpindi Campus On 7th August 2019. The team including Mr. Irfan Manan Khan (General Sactery RCCI), Mr. Nosherwan Khalil Khan (Chairman RCCI Standing Committee on Research & Development), Mr. Sharaiz Ashraf Malik (Chairman RCCI Standing Committee on Young Entrepreneurs), & Miss. Mariya Razzaq (Head of Department Women Business Incubation Center at RCCI) met with the startups and shared their insights about the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce regulations and how they are actively engaging with startups and SMEs to make the overall process efficient. Manager FUBIC Syed Taimoor Hassan briefed them about the FUBIC Ecosystem and discussed various avenues of collaboration with RCCI.

 


FUBIC’s Startup Founders At FM 101

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) startup founders sharing their views on how we can leverage different technologies to empowering the local communities and strengthen young entrepreneurs to contribute in building sustainable economy of Pakistan are at FM 101 Pakistan On 7th August 2019.

 


Mentorship Session On “Return On Investment”

Salman Saeed Manager of GDG Peshawar (Google Developers Groups) and Google's Women Techmakers Peshawar visited Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) on 19th August 2019, and meet our startups and guided them about ROI (return on investment) and also share his experience about his startup journey.

 


FUBIC Startup Digital Sight At Dice British Council Pakistan

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC), startup Digital Sight participated in Dice British Council Pakistan on 28th August 2019. CEO Osama Awan and team members pitch for second round of Dice fellowship program and got selected for the DICE fellowship program.

 


MD Fauji Foundation And Rector FUI Visits FUBIC

The illustrious Managing Director Fauji Foundation, Lt.Gen (R) Syed Tariq Nadeem Gilani, HI(M) and The Rector Foundation University Islamabad, Maj Gen (R) Changez Dil Khan, HI(M), visited the Foundation University Business Incubation Center On 11th September 2019 and was briefed about the incubated companies and the constant and sustainable growth of FUBIC by Manager business Incubation Center Syed Taimoor Hassan.

 


ED HEC Along With Pro-Rector FURC Visits FUBIC

Lt General Muhammad Asghar (Retd), ED HEC along with Pro-Rector FURC, Dr. Abdul Ghafoor (Retd) visited at Foundation University Business Incubation Center On 16th September 2019. He met with the startups and shared their insights and understandings of the HEC Vision regarding Incubation Centers, and how they are actively engaging with startups and SMEs to make the overall process more productive.

 


Mentorship Session

FUBIC hosted the talented and dynamic Mr. Abdul Moeed On 27th September 2019, for sharing key ingredients of successful startup. The session was extremely informative and underlined all the components of a startup journey. He translate the transformation on thinking into creative thinking.

 


Training Session On “How To Pitch Your Business Idea In A Transitional Economy And Hard Times”

Foundation University Islamabad Business Incubation Center (FUBIC) has hosted Mr. Imran Bashir Dar on Friday 11th October 2019 for a training session on “How to pitch your business idea in a transitional economy and hard times” in FUBIC conference room. He shed light on the key performance indicators of pitching and literate incubates about different selling techniques used in the businesses .He also prepared incubates on, how they can sell their product to end customers by choosing right mode and amount of content and strategy.

 


Talk Session On The Specifics Of Design Information Technology And Entrepreneurship

Students of 2nd semester (MS Media Science) briefed by Mr. Taimoor Hassan On 22nd October 2019, on the specifics of design information technology and entrepreneurship. The session has well received and the students were thoroughly enlightened on the subject

 


Talk Session On “The First 365 Days Of My Business Journey & What I Learnt From It”

Foundation University Islamabad Business Incubation Center hosted Mr. Gohar Rehman on Wednesday 23rd October 2019 for interaction with FUBIC startups on “The First 365 Days of My Business Journey & What I Learnt from It”. He highlighted the product marketing strategies and counseled participants to think out of the box and promote the business globally. He also motivate participants by giving them tips to stay focused on your vision and mission, if your idea is innovative and strong no one can stop you to grasp success.

 


CEO / MD FPCDL Visits FUBIC

Maj Gen Asghar Nawaz, HI(M) (Retd), CEO / MD Foundation Power Company Daharki Ltd (FPCDL) visited Foundation University Business Incubation Center On 4th November 2019.

 


FUBIC Startup Digital Sight At Lift Pakistan

Foundation University Business Incubation Center (FUBIC)'s startup company "Digital Sight" participated in Lift Pakistan on 6th Nov 2019 at Pak China Friendship Center and pitched their products and services in front of international investors. Digital Sight was also selected in top 300 startups of Pakistan in this national event.

 


2nd Cohort Induction

After weeks of intense evaluation and interviews of 40x applicants, by FUBIC selection committee, lead mentors, entrepreneurs, marketers and subject experts, high growth stage startups has been selected for 2nd Cohort on 18th December 2019.

 


FUBIC Startup ASZ-Fankaar At Nikon International Workshop

Mr Saboor Zia, Incubatee of Business Incubation Center Foundation University Islamabad and founder of ASZ Funkaar, participated in Nikon International workshop held on 31st December, 2020 and awarded with Nikon Z-50 DSLR (newly launched mirror less camera) because of his creative and innovative cinematography skills.

 


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The Foundation University Islamabad (FUI), a project of Fauji Foundation was established under a federal charter in October 2002. The University's programmes of study have been duly accredited by Higher Education Commission (HEC), National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC), Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan (CPSP) and Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC).