AKDN launches new Cohort for Tech Startups in northern Pakistan

Abbas Aziz By Abbas Aziz
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Are you a post-revenue tech startup based in Gilgit Baltistan or Chitral, in Northern Pakistan with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) ready to scale? Then you’re in luck, Accelerate Prosperity (AP) has officially launched its Tech Cohort, a customized incubation program tailored to take your startup to the next level!

This isn’t your average training program, it’s a hands-on, high-impact journey designed to empower local tech entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge, and mentorship needed to grow and thrive in today’s fast-moving digital economy.

What You’ll Learn

Whether you’re building a new platform, app, or tech service, this cohort will help you level up with expert-led training in:

  • Advanced Financial Modelling & Forecasting
  • Digital Marketing & Sales Strategies
  • AI-Driven Business Solutions
  • Investor Relations Management

By the end of the program, you’ll have more than just a solid business plan, you’ll have a growth roadmap backed by real data, expert input, and a powerful support network.

Who’s Behind the Program?

Accelerate Prosperity (AP) is a global initiative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) operating across Central and South Asia. Their mission? To empower early-stage businesses and innovative startups by offering:

  • ✔️ Creative financial solutions
  • ✔️ Pre- and post-investment support
  • ✔️ Technical assistance tailored to your business needs

From tech startups in remote valleys to SGBs (Small and Growing Businesses) with big ambitions, AP is all about unlocking potential and fueling sustainable growth.

What Does the Program Offer?

Incubation Support

Get personalized coaching, market linkages, and access to technical experts who will help you launch, refine, or scale your products and services.

Acceleration Services

Already have traction? AP will fast-track your growth with advanced resources, customized business advisory, and scaling strategies to help you reach new markets.

Co-Working Spaces

Enjoy access to state-of-the-art workspaces designed to promote collaboration, innovation, and networking — plus chances to meet investors and ecosystem players.

Flexible Financing

Need capital? AP provides creative funding options with flexible terms and low interest rates, tailored for early-stage startups and growing ventures.

One-on-One Business Coaching

Learn to validate your business through an investment lens, prepare for funding rounds, and sharpen your strategy with expert guidance.

Global Mentorship Network

Tap into a network of successful entrepreneurs who’ve built and scaled companies in Pakistan and beyond. Their insights could be the key to your next big move.

Time to Apply!

If your tech startup has a live product, real users, and you’re hungry to grow, don’t miss this chance to join a community of changemakers reshaping the future of business in Gilgit Baltistan and Chitral.

  • Whether you’re bootstrapping from a mountain town or expanding your tech service across borders, Accelerate Prosperity’s Tech Cohort is your launchpad to sustainable success.
  • Learn more and apply today at: Accelerate Prosperity Website