Katalyst Labs is a technology accelerator and innovation hub.The Katalyst Labs agenda includes an acceleration program for startups that are looking to scale with special focus on Fintech, mCommerce, Food & Agri Tech, EdTech, Health Tech and other key verticals, a fellowship for women entrepreneurs and professionals who are looking to hone their skills and become leaders in their specific areas, and knowledge sessions for entrepreneurial enthusiasts who want to engage with the startup ecosystem in Pakistan.
On a mission to enable visionary founders to create robust businesses
Thanks to our partners who helped
us start something special!
Primary Partner
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We are also a part of the global network
Our Fellowship is supported by
Fellowship Program
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Our support partners
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Entrepreneural minds, Human Hearts·
Entrepreneural minds, Human Hearts·
Entrepreneural minds, Human Hearts·
Entrepreneural minds, Human Hearts·
Entrepreneural minds, Human Hearts·
Acceleration
Program
The Acceleration Program at Katalyst Labs is for startups that are looking to scale with a special focus on Fintech, mCommerce, Food & Agri Tech, EdTech, Cleantech, HealthTech, and other key verticals. The program is cohort-based and we want to ensure that we have the most diverse set of startups in every cycle.
The Program is structured to ensure our founders derive maximum benefit. The Program will take a deep dive into each accelerated startup that is part of the cohort. Generally, we will assist each startup with advice, links to relevant mentors, and a connection to networks and resources. The Program will start with an orientation session and then will have one-on-one sessions with the Katalyst Labs team to discuss areas of assistance. The Program will have Founder Circles which is an opportunity for the founders to get acquainted with each other and other founders in the ecosystem. This is particularly important as it allows like-minded individuals to connect with others on the same journey as them. The cohort will conclude with a Demo Day – a day that focuses the attention of the community on the startups through the hosting of a series of pitches for investors, media, and the wider community.
We are looking for founders who want to grow their business and make a difference in the startup ecosystem — We look forward to growing with you!
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Women's Leadership
Fellows Program
We firmly believe that the future is female — which is why we want to play our role in encouraging women leaders! We designed the WLFP for women professionals & entrepreneurs who want to accelerate their careers and become leaders in their respective fields. With time the WLFP aims to increase the number of women leaders in the economy.
We have divided the Program into weekly training and leadership sessions. The focus of these sessions will be on goal development, resilience building, personality and leadership development, and confidence-building. The sessions will be conducted by industry experts who have the expertise & experience in their relevant fields to lead the discussion. The program includes one on one sessions with the Katalyst team to identify the fellows’ strengths and weaknesses. WFLP also aims to develop a high-powered network for these women, with senior business leaders and strong linkages with a community of like-minded peers. We also plan to hold regular fellows meetings called circles during the program, where women can connect deeply & engage with each other and learn from the experiences of the other fellows who are on the journey as them.
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The bigger the dream, more important the team

Jehan Ara
Founder & CEO

Kashaf Jamal
Head of Programs

Sobia Farooqui
Creative Strategy Lead

Harris Qasim
Head of Content

Maha Ahmed
Program Manager

Asghar Ali Qasim
Creative Associate

Jannat Junejo

Irzum Salim
Program Associate

Fatima Alibhai
Content Associate

Muhammad Moizuddin
Finance & Ops.
Our advisors bring experience, expertise, energy and make Katalyst Labs what it is

Maheen Rahman
CEO | InfraZamin Pakistan

Jawwad Ahmed Farid
CEO Alchemy Technologies

Fawzia Naqvi
Independent Consultant

Raza Matin
Founder and CEO | Brandverse

Ameena Saiyid
Managing Director | Lightstone Publishers

Sidra Iqbal
Award winning broadcast journalist

Sami Kizilbash
Global Head, Accelerators and Experts, Google
The bigger the dream, the more important the team

Dr. Ayesha Khanna
Co-Founder & CEO, Addo AI

Umair Khan
Founder & Director, EdPrograms

Abrar Bajwa
Co-Founder, Tazah Technologies

Mohammad Hadi
Co-Founder, ezbike

Rabii Malik
Founder, Notes on Pakistan

Ali Akhai
Senior Manager, Global Distribution, Delivery Hero

Naeem Zamindar
Founder & Managing Partner, Neem Exponential

Danish Nazir
VP, Enterprise Partnerships & Sales, Ailaaj

Jawwad Ahmed Farid
CEO Alchemy Technologies

Fatima Asad-Said
CEO Abacus Consulting

Yasser Bashir
Co-Founder and CEO, Arbisoft

Sheba Najmi
Founder & Executive Director, Tech for Change

Naz Khan
Chief Strategy Officer, K-electric

Habibullah Khan
Founder, Penumbra

Aatif Awan
Founder and Managing Partner, Indus Valley Capital

Sadia Dada
Chief Marketing and Communication Officer, K-electric

Muneeb Maayr
Founder, Bykea

Raza Matin
Founder and CEO, Brandverse

Atif Azim
Co-founder & Executive Board Member, VentureDive

Sana Farooq
Director, ELN the e-learning network

Abbas Shahid
VP Growth | Bykea

Sahar Habib Ghazi
South Asia editor, VICE World News

Munir Usman
Founder and CEO, CodeInterview

Farrukh Omer
COO, ValueLink Software

Myra Jehangir
CEO, Conatural Beauty

Talha Izhar
Head of Web & Mobility, Hamad International Airport

Faiza Yousuf
Senior Product Manager, Genetech Solutions

Imran Moinuddin
Founder & CEO, NextDegree

Mustafa Baris Karaman
VP Growth SWVL

Faraz Khan
Founder, SEED Ventures