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Join us for an engaging workshop titled “Agile Product Mastery for Startups: Cultivating an Agile Mindset for Innovative Product Development” designed specifically for the startups and entrepreneurs at our esteemed Business Incubation Center.

Date & Duration: 3-4 Hours
Location: [Insert Location Here]
Target Audience: Startups, Entrepreneurs, and Product Teams

Why Attend?
In today’s fast-paced market, cultivating an agile mindset is essential for success. This workshop will empower you with the skills and methodologies to innovate and adapt quickly, ensuring your startup thrives!

Workshop Highlights:

•   Cultivating an Agile Mindset: Learn how agility enhances creativity and responsiveness.
•   Product Development & Management Using SCRUM: Get an overview of the SCRUM framework for efficient product management and collaboration.
•   Design Thinking: Explore user-centered product development to foster innovation.
•   Practical Application: Engage in hands-on activities to apply concepts directly to your product ideas.

Why Prudential Solutions?
Since 2011, Prudential Solutions has collaborated with leading organizations like JAZZ Mobilink, Telenor, and more to accelerate Agile adoption. Our interactive workshops are designed to drive real results for your startup.

Interested?
Let’s discuss how we can tailor this workshop to meet your specific needs!

Contact:
Nadeem Anjum
Head of HR/Trainings, Prudential Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd.
Call/WhatsApp: +92 339 4140041
Prudential Solutions | Academyhttps://www.prudsol.com/

The application deadline for NIC’s 2nd cohort is set for September 23, 2024. Submissions from your institute are strongly encouraged. For further details on how to apply, please visit NIC’s website: (https://nicislamabad.com/apply-now/).

complementary workshop titled “Agile Product Mastery for Startups (Cultivating an Agile Mindset for Innovative Product Development)”, designed specifically for the startups and entrepreneurs within your esteemed business incubation center.

Since 2011, Prudential has worked with leading organizations (Elixir Technologies, JAZZ Mobilink, Telenor, TPL Corp, NTES, Neusol, NESCOM & others) as well as conducted numerous public workshops to accelerate the adoption of Agile methodology and take their Agile initiatives to the next level.

In today’s fast-paced market and Startup Ecosystem, cultivating an agile mindset and effective product development practices is crucial for startup success. This workshop will empower participants by equipping them with the essential skills and methodologies needed to innovate and adapt quickly.

Workshop Objectives

Cultivating an Agile Mindset: Introduce participants to the principles of agility and how adopting an agile mindset can enhance creativity and responsiveness.
Product Development & Management Using SCRUM: Provide a comprehensive overview of the SCRUM framework, emphasizing its role in efficiently managing product development and fostering collaboration.
Design Thinking: Explore design thinking methodologies to foster innovation and user-centered product development.
Practical Application: Engage participants in hands-on activities to apply these concepts directly to their product ideas.
Duration &Target Audience
This workshop will be 3-4 hours and tailored for startups, entrepreneurs, and product teams looking to enhance their product development processes and foster a culture of innovation.

The interactive format of the workshop ensures that participants will engage in hands-on activities, allowing them to apply what they learn directly to their product ideas. We believe this initiative will significantly benefit your entrepreneurial community and contribute to their success.

I would love to discuss this opportunity further and explore how we can tailor the workshop to meet the specific needs of startups. Thank you for considering this proposal. I look forward to your response.

With Regards,
Nadeem Anjum (MBA-IT, MSHRM, HRP)
Head of HR/Trainings,
Prudential Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd.
Call/WhatsApp : +92 339 4140041
https://www.prudsol.com/ http://academy.prudsol.com/

WECON, a national initiative dedicated to celebrating and empowering women entrepreneurs across Pakistan. As part of our efforts to engage and inspire the youth, we are excited to announce an art competition and we would be grateful if you could share this opportunity with your students.

About WECON: WECON, a project of Change Mechanics (implementing partner of NICI and NICF), is a platform focused on empowering women entrepreneurs through networking, mentorship, and access to opportunities. Our annual conference gathers leading figures in entrepreneurship and policymaking, including partners like UNESCO,USAID and UNDP, to explore challenges and opportunities in this space. This year, the theme of the WECON Conference is “Mumkin Hai – It’s Possible!” – celebrating the potential of women entrepreneurs who turn dreams into reality.

The Art Competition: In line with our conference theme, we are inviting young artists to create works that reflect the spirit of “Mumkin Hai”—the belief that through collaboration, perseverance, and hope, anything is possible. We believe art can powerfully express the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of women entrepreneurs in Pakistan.

Key Details:

Theme: “Mumkin Hai – It’s Possible!”
Submission Deadline: October 7, 2024
Eligibility: Open to all young artists
Prizes: 30,000 PKR cash prize for the winner; the top 3 artworks will be displayed at WECON Conference 2024, offering visibility to leaders and entrepreneurs.
Special Recognition: The winner will be invited to attend the WECON Conference 2024 and will be awarded the prize during the event.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/jQKGh3DWL9haDzce9
Social Media Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DADY7bSCCCK/
Our Website: https://www.wecon.pk/
We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this competition with your students. It’s a wonderful opportunity for them to showcase their creativity, gain exposure, and contribute to a national conversation on empowerment and possibility.

Thank you for your support. Please find the promotional poster attached and let us know if you need further information.

The National Centre for Cyber Security (NCCS) at Air University Islamabad is pleased to announce the Pakistan Cybersecurity Challenge (PCC) 2024, a premier annual event. The PCC 2024 will feature a Hackathon / Capture-the-Flag competition, the Pak-Crypt Challenge, and the Cybersecurity Ideas Cup.

Building on the tremendous success of PCC 2022 and 2023, this year’s event promises to provide an even broader platform for individuals and students to demonstrate their skills. PCC 2024 presents a unique opportunity to empower and highlight the talented youth of Pakistan.

NCCS Team warmly invite HEIs students from across Pakistan to participate in PCC 2024. By joining, students will have the chance to gain national recognition and compete for a combined cash prize pool of PKR 2,500,000/- and much more. The event offers an excellent platform to showcase expertise in cybersecurity, cryptography, and related fields, as well as an opportunity to network and collaborate with top talent across Pakistan. The extended registration deadline for PCC events is 25th September 2024. For more information and updates, please visit the official website: https://pakistancybersecuritychallenge.nccs.pk.

It is therefore requested that the information may please be disseminated within your esteemed HEI and startups. Should you have any query, please feel free to contact at [email protected]

Thu, September 12, 2024
12:00-1:00PM (Pakistan time)

Register now: https://utah-health.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEud-isqjspE9SLLy5f9MaRNQlmtPQMZsVd

Zoom ID: 953 0144 0390

Join IDEAS 2024 – The 12th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar, happening from November 19-22, 2024!

At NUST’s Academic & Startup Pavilion, you can showcase your cutting-edge innovations in defense technology—for FREE!

This is your chance to:

Present your innovative solutions to top delegates, policymakers, and investors.
Network with key industry leaders and potential collaborators.
Secure opportunities for funding and partnerships.
Apply Now to take your ideas to the global stage!

Submission Deadline: September 13th, 2024
Register here: https://forms.gle/3D6diuByf3yBGC5K7

Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to elevate your innovations at one of the region’s leading defense events!

We are excited to announce that the Business Incubation Center (BIC), MUST, has welcomed newly incubated teams. These teams have brought forward innovative ideas and are ready to transform them into successful businesses. Our new incubated teams are:

1.  RapidNet
2.  Cyber Champs
3.  Thrive Bars
4.  Steams Education
5.  Islamic Dynamics Studio
6.  Rehabitat Solutions
7.  GreenHarbor Energy Consultants
8.  MUST Genomics Service (MUGens)
9.  Healthy Snacks to Combat Malnutrition
10. Trash to Treasure

Each of these teams has undergone a meticulous selection process, and we are fully confident that these startups have the potential to make significant contributions to the entrepreneurial environment. We will support them with our best available resources to ensure their success.

Stay tuned for more updates and success stories from our incubated teams!

BIC is going to hold a workshop on how to register a new company in the upcoming days. This workshop will provide detailed insights on the process of registering a new company.