Islamabad, Pakistan – 18th August 2025 – Aspire Pakistan, a national initiative dedicated to building a socially and economically prosperous Pakistan through innovation and entrepreneurship, has announced the launch of the third cohort of its flagship Founders Edge Program. Aspire Pakistan works closely with university students, recent graduates, and emerging founders to help them launch new startups and develop globally competitive skills while connecting them with seasoned mentors and industry experts.
The Founders Edge Program is designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with practical knowledge, strategic guidance, and personalized mentoring to turn innovative ideas into sustainable businesses. Through a blend of 15 expert-led training sessions and 15 dedicated group mentoring sessions, participants gain hands-on insights into business modelling, market strategy, managing startup financials, and scaling operations. Having successfully completed two cohorts, training more than 1,800 students, entrepreneurs, and professionals, Founders Edge has become a recognized platform for fostering entrepreneurial talent across Pakistan. This year’s Cohort 3 has reached a new milestone—over 2,000 applications from 120+ universities nationwide—reflecting the growing interest and energy in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem. Aspire Pakistan also proudly recognizes the Top 10 universities whose proactive efforts enrolled the highest number of participants in Cohort 3:1. University of Sindh
2. University of Wah
3. Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam
4. University of Swat
5. Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology
6. University of Poonch, Rawalakot
7. Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences Quetta
8. Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan
9. National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
10. NED University of Engineering and Technology
Message from the Vice Chancellor of the University of Wah
“The University of Wah is immensely proud of our students’ enthusiastic registration for Aspire Pakistan’s Third Cohort of the Founder Edge Program, standing as the 2nd among the top 10 with the highest number of student registrations. I extend heartfelt congratulations to Aspire Pakistan for launching this impactful initiative, which empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with essential knowledge and strategic guidance. Our commitment to fostering entrepreneurship is unwavering, and we eagerly anticipate continued collaboration to inspire and equip our students for entrepreneurial success”
For more information about Aspire Pakistan and the Founders Edge Program, please visit aspirepk.org
