Pilot Program
XSEED’s pilot incubation wasn’t just a program—it was a launchpad for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to turn ideas into impact. Over 1.5 years, founders dived into a powerful mix of training material curated by researchers from INSEAD, one-on-one mentorship, and game-changing networking.
It all kicked off with an intensive 3-month training that empowered startups with scientific strategies—from cracking market validation to becoming investment-ready. Then, month after month, participants gained insider knowledge from industry leaders, sharpened their strategies through expert mentorship, and built connections with peers, investors, and partners.
The journey peaked with a milestone Graduation Day alongside INSEAD researchers, and an exclusive Demo Day where selected startups pitched to a powerhouse panel—opening doors to funding, partnerships, and exponential growth.
Grow your business idea with XSEED
Training
We delivered a 3-month, research-backed training program for ideation-stage entrepreneurs, designed by INSEAD Professors and brought to life by top coaches — Abid Butt, Fareesh Shah, Farwah Tapal, Imran Azhar, Junaid Saleem, Sana Shah, Sheikh Hammad Amjad, and Ziana Sakhia. Using a scientific approach, startups worked on their business model canvas, customer journey mapping, MVP testing, and other core areas, gaining practical skills to shape and validate their business ideas.
Mentoring
We paired each entrepreneur with experienced industry experts, successful startup founders, and active ecosystem players for one-on-one mentoring with our esteemed mentors: Ziana Sakhia, Junaid Saleem & Sheikh Hammad Amjad. These sessions addressed individual business challenges, offered tailored feedback, and provided strategic direction, helping founders move from idea to a validated business model. Mentors also opened doors to their own networks, creating opportunities for collaboration and support beyond the program
Monthly Networking Events
As part of the pilot, we hosted monthly networking events that brought together some of the best in the business to share their expertise with our entrepreneurs. Topics ranged from funding and investment, marketing and branding, and team building, to legal considerations, financial management, pitching, personal branding, and grant writing. Industry leaders such as Ishaq Khootawala, Mubariz Siddiqui, Halima Iqbal, Imran Khan, Kassim Shroff, and Aman Nasir led these sessions, giving participants practical insights, fresh perspectives, and valuable connections to advance their entrepreneurial journey
Demo day
Investment opportunities were concentrated at Demo Day, where selected startups pitched directly to investors and industry leaders. This provided entrepreneurs with valuable exposure, real-time feedback, and potential pathways to secure future funding as they progress beyond the ideation stage
Certification
Upon the culmination of the program, the founders received an exclusive online certificate signed by researchers from INSEAD, thereby giving the startups global recognition and credibility.
XSEED Incubation Program 2.0
Are you a start-up with an idea and want research-backed methodology to help you grow? Now is the time to join us as we commence XSEED incubation program 2.0.
When and Where
The incubation program starts with 7 training sessions, each lasting 3.5 hours. The first session will be held at the 3 base cities: National Incubation Center Karachi, National Incubation Center Lahore, and NASTP Rawalpindi. The remaining 6 sessions will be conducted online. Selected participants will be able to pick between morning (starting at 10.30 am) or afternoon (starting at 3.30 pm) sessions. The program will be delivered in four cohorts:
Our proven
Methodology:
XSEED’s Incubation Program is designed to empower Pakistani entrepreneurs through a one-year-long incubation program that starts with 7 sessions of training followed by exclusive monthly events and a final Demo Day. We offer a practical approach to business with rigorous frameworks developed by experts in entrepreneurship and strategy from INSEAD.
Our proven
Methodology:
XSEED is designed to empower Pakistani entrepreneurs through a one-year-long incubation program that starts with 7 sessions of training followed by exclusive monthly events and a final Demo Day. We offer a practical approach to business with rigorous frameworks developed by experts in entrepreneurship and strategy from INSEAD
- Comprehensive 12-Month Program
- Small Groups of Max. 30 Entrepreneurs
- Commitment of min. 6-8 Hours per Week
- Networking Opportunities with Experts and Investors
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