The Business Incubation Centre (BIC) at Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) successfully conducted a dynamic one-day workshop on the Business Model Canvas, designed to equip students and aspiring entrepreneurs with essential business planning and development skills on May 19, 2025 at IBL Conference Hall, AWKUM.
The workshop was facilitated by Mr. Asif Khan, senior faculty member from the Department of Accounting and Finance, Institute of Business and Leadership (IBL). With over 10 years of experience in teaching, mentoring, and guiding startups, Mr. Khan delivered a highly engaging session focused on transforming ideas into actionable business models.
Throughout the workshop, participants explored:
· Key components of the Business Model Canvas through practical exercises
· Real-world business development strategies, from idea validation to market execution
·
Common startup challenges and practical
approaches to overcoming them
The session was
marked by interactive discussions, case studies, and collaborative group
activities, allowing participants to apply their learning in real time. The
event concluded with a Q&A segment, during which students pitched their
business concepts and received personalized feedback from the expert
facilitator.
Collaborative Support
The workshop was organized with the generous support of:
· District Youth Office Mardan (Lead Collaborator)
·
Zindigi Prize
Key Organizers & Contributors
· Dr. Ihtesham Khan, Director, Business Incubation Centre
· Dr. Shah Hussain Awan, Director, Career Development Center (CDC)
· Student organizing teams from Zindigi Prize and Code Canvas
This initiative
reflects BIC-AWKUM’s ongoing commitment to fostering innovation,
entrepreneurship, and leadership among youth in the region. The workshop not
only enhanced participants’ understanding of business model frameworks but also
encouraged them to think strategically and creatively about launching their
ventures.
