Business Incubation Centers at AWKUM and GIKI Collaborate for Entrepreneurial Empowerment: Training Session

 

The Business Incubation Center Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan in collaboration with the Catalyst (Business Incubation Center) Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute (GIKI) Topi organized training session on December 28, 2023 at Seminar Hall, the Catalyst GIKI for startups of AWKUM and GIKI.  The main purpose of the training was to promote "Entrepreneurship via Establishment & Strengthening of Incubation Centers at Educational Institutions”

The Session was conducted by Mr. Rahat Gul on “Business Proposal writing​​ and budgeting for Start-Ups". During the session, the trainer discussed a step-by-step approach to develop a simple business proposal and its importance in achievement of business objectives.

Startups from IBL and other departments were invited by GIKI Incubation Center. Coordinator BIC Mr. Shah Hussain Awan along with Miss. Mohsina (IBL) accompanied the startups during the training session. Dr. Mohammad Jehangir, (Director Business Incubation Center AWKUM) thanked officials and staff of the Catalyst GIKI for providing such a great learning opportunity for BIC AWKUM startups.

One Day Seminar on “Startup Survival Strategies & Fundraising: An Investor Perspective”

 

The Business Incubation Center (BIC) Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan in collaboration with District Youth Office Mardan organized a one day seminar on May 31, 2023 at IBL Garden Campus for startups and aspiring entrepreneurs on “Startup Survival Strategies & Fundraising: An Investor Perspective”

The resource person of the seminar Mr. Syed Ommer Ammer (A successful and famous startup of Pakistan) has delivered a brief presentation on how to pitch effectively for attracting potential investors. As a founder and CEO of Dastaan (Pakistan's Premier Book Publishing Platform), he shared his success story with the students for motivational purpose.

The student and BIC Startups took keen interest in the seminar. A detailed question answer session was held at the end of the seminar. The Coordinator of BIC AWKUM, Mr. Shah Hussain Awan facilitated the event.

In the end Dr. Mohammad Jehangir, Director Business Incubation Center AWKUM thanked     Mr. Ommer Amer for conducting such a fruitful session to AWKUM students and startups. He also thanked Mr. Usman Khan (District Youth Officer Mardan) for empowering and facilitating the youth activities at the university level.

(IBL) in collaboration with BIC, AWKM organized an industrial visit

 

The Institute of Business Studies & Leadership (IBL) in collaboration with Business Incubation Center (BIC) Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKM) organized an Industrial Visit on January 05, 2023 for BBA 7^th semesters at Fassgen Pharma, Hattar Industrial Estate Harripur.

The main objective of the visit was to let the students observe, learn and compare theoretical knowledge with practical working environment of business. Industry academia linkage is always important for the learning of students.  The management team of Fassgen Pharma briefed the students on supply chain management and Sales management. The CEO has shared with students his success story as an entrepreneur. The students were given visits to various units of the firm.

At the end, Mr. Shah Hussain Awan (BL) presented shield to the CEO Mr. Shafiq Nawab on behalf of Dr. Mohammad Jehangir (Director IBL).

BIC, AWKUM and BIC, GIKI organized two days training sessions.

 

The Business Incubation Center Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan in collaboration with the Catalyst (Business Incubation Center) Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute (GIKI) Topi organized two days training sessions on December 20-22 at seminar hall, the Catalyst GIKI for startups of AWKUM and GIKI.  The main purpose of the training was to promote "Entrepreneurship via Establishment & Strengthening of Incubation Centers at Educational Institutions”

Session on Tuesday 20 December 2022 was delivered by Mr. Rahat Gul on “Business Proposal writing​​ for Start-Ups". During the session, the trainer discussed a step-by-step approach to develop a simple business proposal and its importance in achievement of business objectives.

Session on Thursday 22 December 2022 was delivered by Mr. M Waheed Iqbal on “Company Formation and its legal aspects for Start-Ups". During the session, the trainer discussed comparison of companies with other forms of business, the meaning of separate legal personality, limited liability, transfer of ownership and perpetual succession, definition of company and body corporate, private company and public company etc.

Startups from AWKUM were invited by GIKI Incubation Center. Coordinator BIC Mr. Shah Hussain Awan along with Mr. Shahzad Khan (IBL) accompanied the startups during the two day training sessions. Dr. Mohammad Jehangir, (Director Business Incubation Center AWKUM) thanked officials and staff of the Catalyst GIKI for providing such a great learning opportunity for BIC AWKUM startups.

 

IBL, AWKUM in collaboration with Business Incubation Center AWKUM organized “Marketing Gala”

 

The Institute of Business Studies & Leadership (IBL), Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) in collaboration with Business Incubation Center AWKUM organized “Marketing Gala” on December 7-8, 2022. The opening ceremony was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Saeed Islam (Director Academics AWKUM) and Mr. Zahir Shah Khan (President Mardan Chamber Commerce of Industry).

The main purpose of the event was to provide practical platform to the students to market their product and services in front of huge audience. The students were given assignments to develop a marketing plan for the product and services they wanted to offer. The students were divided in various groups for displaying their products in the stalls. The assignment included marketing research, strategy, marketing mix and sales management.

Local brands including BIC startups also placed their stalls for providing healthy competition to the students. 8 startups of BIC AWKUM participated in the event and displayed their products and services to the general public.  The delegation from Mardan Chamber of Commerce & industry visited the stalls and appreciated the efforts of Dr. Mohammad Jehangir (Director IBL), Mr. Shah Hussain Awan and Kashif Zaman (Chief Organizers) for organizing such a wonderful event for students. Such kind of events delivers a learning experience in a challenging environment for the students.

The BIC, AWKUM in collaboration with E-Merchant Pakistan organized a one day seminar on Ecommerce platform

 

The Business Incubation Center Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan in collaboration with E-Merchant Pakistan organized a one day seminar on Ecommerce platform i.e. “DARAZ” on November 10, 2022 at IBL AWKUM.  The main purpose of the seminar was to teach the students on how to set up online business and start earning money online on DARAZ.

Mr. Abbas Nisar CEO (E-Merchant) delivered a brief presentation on the ecommerce field and step by step account opening at DARAZ. The student took keen interest in the seminar. A detailed question answer session was held at the end of the seminar. Coordinator BIC MR. Shah Hussain Awan facilitated the event.

In the end Dr. Mohammad Jehangir, Director Business Incubation Center AWKUM thanked     E-Merchant officials for providing such a fruitful learning opportunity for AWKUM students in the field of ecommerce & entrepreneurship.

The Business Incubation Center AWKUM organized a one day Orientation Session

 

The Business Incubation Center AWKUM organized a one day Orientation Session for new startups in the second week of October, 2022.  The main purpose of the session of the was to brief the new startups regarding the incubation process.

The startups were given detailed presentation about the process of incubation, role and benefits of business incubation center. The session was conducted by Coordinator BIC AWKUM Mr. Shah Hussain Awan. In the end Dr. Mohammad Jehangir, Director Business Incubation Center AWKUM congratulates all the startups for being part of the Business Incubation Center. He assured full support from the University for the facilitation of incubation process for the newly registered startups.

BIC AWKUM in collaboration with CAAWTCHII organized a one-day seminar on E-commerce

 

The Business Incubation Center (BIC) Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) in collaboration with CAAWTCHII organized a one-day seminar on E-commerce (Freelancing) on February 16, 2022 at IBL AWKUM.  The aim of the seminar was to teach the students on how to set-up online business and start earning money online.

CAAWTCHII resource persons delivered a brief presentation on the ecommerce field and freelancing particularly on Amazon, Shopify and Fiverr. The event was facilitated by Coordinator BIC Mr. Shah Hussain Awan. In the end Dr. Mohammad Jehangir, Director Business Incubation Center AWKUM thanked the CAAWTCII officials for providing such a fruitful opportunity for AWKUM students in the field of E-commerce.

The Business Incubation Center (BIC), AWKUM Visited The FPCCI, Islamabad

 

The Business Incubation Center (BIC) Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) has planned to visit the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) Islamabad and Gadoon Industrial Estate in the month of December, 2021 for strengthening entrepreneurial networking & collaboration. The objective of the exposure visits was to create opportunities for the students and staff to interact with business community to learn through their experiences and grow their network for future career opportunities.

During the visit to FPCCI, The Chief Coordinator Mr. Abdur Rehman briefed the students on the objectives of the FPCCI. He highlighted the success story of entrepreneurs listed with FPCCI.

In Gadoon Industrial Estate, The Chief Coordinator Mr. Javaid Zaman briefed the students on various companies located in the Estate. The students were facilitated during the visits to Saif Textile Mills, SM steel Mills and PM steel Mills. The students took keen interest during their visit to various industries and learnt practical elements what they studied during theory.