Nust, AKDN to jointly promote climate-conscious startups
Accelerate Prosperity and NUST Launch Climate Startup Program
https://pakscoop.com/2025/06/23/accelerate-prosperity-and-nust-launch-climate-startup-program/
Media Source: Dawn (Pakistan)
Date: 25 June 2025
The National University of Sciences and Technology (Nust) in Pakistan and Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) have launched joint efforts to promote climate-conscious startups in the country. The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) of Germany through Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) Development…
The National University of Sciences and Technology (Nust) in Pakistan and Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) have launched joint efforts to promote climate-conscious startups in the country. The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) of Germany through Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) Development Bank is financially supporting the programme aimed to support early-stage and post- revenue businesses. These will develop green solutions removing barriers such as limited funding, lack of technical expertise, and weak market linkages. In this connection, ‘Accelerate Prosperity’, an AKDN initiative, in collaboration with the Nust Professional Development Centre (PDC), completed one of its startups. The certification awarded through the programme is officially accredited by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination. The three-month programme is designed to equip impact-driven ventures with the tools, knowledge, and networks needed to scale sustainable innovation. Around 20 high-potential startups from across Pakistan were selected through a competitive process. Participants engaged in virtual business courses, in-person expert training, tailored advisory, and had access to product testing facilities at Nust, gaining practical insight and skills to support their green growth journey.