The Sindh Higher Education Commission (SHEC) has announced a special one-day “SHE Leads Women Founders Bootcamp” to help women entrepreneurs sharpen their skills and grow their startups.
The bootcamp will be held on October 2, 2025, at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi.
The event is being organized with the Shahjahan S Karim Incubation Center at IoBM and will be led by Ziana Sakhia, co-founder of Bechlo.pk, a digital marketplace that helps women run online businesses and earn from home.
What the Bootcamp Offers:
The bootcamp is designed to give women founders:
- Business model training to refine and validate startup ideas
- Digital strategy tools to strengthen their online presence
- Branding guidance to create a strong identity
- Pitching practice to present ideas to investors
- Growth planning for scaling businesses successfully
Participants will also get mentorship, networking opportunities, and expert-led sessions, making it a complete learning and growth experience.
Who Can Apply:
Applications are open until September 26, 2025, for:
- Women founders with existing startups
- Entrepreneurs already showing business traction
- Final-year students and alumni interested in entrepreneurship
Event Details:
- Date: October 2, 2025
- Venue: IoBM, Karachi
- Organizer: Sindh HEC & IoBM Incubation Center
- Lead Trainer: Ziana Sakhia (Co-founder, Bechlo.pk)
- Deadline to Apply: September 26, 2025
According to Sindh HEC, this initiative is part of a larger effort to boost women led startups and strengthen Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, helping female entrepreneurs compete on both local and international levels.
The SHE Leads Bootcamp is more than just a one-day training it’s a step towards building a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem for women in Pakistan.
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Many women founders struggle with scaling their businesses due to limited access to mentorship, digital tools, and investors.
By offering practical skills, networking, and investor exposure, the Sindh government is directly addressing these gaps.
Having a successful entrepreneur like Ziana Sakhia as the lead trainer also adds credibility and inspiration for participants.
If executed well, this initiative could:
- Increase women’s participation in Pakistan’s startup economy
- Boost digital business growth
- Encourage global competitiveness for female-led ventures
It highlights Sindh’s commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs and creating opportunities for them to thrive in a male-dominated startup landscape.
