Femtech Innovation Hub

Femtech Innovation Hub for Pakistan

Fueling the journey from idea to impact!

Femtech Innovation Hub: Empowering Women’s Health Start-ups in Pakistan

The Femtech Innovation Hub for Pakistan, established by the Center for Economic Research in Pakistan (CERP), in collaboration with LUMS Center for Entrepreneurship, is a pioneering initiative dedicated to supporting Pakistani start-ups focused on women’s health and femtech innovation. This hub provides a pre-incubation, incubation, and acceleration platform for young entrepreneurs in Pakistan who are developing tech-driven solutions for women’s well-being.

Supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the hub is designed to foster innovative solutions in maternal health, reproductive health, mental health, and general wellness.

What We Offer

🚀 Pre-Incubation, Incubation & Acceleration – Tailored programmes to help Pakistani start-ups at every stage, from ideation to scaling.

🤝 Access to Mentorship & Industry Leaders – Guidance from healthcare experts, business strategists, and investors to refine business models and navigate challenges.

💡 Tech-Driven Innovation Support – Assistance in product development, prototyping, and scaling solutions that address critical gaps in women’s health.

📈 Investor & Market Access – Connections with venture capitalists, angel investors, and corporate partners interested in advancing women’s health innovations.

🏥 Strategic Public & Private Partnerships – Collaborations with government bodies, research institutions, and healthcare organizations to enhance reach and impact.

Get a spot in our collaborative workspace, where you can work alongside other driven entrepreneurs. Our space is designed to foster creativity, productivity, and collaboration, helping you bring your start-up to life.

We provide hands-on training that covers essential skills for start-up success, including product development, marketing, financial management, and more. These modules are designed to help you navigate the challenges of building and scaling your business.

Our state-of-the-art Makers Lab offers everything you need to prototype and refine your product. With expert technicians on hand, you can bring your ideas to life with confidence.

A capstone investor summit and other events, you can get the chance to showcase your start-up idea to angel investors, venture capitalists, and corporate investors.

Connect with a network of seasoned entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and potential partners, and Gain insights from industry experts through specialized guest sessions.

Focus Areas:

💡 Menstrual & Gynecological Health

🤰 Maternal & Reproductive Health

❤️ Chronic & Non-Communicable Diseases

🧠 Mental Health & Well-being

🦠 Communicable Diseases & Infections

📲 Digital Health & AI

📊 Data & Research Innovations

💼 Femtech Market Access & Affordability

📢 Social Impact & Policy Advocacy

🎓 Health Education & Training