Zayn Venture Capital becomes resident VC at NSTP

Zayn Venture Capital (Zayn VC) has become the Resident VC at IASP member, the National Science and Technology Park (NSTP), marking a significant addition to NUST's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through a holistic partnership formalized via MOA, the collaboration aims to facilitate innovation, support startups, and drive research and development.

Dr. Rizwan Riaz, Pro-Rector RIC NUST & VP NSTP, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, citing its potential to elevate NUST's entrepreneurial pursuits. Notably, NUST features a faculty where over 62% hold PhDs, with 55% from esteemed institutions globally, highlighting the academic prowess driving this collaboration.

Faisal Aftab, General Partner at Zayn VC, emphasized the partnership's role in sustaining groundbreaking ideas from NUST, contributing to Pakistan's technological and economic advancement. By bridging academia with venture capital, the collaboration sets the stage for a dynamic environment that promotes innovation and growth.

Recognizing the gap in Pakistan where universities are unlinked with venture capitalists, Zayn VC and NUST have inked a partnership to connect academia and students at NUST with startup founders at NSTP and venture capitalists.

Attended by key stakeholders and distinguished guests, the MOA signing ceremony signals a concerted effort to bridge the gap between academia and venture capitalists, stimulating connections vital for startup success and positioning Pakistan as a hub for technological innovation.

We celebrate the addition of Zayn Venture Capital to NSTP's ecosystem and look forward to the entrepreneurial and innovative advancements that this partnership will enable in the future.