Entrepreneurship is more than just starting a business; it is a journey of innovation, risk-taking, and resilience. It is about identifying a problem or a gap in the market and developing a solution that adds value – the spirit of creativity and the determination to turn ideas into reality.
It has become increasingly popular among young people due to the sense of independence it provides, revolutionizing the business world with its innovative impact. As institutions work to instil an entrepreneurial mindset to navigate the evolving business landscape, the University of Central Punjab demonstrates promising potential, thriving and expanding on its foundations.
Takhleeq Business Incubator and the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Club’s (IEC)—the 3rd UCP Entrepreneurs Day (UED) and the 2nd Takhleeq Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge (TiEC’24)—are a clear demonstration of this growing potential.
Since its inception in 2018, Takhleeq Business Incubation Centre has harboured 80+ startups, providing them with a state-of-the-art working space, an extensive curriculum, mentorship and networking opportunities for investment.
Amidst projects like Cohort, Takhleeq launched its brainchild – a student-led club, the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Club (IEC) in 2023. It has been a successful project – permeating to students and catching the fresh ideas of the young blood by conducting multiple seminars, workshops, and competitions featuring key industry professionals and experts, providing students with excellent opportunities for networking and mentorship.