NSTP inducts 15 startups in pre-incubation programme Hatch 8
Hatch 8, the early-stage incubation programme at the National Science & Technology Park has inducted 15 new startups as part of its cohort 3.
The startups include the following:
1. 5Hazar, a mobile app to detect counterfeit currency notes using digital image processing and a deep-learning algorithm
2. As-Sirat, a unique platform to connect/outsource work directly with industry/students
3. Plasticle, construction-material-using-cleantech-solution for building roads in order to reduce carbon footprint
4. Gameotivity, a blockchain-based store with streamlined royalty processing for the gaming industry to play to earn blockchain games
5. Bend Crete, a bendable concrete for construction engineering to reinforced concrete with exceptional ductility and increased tensile strength
6. Imecha, a design space for consumers for custom-designed eastern footwear “Khussa”
7. Tanker Walaa, an online booking and fleet management solution for water tankers
8. Thaan Lo, an online B2B marketplace to buy and sell loose cloth “Thaan” for small enterprises
9. The Sign Nation, creative wooden art print posters for affordable décor.
10. Thngz, a platform that helps consumers purchase sustainable ethical fashion items
11. Sehat Base, an AI-based one-stop disease diagnosis and treatment platform which enables direct appointments with doctors
12. Archs and Bricks, virtual Reality solution for construction projects to provide customers with real-time experience prior to actual construction
13. Vtech, hexacopters with high endurance to perform crop field mapping, spray and act as UAV for defense technologies
14. VIoT-Battlefield, real-time combat experience via IoT based UX Battlefield gaming app
15. BrainSwarm, indigenous robot development in Pakistan with AI & Machine Learning Computer vision
Over the next 6 months, the founders of these startups will focus on getting to or expanding their business with the help of NSTP mentors and the innovation team. Since its inception in 2021, the Hatch 8 Programme has completed 2 Cohorts, with 10 graduates in the first and 16 in the second. NUST wishes NSTP and the new Hatch 8 cohort all the best!