Hyderabad, September 3, 2026 — National Incubation Center Hyderabad (NIC Hyderabad) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Raqami Islamic Digital Bank Limited, Pakistan’s first fully Shariah-compliant digital bank, establishing a collaboration focused on strengthening the financial knowledge and investment readiness of emerging founders.

The partnership will create opportunities for financial literacy training, investor readiness sessions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives, equipping NIC Hyderabad’s startups with a stronger understanding of financial management, business fundamentals, and the considerations involved in approaching investment.

Through the collaboration, Raqami’s financial expertise will connect with NIC Hyderabad’s startup ecosystem to help founders better understand their numbers, make informed financial decisions, and approach investors with greater confidence and preparedness as they work towards scaling their ventures.

The partnership reflects a shared focus on building stronger, more informed entrepreneurs, recognising that investment-ready startups begin with founders who understand the financial foundations of their businesses.