The WECREATE project is a grand global vision to not only provide female entrepreneurs and women led enterprises tools and opportunities to make their startups booming successes but also provide a physical space that nourishes and supports a local, national and international ecosystem. In partnership with Hashoo Foundation, Change Mechanics, TiE Islamabad and StartUp Cup INC. the first ever center
will be based in Islamabad. This Center will be the flagship in others to come globally. Located in the hub of Islamabad’s newest and fastest developing area, F-11 Markaz; the Center is nuzzled above hip and trendy restaurants and cafes. The Center is in prime location for consumer accessibility and will bring in a constant influx of entrepreneurs. The Center boasts a well-lit and modern co-working area; state-of-the-art workshop/exhibition hall; fully equiped training room and a day care center. Professionally designed entrepreneurship and mentorship programs while providing ingenious visual tools. Center will provide the following tools and resources:
• Trained mentors will assist women entrepreneurs through business challenges such as the monthly Build-a-Business workshops.
• Educational programs on entrepreneurship, accelerated go-to-market strategies, business model development, customer development, access to finance, marketing, capacity building, and use of technology, innovation, entrepreneurial mindset and bootstrapping techniques.
• Access to technology and visual thinking tools (VizToolz)
• A safe environment to develop their business (Incubator)
• Industry focused programming (i.e. agriculture, manufacturing, IT, professional services, etc.)
• Networking (local, regional, National, global)
• Continual personal support for business growth throughout their business development
• Engaging men and boys as “Agents of Change”. Providing specific education and resources on understanding the value of supporting women and girls and how entrepreneurship has the ability to change their families and communities.
