About the Program

UNBOX is designed to put startups through their paces as they dig up solutions to everyday operational roadblocks! The challenge is designed to push participants out of their vertical comfort zones, think outside the box, look above and beyond plain sight, and effectively offer answers to questions about, among other things, efficiency, digitization, and data handling! Below are the different verticals that P&G is looking to solve for! Last date to apply is 15th January 2023!

Sales

Digitization of Retailer Loyalty Reward Program

Brands

Digital Trials

SNO

Transport asset efficiency improvement

A&I

1P consumer data acquisition

About Katalyst Labs

About Katalyst Labs

Katalyst Labs is a renowned startup accelerator based in Karachi and led by Jehan Ara. Other than its stringent Acceleration Program – which focuses on helping early-stage startups scale – it also runs a comprehensive Women Leadership Fellows Program, helping professional women hit the next gear in their lives. Katalyst Labs was also the national lead for ICESCO’s A-Hub program, where their accelerated startup secured 1st place! Other than working one-on-one with startups and women, Katalyst Labs is perhaps best known for hosting +92Disrupt - Pakistan’s premier tech and entrepreneurship conference! P&G and Katalyst Labs will be bringing this challenge to fruition!

Eligibility Criteria



When applying for the program, make sure your startup/company:

- Is a registered entity with the SECP

- Is working on a product or service aimed at addressing the problem statements

- Has a working prototype/MVP that can be pivoted to provide a solution for the identified problem statements

- Has been operational for at least one year with revenue

- Has at least 3 team members working full time

Judging Criteria



Businesses will be judged based on:

How relevant their product or service is to solving the problem statements

How quickly they can pivot/introduce features to address the problem statements

How competitively their product/service is priced

Why Apply?

UNBOX is an all-encompassing program that will put you right in the middle of change-making discourse. But that's not all; you also get:

Access to the P&G Leadership team

Nexus with high profile professionals from the corporate world

Customized feedback on your pitchdecks

A chance to add P&G to your roster of clients

Learn how to shape a high-conversion pitchdeck

One-on-one mentoring sessions with renowned professionals and thought leaders

FAQs

Who are we looking for?

We're on the lookout for innovative and ambitious founders looking to start or scale their businesses in locally relevant verticals, eventually working to provide actionable solutions to the defined problem statements.

Is there a fee to register in the program?

No! There are no fees attached to joining the program.

What is the duration of the Program?

The program lasts for a duration of 2 months.

What is the deadline to apply?

15 January 2023.

Will the program require in-person participation?

Yes. UNBOX is specifically an in-person program.

What time commitment does the UNBOX program require?

As long as it takes for candidates to prepare for their pitch.

If applying from outside of Karachi, will UNBOX provide any monetary support?

No. UNBOX is not liable to pay for commute or stay if candidates are traveling to Karachi to partake.

What is the application process?

Founders can apply by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button below and filling out the subsequent form. If selected for the next round, a relevant team member will contact you via email.

Your Solution can Change the Future!

Contacts

Info@Katalystlabs.pk
0301 8722655