The Business Incubation Center (BIC), Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST),Mirpur in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) and the Mirpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry, successfully organized a one-day training program on SME Financing for Women. This impactful event brought together prominent stakeholders from academia and industry to foster stronger Academia-Industry linkages and translate research into practical solutions. The program underscored BIC, MUST’s commitment to promoting women empowerment and supporting women-led enterprises.

Distinguished speakers included Mr. Irfan Rashid (Assistant Chief Manager, State Bank of Pakistan), Ch. Rukhsar Ahmad (Regional Business Coordinator, SMEDA), Mr. Abdul Khaliq (Project Director, AKSIC), Mr. Khalid Mehmood Mirza (Secretary, Small Industries Corporation), Mr. Muhammad Zeeshan Arif (Managing Director, Small Industries Corporation), Engr. Dr. Sohaib Manzoor (Director, BIC, MUST), Mr. Arsalan Ijaz (Manager Marketing & Communication, BIC), and Mr. Nasir Mehmood (Business Development Officer, BIC). The speakers emphasized the importance of accessible financing for women entrepreneurs, shared insights into SME support mechanisms, and celebrated inspiring success stories of women-led ventures. The session served as a powerful platform to encourage inclusive economic development and innovation through entrepreneurship.