WECREATE Pakistan’s sole self-sustainable women entrepreneurship center.
WECREATE Pakistan, implemented by Change Mechanics Pvt. Ltd. in collaboration with TiE Islamabad and the U.S. State Department, is the country’s first and only self-sustainable women entrepreneurship center. The initiative empowers women and micro-entrepreneurs through training, mentorship, market access, and financial linkages—helping them transition from informal setups to formal, scalable enterprises.
Through its flagship Startup Academy, the center has launched multiple cohorts of women-led startups, offering tailored business development programs, access to mentors, and incubation opportunities. To date, WECREATE has impacted over 20,000 women through its programs and events, strengthening Pakistan’s women entrepreneurship ecosystem and fostering inclusive economic growth.
Challenges
- Limited access to business resources, networks, and capital for women entrepreneurs.
- Lack of dedicated physical and digital spaces for women-led enterprises.
- Skill gaps in marketing, financial management, and innovation.
- Barriers to scaling and formalizing microenterprises.
- Limited visibility and recognition for women founders in the ecosystem.
Solutions
- Established a sustainable, women-focused entrepreneurship center offering training, mentorship, and incubation.
- Delivered programs focused on business model development, access to finance, and digital readiness.
- Created networking opportunities and mentorship linkages with industry experts and investors.
- Promoted inclusivity and microenterprise upscaling through accessible learning platforms.