Policy Advocacy
Driving Systems Change for a Stronger Startup Ecosystem
At Invest2Innovate (i2i), we believe meaningful impact requires more than programs and resources — it demands long-term, systemic change. That’s why we’ve expanded our work into Policy Advocacy: to push for actionable, data-backed reforms that strengthen Pakistan’s entrepreneurial landscape.
Research
Data-driven reports, insights, and analysis
Convenings
Bringing ecosystem players together
Policy Engagement
Engaging with government & regulators
Advocacy
Advocating for systemic reforms
We push for data-backed reforms to unlock capital, drive growth, and strengthen Pakistan’s entrepreneurial landscape.
Our Recent Work
Pakistan Startup Policy Brief Closing the Funding Gap
Despite the growth of Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, access to capital remains one of the most critical barriers to survival and growth.
Developed in collaboration with Telenor, STZA, with support from Ignite, Telenor Velocity, and Visa Foundation, this Policy Brief outlines actionable reforms to unlock local and foreign capital for startups in Pakistan.
What’s Inside:
- The key challenges in Pakistan’s funding landscape
- Recommendations to reduce the cost & complexity of doing business
- Strategies to broaden funding sources and investment vehicles
- Policy shifts to enable exits and liquidity
- Strengthening investment readiness for entrepreneurs
Partner with Us to Drive Impact
Are you a corporation, development organization, or policymaker looking to shape the future of entrepreneurship in Pakistan?
