Society Circle, in collaboration with Startups DNA and Switch, will host a Founders and Investors Meetup on November 7 at Switch Coffee Company in Islamabad, with limited seats.

National Incubation Center Faisalabad welcomed a delegation led by Farah Naz of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition to explore collaboration with its AgriTech and TexTech startups.

Eila Foods, a startup from National Incubation Center Faisalabad, secured second position in the Startup Pitch Competition at the Pakistan International Agro Show at Expo Centre Lahore.

Zarai Baramdaat, a startup from National Incubation Center Faisalabad, has won Zarzaraat 2026, the Bank of Punjab sponsored agriculture startup competition, topping 25 participating AgriTech startups.

ASPIRE Pakistan has opened applications for National Idea Bank V, a nationwide hackathon for early stage startups with a 16-week pre-incubation program and cash prizes up to Rs 100,000.

The Business Incubation Center at the University of Peshawar has introduced Cohort 3, bringing together 36 startups across innovation, technology, social impact and enterprise.

National Incubation Center Faisalabad held an orientation ceremony for its Momentum Cohort, with industry leaders attending and founders presenting ideas in an Elevator Pitch Challenge.

Five startups, DeafTawk, EMRChains, GeoAirCon, Mapalytics and Shadiyana, have been selected for Cohort 5 of the National Incubation Center Islamabad Acceleration Program after a competitive process.

National Incubation Center Islamabad held the orientation and contract signing for Cohort 5 of its Acceleration Program, marking the start of the founders’ acceleration journey.

Eila Foods, a startup from National Incubation Center Faisalabad, secured second position in the Startup Pitch Competition at the Pakistan International Agro Show at Expo Centre Lahore.

Zarai Baramdaat, a startup from National Incubation Center Faisalabad, has won Zarzaraat 2026, the Bank of Punjab sponsored agriculture startup competition, topping 25 participating AgriTech startups.

Irverde-Gogreen has won the Leadership and Commitment Award at the 2026 UN Women Pakistan WEPs Awards for creating opportunities for women in Pakistan’s circular economy.

Digitalized Plantation, a Cohort 16 startup at National Incubation Center Peshawar, has won the Zindigi Prize competition, marking a milestone in its journey from idea to recognition.

Tarbee, a startup incubated at Iqra University’s IU CORE, has secured a place among the Top 15 finalists at the Bahria University Startup Competition 2026, selected from 290 startups.

The Centre of Excellence in Gaming and Animation will host the invitation-only Vantage 2026 Investment Summit in Lahore on November 11, bringing investors, industry leaders and ventures together.

Accelerate Prosperity is growing its investment in Pakistani green enterprises that turn environmental challenges in waste, recycling, and renewable energy into viable businesses.

United States based private equity firm AshreiTech has made its first Pakistan investment, backing cybersecurity company Digit Labs. Terms were not disclosed.

The International Finance Corporation is working on a fund for entrepreneurs in Pakistan, as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb discusses private investment and financing.

Karachi-based Bioniks and asani.io are the first businesses to receive financing through the collaboration between Accelerate Prosperity and Sindh Enterprise Development Fund to widen access to affordable credit.

Society Circle, in collaboration with Startups DNA and Switch, will host a Founders and Investors Meetup on November 7 at Switch Coffee Company in Islamabad, with limited seats.

National Incubation Center Faisalabad welcomed a delegation led by Farah Naz of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition to explore collaboration with its AgriTech and TexTech startups.

National Incubation Center Hyderabad visited Mehran University of Engineering and Technology with Pak Bio Energy co-founder Muhammad Faizan Qureshi to promote Cohort 10 among engineering students.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan registered 5,003 new companies in October, taking the total to 321,794, with Punjab leading by region and information technology by sector.

A Higher Education Commission task force led by Dr Javaid Laghari visited the Shahjehan S Karim Incubation Center at the Institute of Business Management to discuss how effective business incubation centers are.

NIC Hyderabad engaged students at Mehran University across five engineering departments, promoting entrepreneurship and introducing opportunities through Cohort 10.

The State Bank of Pakistan has introduced a wholesale and agency financing framework letting banks reach small enterprises and small farmers through microfinance institutions under the Risk Coverage Facility.

At a seminar at the Institute of Business Administration Karachi, experts said Pakistan must simplify overlapping rules and move regulators from controlling markets to facilitating them.

The State Bank of Pakistan has launched SMEConnect, a centralized portal where small and medium enterprises can apply for bank and development finance institution financing from November 1.

Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik announced a planned $10 million fund for clean-air startups, to be set up from the government’s own resources, at the Pakistan National Clean Air Conference 2026.

The Committee on the National Private Equity Framework, chaired by Muhammad Aurangzeb, reviewed bank limits and proposals to treat private equity funds as pass-through vehicles.

The State Bank of Pakistan has revised how much banks can invest in shares, startups, mutual funds, and private equity funds, and requires a formal investment policy.

Shark Tank Producer Usman on the two-year Sony negotiation, the casting calculus, the off-camera valuation coaching, and the production mechanics that turned a skeptical market into the site of the biggest deal in the franchise's global history.

NICAT, in partnership with DEMO Pakistan (SPIN-IDG), hosted a session on data-driven decision-making, exploring how digitization, analytics, and innovation are shaping Pakistan’s economic and enterprise future.

Industry leaders discuss how fintech, agritech, and edtech are enabling women’s economic empowerment in Pakistan, while startups leverage technology, partnerships, and community engagement to scale solutions.

Pakistan’s venture capital ecosystem needs stronger domestic institutional capital, better funding pipelines, and improved exit pathways to support startups scaling from early stages to global markets.

Regional instability, macroeconomic shifts and changing investor strategies are reshaping venture finance across MENAP as startups adapt to a more selective capital environment.

Discover how Sialkot's world-renowned sports manufacturing industry can evolve into sports-tech innovation, using smart equipment, AI, sensors, and connected technology to shape the future of global sports.

Pakistan Super League offers startups more than sponsorship. Discover how PSL can drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and long-term growth.

NIC Karachi hosted a session on Saudi Arabia’s PDPL, led by data protection expert Bilal Ghafoor, guiding startups on compliance, risks, and strategies for expanding into the Kingdom.

The National Science and Technology Park at NUST has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Brazil’s Instituto Caldeira to expand collaboration in innovation, entrepreneurship and startup development.

Five accelerator and incubation programmes across Qatar, Egypt and the UAE are accepting applications from startups, with deadlines ranging from October 2026 to February 2027.

Pakistan-US Tech Connect on October 23 and the OPEN Chicago Annual Conference on October 24 will bring founders, enterprise leaders and innovators together in Chicago.

OPEN Global has opened registration for its virtual Annual Women’s Conference on 19 November, focused on the well-being and resilience of women entrepreneurs and open to all communities.

OPEN Global has announced the PAK-US Tech Connect 2026 roadshow, bringing Pakistani technology leaders to Silicon Valley, Dallas, Washington D.C. and Chicago between 16 and 23 October.

At the AI and Digital Bridge Forum in Astana, accelerators including Alchemist, StartX, and Draper University discussed how Central Asian AI startups are reaching US customers and investors.

Pakistan’s tech and startup ecosystem is evolving through AI, fintech, and global expansion opportunities, with investors highlighting challenges and pathways for founders to build scalable technology companies.

Dealroom data highlights Pakistan’s $4.2 billion technology sector valuation, startup funding landscape, venture capital challenges, and the role of diaspora-led global companies.

KPMG Venture Pulse Q2 2026 reveals shifting global VC dynamics as AI-led investments dominate funding, while Pakistan startups adapt to tighter capital conditions and focus on efficiency.