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NIC Karachi Hosts Practical Session on Sales Funneling for Startup Founders

NIC Karachi invites founders to a hands-on session on sales funnel strategies, led by Hanzala, to master customer acquisition, prospecting, and early-stage growth tactics.

Paklaunch Unconference ’26 Brings Global Investors, Founders, and Ecosystem Leaders to Islamabad

Paklaunch Unconference ’26 will host over 100 global investors, founders, and startup ecosystem leaders in Islamabad this April, offering networking and growth opportunities for high-potential ventures.

IBA CED Launches Sindh Innovation Accelerated Program to Help Startups Scale and Become Investor Ready

IBA CED, in partnership with SEDF and Sapphire Consulting, launches Sindh Innovation Accelerated Program to support growth-stage startups with mentorship, market validation, and investor readiness.

Indus Esports Championship Karachi Qualifiers Begin At NIC Karachi During Indus AI Week 2026

The Karachi Qualifiers for Indus Esports Championship have started at NIC Karachi as part of Indus AI Week 2026, featuring high stakes matches with teams competing for a spot in the finals.

LaunchPad

Pathfinder CITADEL Launches Jeddah Startup Challenge 2026 for Pakistani and...

Pathfinder CITADEL announces the Jeddah Startup Challenge 2026, inviting Pakistani and OIC startups to showcase innovations in AI, FinTech, HealthTech, ClimateTech, and more at the WEF Spring Meetings, Jeddah.

Woofy Launches Pakistan’s First Mobile App for Animal Rescue in...

Woofy, Pakistan’s first dedicated animal rescue mobile app, allows users in Islamabad and Rawalpindi to report injured, abandoned, or abused animals in minutes. The app connects rescuers, vets, and clinics with real-time updates.

NIC Peshawar Cohort 15 Offers Startups Mentorship, Team Support, and...

NIC Peshawar invites startups and early-stage founders to join Cohort 15, providing mentorship, team support, ecosystem access, and networking events to help ideas scale.

NIC Karachi Invites Startups to Join Cohort 15 for Equity-Free...

NIC Karachi’s incubation program invites startups, professionals, and students to join Cohort 15 for equity-free support, mentorship, investor access, and networking opportunities before 15 February 2026.

Startups in Acceleration Cohort 2 Learn Market-Product Fit and Value...

Startups in Acceleration Cohort 2 focused on market-product fit and mastering the Business Value Proposition Diagram, gaining insights into aligning product features with customer needs.

Founder Institute Cohort 4 Learns Structured Growth Strategies at NIC...

Founder Institute Cohort 4 at NIC Islamabad explores product clarity, customer trust, team building, and sustainable growth, emphasizing deliberate strategies over overnight virality.

Cloud Credit Sprint Launches for Startups at Indus AI Week...

Technology & Innovation Hub announces Cloud Credit Sprint at Indus AI Week 2026, offering AWS cloud support, marketplace access, and go-to-market guidance to 10 selected B2B startups

NIC Karachi Invites AgriTech Startups to Join Cohort 15 and...

NIC Karachi is calling AgriTech startups to innovate across farming, supply chains, and food systems. Cohort 15 applications are open for founders aiming to boost productivity, sustainability, and impact.

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Structuring for Scale Report Highlights Climate Innovation Pathways in Pakistan

Structuring for Scale report maps climate crisis, opportunity, and systemic barriers in Pakistan, offering six reforms to unlock the country’s climate innovation potential.

Deadline Extended for Prime Minister’s Cloud Program for Startups as Ignite Expands Access to Cloud Support

Ignite, under Ministry of IT & Telecom, has extended the application deadline for the Prime Minister’s Cloud Program for Startups to February 20, 2026, supporting 100 tech startups with cloud reimbursement.

Legal 101 For Startup Founders Offers Practical Guidance On Structure Contracts And Compliance

Barsols Legal Consultants leads Legal 101 session for startup founders, covering essential legal basics, company structure, contracts, and compliance to support informed decision-making from day one

Pakistan Positions Artificial Intelligence As National Priority At INDUS AI WEEK

Pakistan’s IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khwaja highlights AI as a national priority at INDUS AI WEEK, as the event brings innovators, startups, and experts together to advance AI adoption in the country.

DigiSkills.pk 3.0 Empowers Women Across Pakistan With Future-Ready Digital Skills

DigiSkills.pk 3.0 under Ignite and Ministry of IT & Telecommunication is equipping Pakistani women with digital skills, fostering independence, and creating opportunities for leadership and growth.

Ignite Launches Prime Minister’s Cloud Program to Support Pakistani Tech Startups

Ignite’s Cloud Program offers Pakistani startups up to 60% reimbursement on cloud costs, expert guidance, and ecosystem support to accelerate growth and digital transformation.

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A47 AI Secures Investment to Scale Real-Time AI News...

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A47 AI, led by Ali Rizvi, raises funding to enhance its AI-driven news verification platform, accelerating innovation in digital information accuracy and reliability

Venture+ Opens Applications Offering Subsidized Debt Financing to Growing...

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Venture+ has opened applications for Pakistani businesses seeking subsidized debt financing of up to PKR 6 crores, alongside advisory support and post-investment assistance.

Sajwani Group Expands Investment Focus on Pakistan, Signaling Renewed...

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UAE-based Sajwani Group’s expanded investment interest in Pakistan reflects renewed private-sector confidence, strengthening GCC–Pakistan ties and accelerating cross-border capital collaboration.

Investment In Echooo AI Strengthens Pakistan’s AI-Powered Influencer Marketing...

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Venture fund backs Echooo AI, an AI-driven influencer marketing platform in Pakistan, enabling brands to run data-driven campaigns while empowering micro and nano influencers with consistent opportunities.

Agrilift Secures Strategic Investment To Scale Agri Tech Solutions...

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Agrilift, an agri tech startup using AI, drone, and satellite data, secures strategic funding from Accelerate Prosperity to scale precision agriculture solutions, improve crop yields, and strengthen Pakistan’s agri ecosystem.

Pakistan Startup Funding Sees Modest Rebound In 2025 Driven...

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Pakistan’s startup ecosystem raised $36.6 million in 2025 across 14 equity transactions, with fintech and healthtech leading investment activity and female-led startups securing nearly one-quarter of total capital.

Agrilift Secures Strategic Funding To Expand Data-Driven Agriculture Across...

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Agrilift, an agri-tech startup, raises strategic investment from Accelerate Prosperity, FFC, National Foods Limited, and Verdora Ventures to scale operations, enhance product capabilities, and improve crop yields across Pakistan.

Venture Plus Information Session At NIC Peshawar Highlights Subsidized Financing For Growing Businesses

An open information session at NIC Peshawar introduced founders and growth stage businesses to Venture Plus by Accelerate Prosperity, offering insights into subsidized financing and scale focused advisory support.

NIC Karachi Hosts Women Led Fundraising Session Breaking The...

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NIC Karachi held a Women Led Track session titled Breaking The Bias Owning The Ask, focusing on fundraising readiness, investor bias, and practical tools for women founders.

Venture Plus Information Session At NIC Peshawar Highlights Subsidized...

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An open information session at NIC Peshawar introduced founders and growth stage businesses to Venture Plus by Accelerate Prosperity, offering insights into subsidized financing and scale focused advisory support.

OmuzBOX Advances With Investment and Support From Accelerate Prosperity...

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OmuzBOX, a digital language learning platform founded by Sultonmamad Chorshanbiev, receives investment and technical support from Accelerate Prosperity Tajikistan to scale its platform globally.

Uplift AI Secures $3.5M Funding to Expand Advanced Voice...

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Uplift AI raises $3.5M led by Y Combinator and Indus Valley Capital, aiming to bring advanced voice technology solutions to Pakistan, led by CEO Hammad Malik and Co-Founder Zaid Qureshi.

OmuzBOX Secures Investment from Accelerate Prosperity Tajikistan to Expand...

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OmuzBOX, a digital language learning platform founded by Sultonmamad Chorshanbiev, receives investment and technical support from Accelerate Prosperity Tajikistan to enhance platform features and scale its impact in digital education.

Uplift AI Secures $3.5 Million Funding to Expand Voice...

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Pakistani startup Uplift AI raises $3.5 million led by Y Combinator and Indus Valley Capital to develop voice AI solutions for Urdu, Punjabi, Balochi, and other regional languages, supporting startups and small businesses.

Accelerate Prosperity to Host Venture+ Info Session at NIC...

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Accelerate Prosperity, an AKDN initiative, is hosting an open information session at NIC Peshawar to introduce Venture+, offering subsidized financing and advisory support for growth-stage businesses.

Ecosystem

SZABIST Academic Delegation Explores NIC Karachi’s Startup Ecosystem and Future Collaborations

Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology delegation visits NIC Karachi to explore startup achievements and discuss stronger academia-industry collaboration in Pakistan’s tech ecosystem.

NIC Karachi Visits MiTE to Foster Academia-Startup Collaborations and Empower Student Entrepreneurs

NIC Karachi engages with Millennium Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship to explore strategic collaborations, helping students transform ideas into scalable startups through its Cohort 15 program.

Daftarkhwan January Highlights Feature Learning, Wellness, and Innovation

Daftarkhwan’s January events brought the community together with The Unscalable Hour, coffee mastery sessions, and electric bike experiences, promoting learning and wellness.

NIC Islamabad Partners With P@SHA to Support Cohort 5 Startups

NIC Islamabad announces Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) as Community Outreach Partner for Cohort 5, connecting early-stage startups with Pakistan’s broader tech ecosystem.

Traction

NIC Karachi Startups Record PKR 13B Investment And Strong Economic Impact

NIC Karachi supported startups have raised over PKR 13B in investment, generated PKR 12B in revenue, and created more than one million jobs, highlighting sustained growth in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem.

Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem Set for Growth in 2026 with New Generation of Scalable Ventures

Pakistan’s startup ecosystem is poised for growth in 2026, following $74M raised last year. Emerging ventures like Haball, myco.io, BusCaro, and MedIQ Smart Healthcare are attracting investor attention and addressing local and global challenges.

Free Fire Qualifiers Kick Off At Indus AI Week Esports Championship

INDUS AI WEEK hosts the Free Fire Qualifiers with over 470 teams nationwide competing for ultimate glory, showcasing Pakistan’s growing esports scene and competitive gaming talent.

How LAAM and Great Deals E-Commerce Are Strengthening Retail Infrastructure in Emerging Markets

LAAM in Pakistan and Great Deals E-Commerce in the Philippines are supporting brands with logistics, fulfillment, and digital tools, showing that strong infrastructure drives scalable retail in emerging markets.

Policy

Structuring for Scale Report Highlights Climate Innovation Pathways in Pakistan

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Structuring for Scale report maps climate crisis, opportunity, and systemic barriers in Pakistan, offering six reforms to unlock the country’s climate innovation potential.

Deadline Extended for Prime Minister’s Cloud Program for Startups as Ignite Expands Access to Cloud Support

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Ignite, under Ministry of IT & Telecom, has extended the application deadline for the Prime Minister’s Cloud Program for Startups to February 20, 2026, supporting 100 tech startups with cloud reimbursement.

Legal 101 For Startup Founders Offers Practical Guidance On Structure Contracts And Compliance

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Barsols Legal Consultants leads Legal 101 session for startup founders, covering essential legal basics, company structure, contracts, and compliance to support informed decision-making from day one

Pakistan Positions Artificial Intelligence As National Priority At INDUS AI WEEK

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Pakistan’s IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khwaja highlights AI as a national priority at INDUS AI WEEK, as the event brings innovators, startups, and experts together to advance AI adoption in the country.

DigiSkills.pk 3.0 Empowers Women Across Pakistan With Future-Ready Digital Skills

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DigiSkills.pk 3.0 under Ignite and Ministry of IT & Telecommunication is equipping Pakistani women with digital skills, fostering independence, and creating opportunities for leadership and growth.

Ignite Launches Prime Minister’s Cloud Program to Support Pakistani Tech Startups

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Ignite’s Cloud Program offers Pakistani startups up to 60% reimbursement on cloud costs, expert guidance, and ecosystem support to accelerate growth and digital transformation.

Ignite Seeks Proposals for Third Party Assessment of Digiskills.pk Program with January 2026 Deadline

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Ignite, under Ministry of IT & Telecom, invites qualified entities to submit proposals for third party assessment of Digiskills.pk program. Deadline is January 21, 2026. Full RFP details available on official procurement portals.

Ignite Hosts Pre-Bid Conference For CODE4AI South Region To Strengthen Pakistan AI Ecosystem

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Ignite invites organizations to join the Pre-Bid Conference for CODE4AI South Region at National Incubation Center, Karachi on Jan 6, 2026, providing clarity on RFPs and fostering Pakistan’s AI ecosystem.

Prime Minister’s Cloud Program Supports Pakistani Startups with Infrastructure and Expertise

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Ignite launches Prime Minister’s Cloud Program for Startups to provide cloud infrastructure, technical guidance, and cost optimization support for technology-based startups in Pakistan.
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People

Fireside Chat with Mercury CEO Imad Akhund Explores Startup, Fintech, and AI Innovations

Join “A Fireside Chat with Imad Akhund” on 11th February 2026, moderated by Ali Moiz of PilotGPT, for insights on entrepreneurship, scaling startups, and building founder-first fintech solutions.

Rehan Jalil Shares Insights On Securiti’s Growth And Cloud Security Leadership

Rehan Jalil, President & CEO of Securiti, discussed company resilience, cloud security, AI, and entrepreneurship during an exclusive fireside chat highlighting Securiti’s innovations and industry recognition.

Adeel Raza Joins Bazaar On ARY As Guru Bringing Global SaaS And Startup Experience

Pakistani-American entrepreneur Adeel Raza joins Bazaar on ARY as a Guru, bringing experience from Salams, Unlayer, and Mailmunch to guide founders.

Durdana Ansari OBE to Share Stories of Leadership and Courage at CEGA Karachi

Join Durdana Ansari OBE, former BBC World Service journalist and global storyteller, for an intimate cinematic evening on January 19 at CEGA Karachi, exploring leadership, listening, and courage through powerful stories.

Global Insights

X Square Robot Secures $140 Million In A++ Funding To...

China-based AI robotics firm X Square Robot raises 1 billion yuan ($140 million) in an A++ funding round, attracting investors including ByteDance, Sequoia China, and Shenzhen Capital Group, to expand industrial and logistics AI applications.

Netflix’s Journey from DVD Startup to Global Streaming Leader

Netflix evolved from a DVD-by-mail service into a global entertainment powerhouse through streaming, data-driven decisions, and original content innovation.

Hub71 Startups Raise $2.45 Billion as Abu Dhabi’s Innovation Ecosystem...

Startups at Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 have raised $2.45 billion in funding and generated $1.36 billion in revenue, reflecting the UAE’s growing global influence in technology, AI, fintech, and life sciences.

Brainspark Games Founder Reedah El-Saie Wins £30,000 Dragons’ Den Deal...

Pakistani-origin entrepreneur Reedah El-Saie secures £30,000 from Dragons’ Den investors to expand Brainspark Games, an AI-powered educational gaming platform promoting inclusive and accessible learning for children worldwide.

5 Voice AI Startups Transforming Business in 2025 Across USA,...

Voice AI is reshaping industries in 2025. Meet the top 5 startups—Deepgram, ElevenLabs, Poly AI, VOLV, and Rasa—pioneering speech recognition, voice cloning, enterprise assistants, and conversational AI.

Hot News

SZABIST Academic Delegation Explores NIC Karachi’s Startup Ecosystem and Future Collaborations

Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology delegation visits NIC Karachi to explore startup achievements and discuss stronger academia-industry collaboration in Pakistan’s tech ecosystem.

Fireside Chat with Mercury CEO Imad Akhund Explores Startup, Fintech, and AI Innovations

Join “A Fireside Chat with Imad Akhund” on 11th February 2026, moderated by Ali Moiz of PilotGPT, for insights on entrepreneurship, scaling startups, and building founder-first fintech solutions.

Pathfinder CITADEL Launches Jeddah Startup Challenge 2026 for Pakistani and OIC Startups

Pathfinder CITADEL announces the Jeddah Startup Challenge 2026, inviting Pakistani and OIC startups to showcase innovations in AI, FinTech, HealthTech, ClimateTech, and more at the WEF Spring Meetings, Jeddah.

Woofy Launches Pakistan’s First Mobile App for Animal Rescue in Islamabad and Rawalpindi

Woofy, Pakistan’s first dedicated animal rescue mobile app, allows users in Islamabad and Rawalpindi to report injured, abandoned, or abused animals in minutes. The app connects rescuers, vets, and clinics with real-time updates.

NIC Karachi Hosts Practical Session on Sales Funneling for Startup Founders

NIC Karachi invites founders to a hands-on session on sales funnel strategies, led by Hanzala, to master customer acquisition, prospecting, and early-stage growth tactics.

NIC Karachi Visits MiTE to Foster Academia-Startup Collaborations and Empower Student Entrepreneurs

NIC Karachi engages with Millennium Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship to explore strategic collaborations, helping students transform ideas into scalable startups through its Cohort 15 program.

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