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Paklaunch UNConference 2026 to Bring Global Founders, Investors, and Ecosystem Leaders to Islamabad

Paklaunch UNConference 2026 will take place on April 29–30 at Islamabad Serena Hotel, bringing together founders, investors, and industry leaders shaping innovation, fintech, venture capital, and technology across emerging markets.

NIC Peshawar to Host Startup Connect Event Focused on Healthcare Innovation in Pakistan

NIC Peshawar is hosting Startup Connect: Healthcare Reimagined – Innovation Prescribed, bringing together healthcare leaders and innovators to discuss technology-driven healthcare solutions in Pakistan.

NIC Quetta Hosts Post-Incubation Mentoring Session on Digital Marketing Strategy for Startups

NIC Quetta organized a post-incubation group mentoring session on digital marketing strategy led by Badar Khushnood, helping startups strengthen online presence, customer reach, and scalable growth strategies.

NIC Quetta Conducts Startup Mentorship Session On Customer Acquisition And Retention Strategies

NIC Quetta organized a mentorship session led by Badar Khushnood focusing on customer acquisition and retention strategies to support startup growth and sustainability in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem.

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Qaflah Introduces AI Boardroom with Virtual Executives to Support Startup...

Qaflah launches AI Boardroom, a virtual suite of AI executives designed to help startup founders with strategy, technical guidance, and financial insights.

NIC Karachi Hosts Induction Final Pitching for Cohort 15 with...

NIC Karachi continues its Cohort 15 induction final pitching with a panel of industry experts evaluating innovative startups aiming to join Pakistan’s growing startup ecosystem.

NIC Karachi Hosts Cohort 15 Induction Final Pitching with Industry...

NIC Karachi holds Induction Final Pitching for Cohort 15 on March 9, bringing together industry leaders to evaluate startups presenting technology-driven solutions for Pakistan’s innovation ecosystem.

BIC HUB at University of Peshawar Empowers Students with Innovation,...

University of Peshawar introduces BIC HUB, a dynamic innovation community offering mentorship, skill-building workshops, and networking opportunities for students passionate about startups and entrepreneurship.

HASAN.VC Global Accelerator Provides Funding, Mentorship, and Network to Early-Stage...

HASAN.VC accelerator invites early-stage tech startups to join its global program, offering mentorship, pre-seed funding, and access to a worldwide investor network to scale businesses.

Ignite Calls Pakistani Startups To Showcase Innovations At LEAP 2026...

Ignite invites Pakistani startups to showcase innovations at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with applications open until March 8, 2026.

NIC Hyderabad Welcomes PAIDAR Funding Programme Session to Guide Founders...

National Incubation Center Hyderabad held a Founder Engagement Session under the PAIDAR funding programme, offering insights into up to €200,000 in international grant opportunities for tech startups.

Inspire Cup 2026 in Kyrgyzstan Concludes with 63 Startups Showcasing...

Inspire Cup 2026 incubation programme in Bishkek, organised by Accelerate Prosperity, concluded with 63 companies presenting their projects and nine selected for further support and investment opportunities.

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Women Entrepreneurs to Avail 25% Income Tax Concession from Tax Year 2025 After Federal Tax Ombudsman Decision

Federal Board of Revenue implements a 25% income tax concession for women entrepreneurs from Tax Year 2025 after a ruling by Federal Tax Ombudsman on Complaint No. 18986/PWR/IT/2025 filed by Nida Khan.

Startup Registration and Legal Compliance Session by SECP Empowers Peshawar Entrepreneurs

Cohort 2 of University of Peshawar Business Incubation Program hosts SECP session on startup registration, legal compliance, and regulatory requirements for early-stage ventures.

Pakistan Launches Islamabad AI Declaration To Advance Sovereign And Responsible Artificial Intelligence

Pakistan has introduced the Islamabad AI Declaration, outlining principles for sovereign, responsible, and capability-driven artificial intelligence under the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication and Ignite.

Pakistan Climate Innovation Brief Highlights $348 Billion Funding Gap And Reform Roadmap

A new Climate Innovation Brief reveals Pakistan needs $348 billion to address climate challenges, with only 14% funding available, and proposes six structural reforms to unlock climate tech growth.

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.

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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.

Cart.com Secures $180 Million Investment to Scale Artificial Intelligence Powered Ecommerce and Logistics Platform

Commerce infrastructure platform Cart.com has raised $180 million in a growth investment round led by Springcoast Partners to expand artificial intelligence capabilities across its logistics and fulfillment network.

TruDoc Secures $15 Million Pre Series B Funding To...

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Digital healthcare platform TruDoc raises $15 million in Pre Series B funding to expand its virtual first healthcare model and telemedicine services across GCC markets.

Cart.com Secures $180 Million Investment to Scale Artificial Intelligence...

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Commerce infrastructure platform Cart.com has raised $180 million in a growth investment round led by Springcoast Partners to expand artificial intelligence capabilities across its logistics and fulfillment network.

Ignite National Technology Fund Issues EOI for Pakistan Venture...

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Ignite National Technology Fund has invited expressions of interest from qualified firms to establish and manage Pakistan Venture Fund, aiming to strengthen venture capital support for startups.

How Early-Stage Startups Can Leverage Non-Dilutive Capital to Fund...

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Endeavor Pakistan highlights non-dilutive capital options for early-stage startups, including grants and revenue-based financing, enabling founders to extend runway and preserve equity.

i2i Hosts Founders at COLABS Lahore to Explore Invoice...

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40 revenue-generating founders attended i2i’s session at COLABS Lahore on 16th February 2026, gaining insights into invoice financing and non-dilutive working capital solutions.

Accelerate Prosperity Backs EZ Wage to Enhance Financial Access...

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Accelerate Prosperity invests in EZ Wage, an embedded finance platform enabling timely wages and financial inclusion for employees of Pakistani SMEs, fostering economic empowerment.

S2 and IJARA Capital Partners Launch PKR 1 Billion...

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S2 and IJARA Capital Partners Limited unveil a PKR 1 billion closed-end venture capital fund aimed at supporting technology-driven startups and strengthening Pakistan’s investment ecosystem.

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SMEDA and WCCI AJK Join Hands to Support Women-Led Businesses in Azad Jammu and Kashmir

SMEDA and Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry AJK plan joint initiatives to strengthen women-led businesses through training, market linkages, and export opportunities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

NIC Islamabad Partners with Odoo to Enable Digital Transformation and Market Expansion for Startups

NIC Islamabad has signed a strategic MoU with Odoo Middle East to support startup growth, digital transformation, and market expansion across Pakistan.

NIC Karachi with Orbit Ventures Hosts Online AMA for Acceleration Cohort 3 to Guide Startups

NIC Karachi, in collaboration with Orbit Ventures, announced an online “Ask Me Anything” session led by senior acceleration experts to help founders from Acceleration Cohort 3 refine strategies for scaling and global growth.

Inspire Cup 2026 in Kyrgyzstan Concludes with 63 Startups Showcasing Projects | Accelerate Prosperity

Inspire Cup 2026 incubation programme in Bishkek, organised by Accelerate Prosperity, concluded with 63 companies presenting their projects and nine selected for further support and investment opportunities.

Traction

Farmdar and UAV Technologies Partner to Deploy AI-Powered Crop Intelligence Across Thailand

Farmdar signs MoU with UAV Technologies to deploy AI-driven crop intelligence across Thailand using satellite imagery and UAV systems, enabling large-scale agricultural monitoring and data insights.

OPEN Global “Reaching Beyond Borders” Virtual Event Unites Global Leaders, Changemakers, and Innovators

OPEN Global convenes a virtual gathering of visionary leaders and changemakers, featuring insights on technology, leadership, and global collaboration. Join industry experts from AI, startups, diplomacy, and digital transformation.

Daftarkhwan Islamabad Event with Vogue and Toni & Guy Highlights Creativity and Modern Workspaces

Daftarkhwan Islamabad recently hosted a collaborative event with Vogue and Toni & Guy focusing on creative expression, workspace culture, and modern professional lifestyles.

Daftarkhwan Opens New Workspace in Gulberg Greens Islamabad to Support Freelancers and Startups

Daftarkhwan has launched a collaborative workspace in Gulberg Greens Islamabad, offering flexible working environments, community events, and support for freelancers, founders, and remote teams.

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Women Entrepreneurs to Avail 25% Income Tax Concession from Tax Year 2025 After Federal Tax Ombudsman Decision

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Federal Board of Revenue implements a 25% income tax concession for women entrepreneurs from Tax Year 2025 after a ruling by Federal Tax Ombudsman on Complaint No. 18986/PWR/IT/2025 filed by Nida Khan.

Startup Registration and Legal Compliance Session by SECP Empowers Peshawar Entrepreneurs

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Cohort 2 of University of Peshawar Business Incubation Program hosts SECP session on startup registration, legal compliance, and regulatory requirements for early-stage ventures.

Pakistan Launches Islamabad AI Declaration To Advance Sovereign And Responsible Artificial Intelligence

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Pakistan has introduced the Islamabad AI Declaration, outlining principles for sovereign, responsible, and capability-driven artificial intelligence under the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication and Ignite.

Pakistan Climate Innovation Brief Highlights $348 Billion Funding Gap And Reform Roadmap

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A new Climate Innovation Brief reveals Pakistan needs $348 billion to address climate challenges, with only 14% funding available, and proposes six structural reforms to unlock climate tech growth.

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.
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Animal Passport Founder Abdul Basit Qureshi Recognized for Advancing Technology in Animal Care

Abdul Basit Qureshi, founder of Animal Passport and NIC Hyderabad startup, gains recognition for building a tech platform for animal care with over 10,000 registered animals and multiple industry awards.

Paklaunch to Host Webinar with Temporal CEO Samar Abbas on Building Scalable Distributed Systems

Paklaunch will host a webinar on March 12 featuring Temporal Technologies CEO Samar Abbas and journalist Muhammad Bilal Lakhani to discuss distributed systems, open-source infrastructure, and startup innovation.

Ahmed Khattak, Founder of US Mobile, Spotlighted for Building One of America’s Fastest-Growing Wireless Carriers

Pakistani entrepreneur Ahmed Khattak, founder and CEO of US Mobile, is being highlighted for building one of the fastest-growing wireless carriers in the United States through innovation and customer-focused telecom services.

Ali Moiz Launches “3 Startups, 40 Pivots” Book on Startup Failures and Product-Market Fit

PilotGPT co-founder Ali Moiz releases “3 Startups, 40 Pivots,” a book sharing lessons from multiple startup attempts, pivots, and the journey to product-market fit.

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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.

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Paklaunch UNConference 2026 to Bring Global Founders, Investors, and Ecosystem Leaders to Islamabad

Paklaunch UNConference 2026 will take place on April 29–30 at Islamabad Serena Hotel, bringing together founders, investors, and industry leaders shaping innovation, fintech, venture capital, and technology across emerging markets.

Qaflah Introduces AI Boardroom with Virtual Executives to Support Startup Decision-Making

Qaflah launches AI Boardroom, a virtual suite of AI executives designed to help startup founders with strategy, technical guidance, and financial insights.

SMEDA and WCCI AJK Join Hands to Support Women-Led Businesses in Azad Jammu and Kashmir

SMEDA and Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry AJK plan joint initiatives to strengthen women-led businesses through training, market linkages, and export opportunities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

NIC Peshawar to Host Startup Connect Event Focused on Healthcare Innovation in Pakistan

NIC Peshawar is hosting Startup Connect: Healthcare Reimagined – Innovation Prescribed, bringing together healthcare leaders and innovators to discuss technology-driven healthcare solutions in Pakistan.

NIC Karachi Hosts Induction Final Pitching for Cohort 15 with Industry Leaders as Judges

NIC Karachi continues its Cohort 15 induction final pitching with a panel of industry experts evaluating innovative startups aiming to join Pakistan’s growing startup ecosystem.

Farmdar and UAV Technologies Partner to Deploy AI-Powered Crop Intelligence Across Thailand

Farmdar signs MoU with UAV Technologies to deploy AI-driven crop intelligence across Thailand using satellite imagery and UAV systems, enabling large-scale agricultural monitoring and data insights.

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