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Flexible Workspaces Designed For Focus And Modern Workstyles

A thoughtfully designed workspace offers collaborative coworking halls, private phone booths, and flexible environments built to support focus, productivity, and modern work needs.

NIC Karachi Hosts Cohort 15 Application Guidance Session for Aspiring Founders

NIC Karachi organized a step-by-step guidance session for Cohort 15 applications, helping aspiring founders submit strong, complete applications with clarity and confidence

Meraal Cybersecurity Guides Startups on Incident Response at NIC Karachi

Salman Qureshi of Meraal Cybersecurity led a session at NIC Karachi on Incident Response Protocols, helping startups strengthen cybersecurity and respond effectively to attacks

Dr. Maleeha Lodhi Discusses Talent, Capital, and Traction Challenges in Pakistan

Dr. Maleeha Lodhi shares insights on Pakistan’s growth obstacles during a Paklaunch fireside chat with Faisal Aftab, exploring talent, capital, and startup traction.

LaunchPad

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.

NIC Karachi and Product Soch Host Product Sprint 2.0 to...

NIC Karachi, in collaboration with Product Soch, conducted Product Sprint 2.0, helping founders validate ideas and create MVP blueprints. Cohort 15 applications are now open.

NIC Peshawar Supports Indus AI Week 2026 to Unite Pakistan’s...

NIC Peshawar highlights Indus AI Week 2026, bringing together founders, developers, researchers, and tech enthusiasts to foster collaboration, learning, and AI-driven innovation across Pakistan.

NIC Karachi Hosts Session on Business Continuity Planning and Cybersecurity...

Startups can learn to prepare for, respond to, and recover from cyber disruptions at NIC Karachi’s session on Business Continuity Planning, led by cybersecurity experts from Risk Associates.

Naureen Ghaffar Highlights NICKarachi’s Role in Connecting Startups with Investors...

Naureen Ghaffar, Managing Director of Agile Global Consultancy, explains how NICKarachi helps startups access investors, VCs, mentors, and other stakeholders to accelerate growth in Pakistan’s innovation ecosystem.

NIC Islamabad Opens Cohort 5 Applications to Help Researchers Commercialize...

NIC Islamabad invites professors, PhDs, and researchers to apply for Cohort 5, offering zero-equity incubation, mentorship, and industry access to turn research into startups.

Founder Institute Session Emphasizes Team Chemistry Over CVs for Startup...

NIC Islamabad hosts Founder Institute session for Cohort 4 highlighting the importance of co-founders, aligned values, and intentional hiring in building successful startups

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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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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.

Investment Boosts KalPay’s Mission to Provide Inclusive Finance Across...

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KalPay, a Shariah-compliant fintech platform, secures investment to expand access to education and essential products financing for Pakistan’s underbanked communities.

Techapolis Hosts Comprehensive Fundraising Workshop In Karachi To Empower...

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Techapolis organizes “All About Fundraising” session in Karachi, offering startup founders hands-on training to refine pitch decks, enhance storytelling, and engage investors effectively for successful capital raising.

Uplift AI Secures $3.5M Funding to Expand Advanced Voice Technology in Pakistan

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 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.

Genius World Inclusive School System Receives 1 Million PKR...

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Genius World Inclusive School System in Hyderabad moves closer to opening its first dedicated Therapy Room with a 1 Million PKR donation from Yousuf Mamsa and Donate Pakistan, promoting inclusive education

Accelerate Prosperity Joins 7th Investor Summit to Support Inclusive...

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Accelerate Prosperity, an AKDN Initiative, participates in the 7th Investor Summit, offering investment and strategic support to startups focused on sustainable and inclusive growth.

Ecosystem

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.

NIC Islamabad Partners With Accelerate Prosperity to Support Cohort 5 Startups

Meta Description: NIC Islamabad announces Accelerate Prosperity - An AKDN Initiative as Community Outreach Partner for Cohort 5, providing mentorship, resources, and growth opportunities for early-stage startups.

NIC Karachi Startup Stellisys Founder Rajiv Pardhan Lohana Shares Insights on Dharti TV

NIC Karachi startup Stellisys founder Rajiv Pardhan Lohana appeared on Morning with Dharti, discussing mentorship, incubation support, and technology-driven growth within the NIC Karachi ecosystem.

Traction

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.

Indus Esports Championship Opens Free Fire Registrations With PKR 4.5 Million Prize Pool

Indus Esports Championship announces Free Fire competition with a PKR 4.5 million prize pool, as registrations close on January 25, 2026.

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

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.

Hanif Rahman Engages with PQC Labs and HostyAI on AI and Blockchain Innovations

AI Scientist Hanif Rahman from University of Oxford & Virgin Media UK met with startups PQC Labs and HostyAI to discuss emerging AI trends, blockchain applications, and research-driven startup growth.

OPEN Global President Tariq Khan Engages Karachi Startup Community on Global Entrepreneurship

Tariq Khan, President of OPEN Global, shared insights on scaling startups internationally, connecting entrepreneurs with investors, and fostering global collaborations during his visit to hashtag#NICKarachi.

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

OmuzBOX Advances With Investment and Support From Accelerate Prosperity Tajikistan

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

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.

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.

Uplift AI Secures $3.5M Funding to Expand Advanced Voice Technology in Pakistan

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.

Cloud Credit Sprint Launches for Startups at Indus AI Week 2026 in Islamabad

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 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.

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