NIC Islamabad conducts a due diligence session under its Investor Readiness Workshop to help startups prepare for investment and upcoming investor engagements.
National Incubation Center Karachi concluded the third Pakistan Investor Lab on March 26, 2026, with the second day covering valuation techniques, risk management, due diligence, legal considerations, and portfolio exit strategies.
National Incubation Center Islamabad held the third day of its Investor Readiness Workshop, with the session dedicated to financial modelling and valuation — two...
National Incubation Center Islamabad held the second day of its Investor Readiness Workshop, with Haseeb Shaikh leading a session on due diligence, data rooms, and what investors look for after expressing interest in a startup
National Incubation Center Islamabad held the second day of its Investor Readiness Workshop, with Haseeb Shaikh leading a session on due diligence, data rooms, and what investors look for after expressing interest in a startup
Ignite — National Technology Fund has extended the Expression of Interest deadline for pre-qualification of firms to establish and manage the Pakistan Venture Fund, with the new submission deadline set for April 23, 2026.
Paklaunch hosted a meetup in New York City bringing together Pakistani founders, operators, and builders for an evening of networking, collaboration, and cross-border startup conversations.
National Incubation Center Karachi concluded the third Pakistan Investor Lab on March 26, 2026, with the second day covering valuation techniques, risk management, due diligence, legal considerations, and portfolio exit strategies.
National Incubation Center hosted a War Room session led by Bilal Farooq Khan, helping startups refine their pitch decks and understand investor expectations ahead of an upcoming Investor Summit.
MA7 Ventures founders Murat Abdrakhmanov and Yelzhan Kushekbayev delivered a keynote at the Kyrgyz Venture Summit on March 25, 2026, sharing data-backed insights on artificial intelligence investment trends, token economics, and the decline of traditional SaaS models.
NICAT is hosting a live online session on March 31, 2026, featuring Flat6Labs experts Maha Khannoussi and Faten Aissi, covering investment readiness, accelerator positioning, and international collaborations for startups.
National Incubation Center Islamabad is set to hold the final judging round for its fifth cohort from April 6 to 8, 2026, with over 40 ecosystem leaders evaluating startups on their readiness to scale, withstand pressure, and attract capital.
National Incubation Center Karachi has announced 36 startups for its 15th cohort, spanning cybersecurity, fintech, industrial automation, women-led ventures, and other emerging sectors.
Orbit Ventures is hosting a Demo Day in partnership with NIC Karachi and NIC Peshawar, supported by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication and Ignite, spotlighting early-stage startups across SaaS, HR Tech, EdTech, and more.
National Incubation Center Islamabad has issued a final call for applications to its Accelerator Program, offering startups up to PKR 5 million in grant funding, global mentorship, and investor readiness support. The deadline is April 5, 2026.
The Women in Tech Accelerator for Pakistan has opened applications for its next cohort, offering capacity-building, mentorship, ecosystem access, and funded validation for women-led businesses ready to scale.
Veon and GSMA's Mobile for Development Foundation have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly fund Pakistani tech startups through JazzWorld, focusing on ventures with measurable social, economic, and climate impact.
NIC Islamabad Investor Summit 2026 offers curated access to growth-stage startups and investors, creating a closed-door environment for high-potential investment opportunities.
Galaxefi and Zayn.VC have joined Pakistan Investor Summit 2026 – 12th Edition, contributing to a network of VCs, angels, and industry leaders supporting founders shaping the country’s future economy.
Pakistan Investor Summit 2026 brings together Gen Pak, Meezan Group, KPMG, Gobi Partners, and other key investors to support founders and strengthen the startup ecosystem.
NIC Karachi announces the 3rd edition of Pakistan Investor Lab, a 2-day program offering hands-on training in startup investing, valuation, and deal-making on March 25–26, 2026.
Women in Tech Accelerator is now accepting applications in Pakistan, offering mentorship, strategy support, and financial access to help women-led startups scale.
Pakistani accessibility startup ConnectHear wins the Mobile Frontier Award at 4YFN 2026 held during MWC Barcelona, gaining recognition from the global tech community.
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 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.
NIC Islamabad conducts a due diligence session under its Investor Readiness Workshop to help startups prepare for investment and upcoming investor engagements.
National Incubation Center Lahore has announced a strategic partnership with Tech Horizons Venture to help Pakistani startups scale into Saudi Arabia through soft landing programs, investor networking, and joint ecosystem initiatives.
NIC Karachi announces five startups selected for its acceleration program powered by Orbit Ventures, offering mentorship, investor access, and market validation.
Daftarkhwan Boulevard hosted a networking evening with SUNRATE, bringing together founders, freelancers, and information technology service providers to discuss managing cross-border payments while building globally from Pakistan.
CEO of The Office of AI and advisor to CM Punjab, Alimdar, connected with Mubariz Siddiqui, Pakistan’s leading startup and VC lawyer, to discuss AI, investment, and the future of Punjab’s tech ecosystem.
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.
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 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.
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 maps climate crisis, opportunity, and systemic barriers in Pakistan, offering six reforms to unlock the country’s climate innovation potential.
Senator Sarmad Ali discussed the challenges and opportunities in shaping Pakistan’s global image at NIC Islamabad’s Distinguished Speaker Series, emphasizing perception, media narratives, and youth influence.
Paklaunch UNConference 2026 in Islamabad will host prominent founders and industry leaders including Saad Idrees, Irfan Wahab Khan, Kassim Shroff, Huma Fakhar, Abdul Rafay Gadit, and Shoaib Zahid Malik.
NIC Islamabad organizes an in-person storytelling workshop with venture builder Samar Hasan to help incubated startups craft compelling narratives and communicate value to investors.
Dr. Saleem Shazad and his wife Dilsoroor have co-founded Posturepro Care Physical Therapy in Gilgit-Baltistan, addressing the lack of accessible physiotherapy services for patients who previously had to travel to bigger cities for basic care.
A team from Karachi School of Business and Leadership has won the CFA Institute Research Challenge Sub-Regional Competition 2026, qualifying for the Asia Pacific Regional Semi-Final round.
Paklaunch will host Ali Moiz for an exclusive online launch of his new book 3 Startups, 40 Pivots on March 24, featuring a fireside conversation on startup lessons, pivots, and fundraising.
Paklaunch hosts a webinar with Samar Abbas, Co-Founder and CEO of Temporal Technologies, discussing his journey building a tech unicorn valued at $5 billion.
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.
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.
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 evolved from a DVD-by-mail service into a global entertainment powerhouse through streaming, data-driven decisions, and original content innovation.
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.
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.
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.