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NIC Karachi to Host 3rd Pakistan Investor Lab Focused on Angel Investing and Venture Deal-Making

NIC Karachi will host the 3rd Pakistan Investor Lab on March 25–26, a two-day program covering startup investing, valuation, due diligence, syndicates, and venture deal-making.

NIC Karachi to Host Online Session on Setting KPIs and OKRs for Startup Growth

NIC Karachi is organizing an online curriculum session on March 17 to help founders set KPIs and OKRs for growth, featuring insights from Muhammad Furqan Karim Kidwai.

Innovation in Action Podcast Series Highlights Real Stories of Entrepreneurs Building Impactful Ventures

Innovation in Action, a podcast series by Accelerate Prosperity, features entrepreneurs and founders sharing real stories of building startups, overcoming risks, and creating community impact.

NIC Karachi Hosts Final Pitching Session for Incubation Cohort 15 Startups

NIC Karachi held the final pitching session for Cohort 15 on March 13, 2026, bringing together industry leaders and experts to evaluate innovative startups competing for incubation.

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NIC Peshawar Cohort 15 Highlights Growing Startup Movement with 511...

NIC Peshawar’s Cohort 15 demonstrates the expanding startup ecosystem in Pakistan, attracting 511 applications from young founders across diverse sectors including AI, SaaS, EdTech, healthtech, e-commerce, and food.

Founder Institute Cohort 4 at NIC Islamabad Helps Early-Stage Founders...

Founder Institute Cohort 4 at NIC Islamabad is guiding early-stage founders through mentorship, validation, and startup development to transform ideas into revenue-generating businesses.

Pakistan’s Game Development Startups Showcase Innovation at GDC 2026 in...

Pakistani startups ExoFarm (Algoryte), VR Combat Simulator, and Kashmeta showcased gaming, VR, and metaverse innovations at Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2026 in San Francisco, highlighting Pakistan’s growing game development ecosystem.

NIC Peshawar Hosts Walk-In Interviews as Startups Compete for Cohort...

NIC Peshawar has begun four days of walk-in interviews where aspiring founders pitch their ideas for a chance to join Cohort 15 of its startup incubation program.

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

NIC Karachi hosted Day 3 of Cohort 15 Induction Final Pitching on March 10, 2026, where industry experts evaluated innovative startups competing for incubation.

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

NIC Karachi held the Cohort 15 Induction Action Hour Pitching on March 12, 2026, bringing together industry experts and ecosystem leaders to evaluate innovative startups competing for incubation.

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.

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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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Qureos Secures $5M Seed Funding from Prosus Ventures and...

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Dubai-headquartered AI hiring platform Qureos has raised $5 million in a seed round led by Prosus Ventures and Salica Oryx Fund, with plans to expand AI capabilities, grow its go-to-market team, and strengthen its operational presence including Pakistan.

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.

TruDoc Secures $15 Million Pre Series B Funding To Expand Digital Health Services In GCC

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.

CCP Approves Suol Innovations’ Majority Stake Acquisition in KRRAVE...

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Competition Commission of Pakistan approves Suol Innovations’ acquisition of majority shares in KRRAVE Technologies, the parent company of Karachi-based grocery delivery platform KRRAVE Mart.

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.

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Haaf Group Joins Paklaunch UNConference 2026 as Strategic Sponsor Ahead of Islamabad Event

Haaf Group - Private Limited joins Paklaunch UNConference 2026 as a strategic sponsor. The event will bring together global tech founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders in Islamabad on April 29–30.

NIC Peshawar Signs MoU with Women Chamber of Commerce to Support Women-Led Entrepreneurship

NIC Peshawar partners with Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Peshawar, to promote women-led startups, collaboration, and opportunities within Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

NIC Karachi and Orbit Ventures Host AMA Session with Kelly Pang on Scaling Startups Globally

NIC Karachi and Orbit Ventures hosted an online Ask Me Anything session with Orbit Ventures’ Senior Program Manager Kelly Pang, guiding founders on global expansion and scaling startups.

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.

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ConnectHear Wins Mobile Frontier Award at 4YFN 2026 During MWC Barcelona

Pakistani accessibility startup ConnectHear wins the Mobile Frontier Award at 4YFN 2026 held during MWC Barcelona, gaining recognition from the global tech community.

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.

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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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Paklaunch UNConference 2026 to Feature Saad Idrees, Irfan Wahab Khan, Kassim Shroff, Huma Fakhar, Abdul Rafay Gadit and Shoaib...

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 Hosts Storytelling Workshop with Samar Hasan to Help Startups Strengthen Investor Pitches

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.

Paklaunch to Host Ali Moiz for Online Launch of 3 Startups, 40 Pivots and Fireside Chat with Founders

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 Webinar with Temporal CEO Samar Abbas, Founder of $5B Tech Unicorn

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.

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.

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NIC Peshawar Cohort 15 Highlights Growing Startup Movement with 511 Applications

NIC Peshawar’s Cohort 15 demonstrates the expanding startup ecosystem in Pakistan, attracting 511 applications from young founders across diverse sectors including AI, SaaS, EdTech, healthtech, e-commerce, and food.

Founder Institute Cohort 4 at NIC Islamabad Helps Early-Stage Founders Turn Ideas into Viable Startups

Founder Institute Cohort 4 at NIC Islamabad is guiding early-stage founders through mentorship, validation, and startup development to transform ideas into revenue-generating businesses.

Paklaunch UNConference 2026 to Feature Saad Idrees, Irfan Wahab Khan, Kassim Shroff, Huma Fakhar, Abdul Rafay Gadit and Shoaib Zahid Malik

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.

Haaf Group Joins Paklaunch UNConference 2026 as Strategic Sponsor Ahead of Islamabad Event

Haaf Group - Private Limited joins Paklaunch UNConference 2026 as a strategic sponsor. The event will bring together global tech founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders in Islamabad on April 29–30.

NIC Peshawar Signs MoU with Women Chamber of Commerce to Support Women-Led Entrepreneurship

NIC Peshawar partners with Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Peshawar, to promote women-led startups, collaboration, and opportunities within Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

NIC Karachi to Host 3rd Pakistan Investor Lab Focused on Angel Investing and Venture Deal-Making

NIC Karachi will host the 3rd Pakistan Investor Lab on March 25–26, a two-day program covering startup investing, valuation, due diligence, syndicates, and venture deal-making.

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