Sky Technology and Innovations, a startup incubated under NSTP’s Cube 8 program, is building solutions across artificial intelligence, computer vision, and intelligent automation, giving a window into the kind of deep tech work coming out of Pakistan’s National Science and Technology Park. Founder Muzamil Shahzad has been sharing details of the company’s journey, offering a look at how the startup is approaching problems at the intersection of AI and automated systems, an area that continues to draw attention as Pakistan’s tech ecosystem pushes beyond consumer software into more technically demanding territory.
Cube 8 is one of NSTP’s incubation tracks, and startups admitted to it get access to the park’s broader infrastructure, mentorship networks, and connections tied to NUST, the university anchoring NSTP’s ecosystem. Companies working on computer vision and automation typically need more specialized support than a standard software startup, from hardware access to domain expertise, which makes the incubation environment particularly relevant to a venture like Sky Technology and Innovations as it scales its technical work.
The spotlight on Sky Technology and Innovations comes alongside a fresh call from NSTP inviting startups working in dual-use technology to apply for its program, a category that spans commercial and defense-adjacent applications and has become an increasingly active area of interest within Pakistan’s innovation landscape. The open call is backed by The AKD Group UK, adding an international dimension to the support available to applicants. Startups interested in applying have until September 6, 2026 to submit, giving founders a narrow but clear window to get in front of NSTP’s selection process.
NSTP has positioned itself as a hub for startups working on more technically complex and dual-use problems, a niche that sets it apart from incubators focused primarily on consumer-facing ventures. As founders like Muzamil Shahzad continue building out AI and automation capabilities from within Cube 8, the park’s push to attract more dual-use tech startups suggests it intends to deepen its role as a center for advanced technology development tied closely to NUST’s research and engineering base.
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