Pakistan Pavilion debuts at Expand North Star 2025 in Dubai, showcasing local startups and digital innovation across fintech, AI, and e-commerce, connecting Pakistani entrepreneurs with global investors and partners.
Startup Huddle Karachi, powered by the Global Entrepreneurship Network, launches to support local founders through mentorship, collaboration, and community-driven problem-solving for Pakistan’s growing startup ecosystem.
Bachaa Party launches registrations for Bachaapreneur 2025, a nationwide contest celebrating young entrepreneurs aged 8–14, in collaboration with NIC Karachi, NIC Pakistan, LCE at LUMS, and NIC Hyderabad.
NIC Karachi has inducted 32 startups into its Cohort 14, representing diverse sectors such as fintech, AI, and cybersecurity. The new batch will receive mentorship, funding access, and opportunities for collaboration to scale innovative solutions in Pakistan’s growing tech ecosystem.
PSW, in collaboration with TDAP, launches Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Program in Sialkot, providing mentorship, digital trade tools, and market access to support women-led businesses and promote gender-inclusive trade.
Rawalpindi Police partners with Wafi Energy to launch a petrol station built from 7,700 kg of recycled plastic, supporting the welfare of police martyrs while promoting sustainable innovation in Pakistan.
P@SHA and CITADEL have signed an MoU to collaborate on the Davos Startup Challenge 2026, creating opportunities for Pakistani startups to gain visibility, connect with investors, and represent the country at the World Economic Forum.
UN Women, with KOICA’s support, organized a Digital Startup Roundtable in Lahore under the D4WEE project, focusing on women’s digital empowerment, inclusive governance, and pathways for women-led startups.
PSW, in collaboration with TDAP’s Women Entrepreneurship Division and Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry Sialkot, hosted the Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Program to empower women with skills in cross-border trade, e-commerce, and sustainable business practices.
UNDP, NCHR, Accelerate Prosperity, OVentures, and NICAT are hosting “Rewiring Rights,” a three-day hackathon in Rawalpindi from September 26–28, 2025, engaging youth to design tech-driven solutions for judicial reform.
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.
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.
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.
Pakistan Single Window showcases digital trade solutions at WE-Exhibit 2026 in Sialkot, promoting e-commerce adoption and cross-border trade opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
Pakistani accessibility startup ConnectHear wins the Mobile Frontier Award at 4YFN 2026 held during MWC Barcelona, gaining recognition from the global tech community.