NIC Hyderabad hosted a session with Engr. Bilal Mehmood focusing on prototyping, automation and scalable product development for startups.

NIC Karachi will host a startup curriculum session on MVP development, prototyping, and product iteration featuring Imran Batoaq from YOTTABYTE.

SMEDA represented Pakistan at the 9th Meeting of D 8 SME Governmental Bodies, focusing on regional cooperation, trade facilitation and SME development initiatives.

Angel Investor, presented by SISI Al Kauthar University, aims to connect high potential startups in Pakistan with pre screened investors, mentorship access and long term business partnerships.

COMSATS University Islamabad Lahore Campus hosted a seminar on entrepreneurship, advertising and leadership featuring discussions on media trends, creativity and industry collaboration.

Former FBR chairman Shabbar Zaidi advised Pakistani startups to diversify funding strategies beyond venture capital during a session at IBA Karachi.

COMSATS University Islamabad Lahore Campus held a seminar on entrepreneurship and advertising featuring Ahmed Kapadia, highlighting creativity, leadership, and industry experience.

CEGA has introduced a free co working space for founders, developers and creators featuring GPU nodes, testing labs, meeting pods and flexible work facilities.

NICAT startups will receive 20 percent Odoo discount, referral benefits, and two weeks free access to ERP tools under a new initiative supporting founders in Pakistan.

NIC Peshawar will host a Vision Validation session with Sabahat Bokhari on May 12, focusing on helping startups refine ideas and align with market needs.

National Incubation Center Peshawar is hosting a curriculum session on Go to Market Strategies on May 11, 2026, featuring Saad Raja from Eddiy, covering product positioning, launch strategies, and reaching the right customers.

National Incubation Center Karachi is hosting a fireside chat on May 12, 2026, featuring Waqar Shah, Founder and CEO of Superbutler.ai, covering cross-border collaboration, Japan's startup ecosystem, investment opportunities, and scaling into a five trillion dollar economy.