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Nectar AI Founders Speak at OPEN Silicon Valley Forum 2026

Nectar co-founders Misbah Uraizee and Farah U. will speak at OPEN Silicon Valley Forum 2026 on building an AI startup, backed by Google Ventures and Anthropic's Anthology fund.

Girls Into VC Opens Fall 2026 Mentorship and Fellowship Applications

Girls Into VC has opened Fall 2026 applications for its Mentorship, Fellowship, and Venture Research programs, closing September 28 for women exploring careers in VC.

Ignite National Technology Fund Opens Applications For Pak US Tech Connect Mission

Ignite is inviting Pakistani startups to apply for Pak-US Tech Connect 2026, a market access mission to Silicon Valley, Dallas, Washington DC, and Chicago in October.

Paklaunch Reveals Star Studded Attendee Lineup For UNConference New York

Paklaunch has revealed the attendee lineup for UNConference'26.2, bringing over 120 founders, investors, and technology leaders including Faisal Aftab and Aatif Awan to New York.

Paklaunch Hosts First Boston Meetup For Founders And Builders

Paklaunch is hosting its first Boston Meetup, bringing founders, builders, and professionals together as the community expands its US city footprint.

Paklaunch Hosts NYC Meetup With PVARA Chairman During UNGA

Paklaunch is hosting an NYC Meetup during UNGA High-Level Week, featuring PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib as Pakistan convenes a UN dialogue on blockchain and tokenisation.

BridgeStart Pakistan Opens UK International Expansion Program Applications

BridgeStart Pakistan is accepting applications for its UK International Expansion Program, offering high-potential Pakistani startups advisory support and market access through Startupbootcamp.

OPEN Silicon Valley Hosts Hands On Founder Offsite Event For Young Professionals 

OPEN Silicon Valley is hosting a Founder Offsite in San Ramon, guiding young professionals through idea validation, AI powered building, and pitching as part of its global diaspora founder network.

BridgeStart Pakistan Partners With AWAJ to Open Japan Pathways

BridgeStart Pakistan is collaborating with Asia Web3 Alliance Japan to give selected Pakistani startups access to workshops, market expansion support, and acceleration opportunities in Japan.

Orbit Ventures Opens Applications for Sanabil Accelerator October 2026 Batch

Sanabil Accelerator by Orbit Ventures is accepting applications for its four-month pre-seed programme for MENA tech startups, starting October 2026.

Oraseya Capital Launches Launchpad Founder Residency at Dubai Silicon Oasis

Oraseya Capital has launched Launchpad, a six-month zero-cost equity-free founder residency at Dubai Silicon Oasis for idea-stage to pre-seed tech founders, offering mentorship, USD 500K plus in software credits, and fast-track access to the SANDBOX investment programme.

Pathfinder CITADEL Opens Applications for Davos Startup Challenge 2027 Event

Pathfinder CITADEL is calling startups from Pakistan and OIC countries to apply for the Davos Startup Challenge 2027 at the World Economic Forum.

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Jazz Business has partnered with LCE LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship, with LCE shortlisting startup ideas for potential integration into Jazz Business's technology foundation.

SECP Hosts Educational Visit for Islamabad Women’s Chamber of Commerce

SECP hosted an educational visit for IWCCI members, offering women entrepreneurs capacity-building sessions on regulatory compliance and company registration.

IBA CEDIR and Ignite Explore Research Commercialization Partnership

IBA CEDIR leadership met with Ignite National Technology Fund CEO Muhammad Bilal Abbasi to explore research commercialization and university-industry collaboration.