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

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

Pakistan and China signed five MoUs at the Guangzhou Investment Forum, covering electric vehicles, battery manufacturing, and medical tourism.

Paklaunch is hosting a networking meetup in Dubai on September 2, bringing together founders, investors, and operators from the GCC region.

NayaPay and CYBERNET Co-Founder Danish Lakhani will join Paklaunch UNConference'26.2 in New York, bringing together global investors and founders for two days of discussions.

Uzbekistan and Pakistan held talks to expand cooperation in digital technologies, artificial intelligence, IT services exports, and startup ecosystem connections.

Pathfinder CITADEL will exhibit at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh from August 31 to September 3, connecting with founders, investors, and technology leaders.

Niya Summit, a global startup summit for the Muslim economy, will take place at Computer History Museum in Silicon Valley on August 29, featuring founders, investors, and an AI focused track.

OPEN Global will hold its Annual Women's Conference on November 19, focused on the well-being and resilience of women entrepreneurs, held virtually.

The U.S. Embassy and APSUP hosted a forum in Islamabad connecting Pakistani entrepreneurs with U.S. market opportunities, featuring speakers from NUST, Superior University, and angel investor Scott Fox.

Startup Bangladesh Limited has launched a $33 million Fund of Funds designed to work alongside BSIC, a $35 million fund backed by 39 commercial banks.