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EcoRoh Opens Applications for 8-Week Green Business Acceleration Program

EcoRoh, an eight-week acceleration program for entrepreneurs building environmentally friendly products and services, has opened applications with a deadline of May 20, 2026.
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Epic Angels Announces Final Seats for Women-Only Angel Investing Fundamentals Masterclass

Epic Angels has opened final registrations for its Angel Investing Fundamentals Masterclass, a five-session programme designed to help women learn startup investing, due diligence, and valuation.
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Sualeh Asif Featured on Forbes Billionaires List After Cursor AI Startup Success

Pakistani entrepreneur Sualeh Asif has been featured on Forbes for his role in Cursor AI, a fast-growing coding startup valued at over $29 billion with global enterprise adoption.
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SpaceX Eyes $60 Billion Acquisition of AI Coding Startup Cursor

SpaceX has secured an option to acquire AI startup Cursor for $60 billion or pay $10 billion for a strategic partnership, as it expands its AI ambitions ahead of a potential IPO.
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Jeff Bezos Nears $10 Billion Funding Round for AI Lab Project Prometheus at $38 Billion Valuation

Jeff Bezos’ AI startup Project Prometheus is close to raising $10 billion in a funding round that could value the company at around $38 billion, according to Financial Times.
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Luma and Wonder Project launch AI-powered Innovative Dreams production studio for hybrid filmmaking

Luma partners with Wonder Project to launch Innovative Dreams, an AI-driven production studio using real-time hybrid filmmaking for films on Prime Video.
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Kyrgyz Venture Summit Highlights AI Trends and Startup Investment in Central Eurasia

Kyrgyz Venture Summit gathers founders, investors, and policymakers to discuss AI trends, venture capital flows, and startup growth across Central Eurasia.
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Ukraine launches first-of-its-kind AI defence programme giving startups access to real battlefield data

Ukraine has launched a global-first initiative allowing startups and partners to train AI models on real battlefield data to develop autonomous defence systems and decision-support technologies.
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Top VCs forecast bigger AI-driven rounds and fewer winners in 2026 venture funding outlook

Leading venture capitalists expect higher global VC deployment, larger AI-driven funding rounds, and increased market concentration as AI reshapes startup investment trends in 2026.
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Pinterest to cut up to 15% of workforce as company shifts focus toward AI-powered products

Pinterest plans to lay off nearly 15% of its staff as it reallocates resources toward AI initiatives, including AI shopping tools and personalized recommendation systems.
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NEOM Level Up gaming accelerator expands with largest-ever cohort of Saudi game studios

NEOM’s Level Up accelerator selects five Saudi game studios for funding and mentorship, marking its largest cycle yet under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 gaming strategy.
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UCL AI startup Faculty becomes first UK tech unicorn of 2026 after $1B Accenture acquisition

Accenture acquires UCL-founded AI startup Faculty in a $1 billion deal, marking it as the first UK tech unicorn of 2026 and expanding enterprise AI capabilities.
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SEIC Innovation Fellowship 2026 Extends Deadline for Student Applications in Pakistan

Applications for SEIC Innovation Fellowship Program 2026 have been extended until May 13, offering students a 6 month campus embedded startup experience in Karachi.
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CEGA Cohort 2 Orientation Launches Gaming and Animation Startups in Karachi

CEGA Cohort 2 orientation will introduce selected startups to structured incubation, mentorship, and production support for gaming and animation ventures in Karachi.
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AeroFusion 2026 Invites FYP Students to Compete for PKR 200,000 Prize in Pakistan

AeroFusion 2026 is accepting applications for AeroHack and Research Showcase, offering students mentorship, industry exposure and cash prizes for final year projects.
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NIC Karachi Launches Advisory Councils for Startup Mentorship and Strategic Guidance 

National Incubation Center Karachi has introduced sector specific advisory councils to provide startups with structured guidance, mentorship and professional networks.