Pakistani AI robotics startup Haprow has been selected for HASAN.VC Accelerator Cohort 4, a Singapore based startup accelerator focused on scaling emerging ventures and innovation.
Three NIC Hyderabad startups EarthRenewal.AI, AquaGrid, and Sairaab have launched nationally with AI based solutions for agriculture, aquaculture, water management, and urban plantation systems.
Sindh Enterprise Development Fund has officially launched the Sindh Acceleration Program in collaboration with IBA Centre for Entrepreneurial Development and Sapphire Consulting Services, targeting startups with MVPs or early traction across Sindh.
Accelerate Punjab, a Government of Punjab initiative, has opened applications for the Rawalpindi Incubation Center, offering selected startups free office space, legal consultation, monthly stipends, mentorship, and funding access under a zero equity model. The deadline is May 15.
The Center of Excellence in Gaming and Animation has announced that Cohort 2 of its incubation program is beginning soon, inviting a new wave of founders, creators, and builders to turn ideas into products and concepts into ventures.
National Incubation Center Peshawar hosted a How to Startup session featuring Kelly Pang from Orbit Ventures and Muhammad Hilal from IGDA Pakistan, offering early-stage founders practical guidance on idea validation, market understanding, and building with purpose.
National Incubation Center Karachi is hosting a Startup Lean Canvas Model Primary Track Session on 5th May 2026, led by Sheikh Hammad Amjad, to help founders structure their startup ideas and define clear business models
Qaflah, a bootstrapped startup platform, provides MENAP founders with tools, investor access, and co-founder matchmaking as regional funding rises sharply in 2025.
Accelerate Prosperity, backed by German Cooperation and KfW, has extended the application deadline for its U.Solve Education program to 4th May 2026, offering post-revenue education startups in Pakistan tailored business support and subsidised loans of up to $200,000.
Freelancely, billed as Pakistan's first freelancer community and networking platform, is launching its beta version on May 1, 2026, connecting freelancers, information technology professionals, and ecommerce experts across cities.
Solana Frontier Hackathon by Colosseum has opened its Pakistan track, offering mentorship, community support, and grants of up to PKR 2 million for blockchain developers and startups.
National Incubation Center Karachi has officially welcomed 37 startups to its Foundry 2026 program, covering artificial intelligence, climate technology, education technology, fintech, and several other sectors.
Lumen Technologies will acquire cloud networking startup Alkira for $475 million in an all cash deal aimed at expanding cloud and artificial intelligence networking capabilities.
Applications for the National Idea Bank Hackathon will close on May 30, offering participants mentorship, networking, coaching and pre incubation opportunities.
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.