Startup Universe Pakistan 2025 launches a free four-week online programme for early-stage tech startups founded by Pakistanis worldwide, offering expert mentorship, education and community for the November cohort.
Startup Weekend Lahore 2025 returns to LUMS from November 7–9 under the theme “FutureTech,” bringing together entrepreneurs, developers, and innovators to build startups in blockchain, fintech, AI, and digital inclusion.
Applications are now open for the Aurora Tech Awards 2025, an international recognition platform celebrating women founders leading impactful tech startups. Female entrepreneurs can apply through the official link for fast-track consideration.
National Incubation Center Lahore opens applications for Cohort 3, offering PKR 5 million grants, U.S. exposure, and mentorship to Pakistan’s next wave of entrepreneurs.
Lahore-based LCE has launched its Slingshot Acceleration Programme 2025 to help growth-stage startups scale smarter with tailored mentorship, industry workshops, and investor access. Applications are open until October 30, 2025.
Ignite National Technology Fund is set to launch the Women Innovation and Startup Empowerment Lab (WISE Lab) in Islamabad, offering incubation space, nationwide training, and grants of up to Rs. 2 million for women-led startups.
Uplift AI is launching Pakistan’s first Voice AI Hack Week with mentorship from Amazon, Apple, and Google engineers. Participants will compete for a YC interview, $50K in credits, and exclusive voice AI tools.
PakAngels has launched applications for Startups Cohort-III, offering early-stage ventures in Pakistan the chance to become investment-ready with guidance from Silicon Valley veterans.
SBP has announced the Business Idea Competition as part of Pakistan Women Entrepreneurship Day 2025, inviting women entrepreneurs to submit innovative ideas by November 5, 2025.
CITADEL Davos Startup Challenge 2026 invites Pakistan’s top startups in AI, FinTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, ClimateTech, and DeepTech to compete for global visibility, mentorship, and investor access at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
NIC Karachi held the final pitching session for Cohort 15 on March 13, 2026, bringing together industry leaders and experts to evaluate innovative startups competing for incubation.
Pakistani startups ExoFarm (Algoryte), VR Combat Simulator, and Kashmeta showcased gaming, VR, and metaverse innovations at Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2026 in San Francisco, highlighting Pakistan’s growing game development ecosystem.
Paklaunch hosts a webinar with Samar Abbas, Co-Founder and CEO of Temporal Technologies, discussing his journey building a tech unicorn valued at $5 billion.
Pakistan Single Window showcases digital trade solutions at WE-Exhibit 2026 in Sialkot, promoting e-commerce adoption and cross-border trade opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
Pakistani accessibility startup ConnectHear wins the Mobile Frontier Award at 4YFN 2026 held during MWC Barcelona, gaining recognition from the global tech community.