IBA-CED and Sapphire Consulting Services have partnered to launch Sindh’s first government-supported startup accelerator, backed by SEDF, to empower local entrepreneurs with mentorship, funding access, and business growth opportunities.

IBA Karachi’s Dr. Lalarukh Ejaz joined the jury panel for the CITADEL Pathfinder Davos Startup Challenge National Round, evaluating Pakistan’s top startups competing for a chance to represent the country at Davos 2026.

InnoVista launches International HAICKATHON 2025 in Pakistan alongside global editions in Berlin, London, New York and more; participants from across the world will compete in a Grand Finale in Islamabad on November 8–9.

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.