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NICAT Opens Applications for Cohort 8 Aerospace Startups

NICAT has opened applications for Cohort 8, inviting aerospace and deep tech founders, researchers, and engineers to access funding, mentorship, and state-of-the-art facilities, backed by Ignite, NETSOL Technologies, NASTP, Air University, and PAC Kamra.

Cya Later Launches Smart Networking App in Pakistan

Abdul Muqsit Abbasi has launched Cya Later, a smart networking utility designed to help entrepreneurs, executives, and investors organize, remember, and manage meaningful professional connections from events and conferences. Join the waitlist at cyalater.app.

NIC Islamabad Founder Institute Hosts Customer Development Session

NIC Islamabad's Founder Institute is hosting a Customer Development session on June 23, 2026, led by mentors Ali Moeen of ezBike, Moon Aamir of Innoval Technologies, and Sarfraz Arshad of ToyCycle, teaching founders how to identify customer pain points and validate hypotheses before over-investing in the wrong direction.

CITADEL Hosts Cohort 2 Orientation and Founders Meet 2026 

CITADEL is hosting Cohort 2 Orientation and The Founders Meet 2026 on June 23, 2026, in Islamabad, featuring founder panels, alumni sessions, startup speed connect, and the official onboarding of Cohort 2 founders. Register and view the agenda at the official links.

SEIC Startup HUMRAHI Launches Carpool Platform for Students 

HUMRAHI, founded by Muhammad Tashkeel Pasha and incubated at Sindh Enterprise Incubation Center, is a carpool platform connecting university students and workers traveling the same routes, reducing commuting costs and offering a smarter alternative to costly solo travel.

IU CORE Startup The Brave Next Joins Sindh Acceleration Program

The Brave Next, a startup incubated at IU CORE at Iqra University, has secured a place in the Sindh Acceleration Program led by IBA Center for Entrepreneurial Development, marking a significant milestone for the university's entrepreneurship programme.

NIC Islamabad Founder Institute Cohort 5 Holds Vision and Mission Session 

NIC Islamabad's Founder Institute Cohort 5 completed its first curriculum session on Vision and Mission on June 16, 2026, led by mentors Colin Howes of Series-A, Zibber Mohiuddin of Panasian Group, and Raza Afzal of Truck It In, challenging founders to define the purpose behind their ventures.

Sindh Enterprise Incubation Center Opens Cohort 2 Applications 

Sindh Enterprise Incubation Center has opened applications for Cohort 2, inviting early-stage founders ready to move from idea to action to apply via info@seic.ac.pk or at seic.ac.pk/register for structured startup support and direction.

IU CORE Hosts Cohort 4 Pitch Deck Round at Iqra University on June 12 

Iqra University IU CORE is hosting its Cohort 4 Pitch Deck Round on June 12, 2026, at the Main Campus, where aspiring student entrepreneurs will present their startup ideas, innovations, and business visions to an audience of mentors and evaluators.

Durshal Cohort 6 Applications Now Open for Tech Startups

Durshal has opened applications for Cohort 6, inviting tech-driven startups and entrepreneurs to apply before June 8, 2026, for access to mentorship, co-working space, networking, and investment opportunities.

NIC Peshawar Hosts Design Thinking Session with Precision Medicine Lab Expert 

National Incubation Center Peshawar is hosting a Design Thinking curriculum session for Cohort 15 founders featuring Bilal Ahmad from Precision Medicine Lab, covering user needs discovery, assumption validation, and user-centred problem solving for startups.

NIC Hyderabad Opens Cohort 9 Applications for Startup Founders

National Incubation Center Hyderabad has opened applications for Cohort 9, with a deadline of June 30, 2026, building on a four-year track record of incubating over 200 startups that have collectively generated PKR 1 billion in revenue, secured PKR 540 million in investment, and created over 4,600 jobs.

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