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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.

NIC Karachi Opens Cohort 16 Applications for Tech Startups

National Incubation Center Karachi has opened applications for Cohort 16, inviting startups working in cybersecurity, fintech, and industrial automation to apply for incubation support, mentorship, and access to a thriving innovation ecosystem.

Smart Entrepreneur Society Hosts First Annual SES Women Summit 2026 in Karachi

Smart Entrepreneur Society is hosting the first annual SES Women Summit 2026 on May 23, 2026, at DHA Suffa University Karachi, featuring spotlight sessions with Abeer Saleem Gul of Dubai International Chamber and Seema Danish of Kidspreneur Club on women leadership, innovation, and youth development.

NIC Peshawar Cohort 15 Completes Business Model Canvas Session with Cynia Ejaz

National Incubation Center Peshawar Cohort 15 founders completed a hands-on Business Model Canvas curriculum session with Cynia Ejaz, exploring customer segments, value propositions, revenue streams, and growth pathways to build stronger business foundations.

League of Launchers Season 2 Opens for Eight Week AI Accelerator Bootcamp in Pakistan

League of Launchers Season 2, an eight-week AI accelerator bootcamp by Change Mechanics and Startupdotpk, is now open for free applications, offering early-stage founders mentorship, hands-on startup building experience, and a chance to win PKR 100,000.

National Incubation Center Hyderabad Opens Cohort 9 Applications for Startup Founders

National Incubation Center Hyderabad has opened applications for Cohort 9, inviting startup founders to apply for access to mentorship, investor connections, and a community built to help early-stage ventures grow and scale.

NIC Faisalabad Cohort 8 Joins Financial Literacy Session by CA Muhammad Zeeshan Abid

National Incubation Center Faisalabad hosted a Financial Literacy session for Cohort 8 founders, led by Muhammad Zeeshan Abid, Fellow Chartered Accountant and Partner at Parker Russell AJS Chartered Accountants, covering cash flow, budgeting, and investment readiness.

NIC Peshawar Hosts Business Model Canvas Curriculum Session for Cohort 15

National Incubation Center Peshawar's Cohort 15 participated in a curriculum session on the Business Model Canvas led by Cynia Ejaz from Telenor, helping founders structure their value proposition, revenue streams, and customer segments for sustainable growth.

NIC Peshawar Cohort 15 Hosts Vision Validation Curriculum Session with Sabahat Bokhari of Rookridge Ventures

National Incubation Center Peshawar's Cohort 15 founders participated in a curriculum session on Vision Validation led by Sabahat Bokhari from Rookridge Ventures, focusing on testing assumptions and aligning startup direction with real market needs.

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