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NIC Karachi Connects Startups with Bykea COO Rafiq Malik in Online Mentorship Session

National Incubation Center Karachi hosted an online coaching session featuring Rafiq Malik, COO and Co-Founder of Bykea, offering startup founders strategic guidance, practical insights, and actionable direction to scale their ventures.

Mobilink Bank and Aangan Launch BiBi App for Breast Cancer Awareness in Pakistan

Mobilink Bank has launched the BiBi App, developed by women led startup Aangan, to improve breast cancer awareness and access to health information for women in Pakistan.

CEGA Cohort 2 Orientation Launches Gaming and Animation Startups in Karachi

CEGA Cohort 2 orientation will introduce selected startups to structured incubation, mentorship, and production support for gaming and animation ventures in Karachi.

AeroFusion 2026 Invites FYP Students to Compete for PKR 200,000 Prize in Pakistan

AeroFusion 2026 is accepting applications for AeroHack and Research Showcase, offering students mentorship, industry exposure and cash prizes for final year projects.

Pakistani Startup Haprow Joins HASAN.VC Accelerator Cohort 4 in Singapore 

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.

NIC Hyderabad Startups Launch EarthRenewal.AI AquaGrid And Sairaab With AI Solutions For Agriculture And Urban Systems

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 Launches Sindh Acceleration Program with IBA CED and Sapphire Consulting Services

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 Opens Applications for Rawalpindi Incubation Center with Zero Equity Model

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.

CEGA Opens Cohort 2 Incubation for Founders and Creators in Gaming and Animation

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.

NIC Peshawar How to Startup Session — Orbit Ventures and IGDA Pakistan Mentor Early-Stage Founders

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.

NIC Karachi Hosts Startup Lean Canvas Session with Sheikh Hammad Amjad

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 Targets MENAP Founders with Startup Platform Amid 225% Funding Growth

Qaflah, a bootstrapped startup platform, provides MENAP founders with tools, investor access, and co-founder matchmaking as regional funding rises sharply in 2025.

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Tencent Cloud and Tapmad Partner to Deliver Football Tournament Streaming

Tencent Cloud and tapmad partnered to deliver seamless streaming for a global football tournament in Pakistan, supporting over 7 million concurrent viewers with 99 percent uptime through Cloud Streaming Services, CDN, and Media Processing Service.

Pakistan Gaming and Animation Startups Pitch at FuturePlay Investor Summit

Pakistan's gaming and animation startups pitched to local and global investors at CEGA's FuturePlay Investor Summit in Karachi, with Sony joining as Creative Tech Partner and applications for Cohort 3 opening September 2026.

Hungry Boys Startup Brings Batch Delivery to Students

Hungry Boys, a FoodTech startup founded by Maratib Ali Lashari, is making food delivery more accessible for students and underserved communities through a batch-delivery model, now serving over 800 active monthly users.