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NEIC Cohort 2 | NUTECH Entrepreneur and Incubation Centre Selects 10 Startups 2026

NUTECH Entrepreneur and Incubation Centre has announced the selection of 10 startups for its second cohort, spanning a diverse range of sectors including health technology, education, agriculture, and services.
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NIC Islamabad Cohort 5 Final Judging Round | April 2026 Startup Pitch Day

National Incubation Center Islamabad is set to hold the final judging round for its fifth cohort from April 6 to 8, 2026, with over 40 ecosystem leaders evaluating startups on their readiness to scale, withstand pressure, and attract capital.
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NIC Karachi Cohort 15 | 36 Startups Selected for Incubation Program 2026

National Incubation Center Karachi has announced 36 startups for its 15th cohort, spanning cybersecurity, fintech, industrial automation, women-led ventures, and other emerging sectors.
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Orbit Ventures Demo Day 2026 | NIC Karachi & Peshawar Startups Showcase

Orbit Ventures is hosting a Demo Day in partnership with NIC Karachi and NIC Peshawar, supported by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication and Ignite, spotlighting early-stage startups across SaaS, HR Tech, EdTech, and more.
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NIC Islamabad Accelerator Program 2026 | Final Call to Apply Before April 5 Deadline

National Incubation Center Islamabad has issued a final call for applications to its Accelerator Program, offering startups up to PKR 5 million in grant funding, global mentorship, and investor readiness support. The deadline is April 5, 2026.
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Posturepro Care Physical Therapy Gilgit-Baltistan | Dr. Saleem Shazad and Dilsoroor’s Startup Story

Dr. Saleem Shazad and his wife Dilsoroor have co-founded Posturepro Care Physical Therapy in Gilgit-Baltistan, addressing the lack of accessible physiotherapy services for patients who previously had to travel to bigger cities for basic care.
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Women in Tech Accelerator Pakistan 2026 | Applications Open for Women Entrepreneurs Ready to Scale

The Women in Tech Accelerator for Pakistan has opened applications for its next cohort, offering capacity-building, mentorship, ecosystem access, and funded validation for women-led businesses ready to scale.
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World Startup Championship 2026 | SEE Pakistan Opens Applications for Startups

Applications are now open for the World Startup Championship 2026 at SEE Pakistan, offering cash prizes of up to $10,000. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2026.
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FAO Pakistan WFF Startup Innovation Awards 2026 | Youth-Led Agrifood Startups Apply Now

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pakistan is calling on youth-led startups to apply for the World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards 2026, offering up to $20,000 in prizes. The deadline is April 1, 2026.
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OrthoCare is Transforming Rehabilitation in Pakistan Through AI and 3D Orthotics

Alaina Haroon, founder of OrthoCare Pakistan, is transforming rehabilitation with AI-driven and 3D-printed solutions, offering integrated care for patients with physical disabilities.
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Synergy Bootcamp Gilgit Opens Applications to Support Early-Stage Entrepreneurs

Applications are now open for Synergy Bootcamp Gilgit, a pre-incubation program offering training, mentorship, and co-working access for aspiring entrepreneurs across Gilgit division. Deadline is April 12, 2026.
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NIC Islamabad Cohort Explores Strategic Storytelling with Samar Hasan to Elevate Startup Narratives

Founders at NIC Islamabad deepened their storytelling skills with Samar Hasan, learning to craft customer and investor-centric narratives to communicate impact and scale.
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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.
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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.
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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.