NIC Karachi has graduated 28 startups from Cohort 13, marking another milestone in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem with founders advancing toward growth and scale.
NIC Peshawar showcased Cohort 15 pitching activity, highlighting startup ideas, founder engagement, and early-stage innovation under its incubation program.
APSUP and SEE Pakistan have opened applications for the World Startup Championship 2026, offering startups a chance to pitch globally and win up to $10,000. Deadline is June 1, 2026.
ICCBS Technology Park and Technology Incubation Center, University of Karachi will host a Founders Meetup on 29 April 2026, bringing together early-stage founders and innovators.
NIC Peshawar will host Orbit Connect, a networking event bringing together founders, investors, and ecosystem builders to explore collaboration and startup opportunities in Pakistan.
Startup Muslim Global spotlights the growing role of AI agents in finance operations, as startups adopt automation to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
GSMA Innovation Fund, supported by UKAid, continues to drive traction in Pakistan by supporting AI and emerging technology solutions with global impact potential.
National Incubation Center Hyderabad continues to support startups through its “Carve Your Niche” initiative, focusing on mentorship, idea validation, and founder development.
Superteam Pakistan continues to spotlight emerging tech talent and ecosystem growth, showcasing initiatives that support developers and startup builders in Pakistan.
PIXS 2026 concludes with a national finale featuring export-ready startups from across Pakistan, promoting innovation and strengthening the country’s global trade ecosystem.
Canberra-based Faz Australia, co-founded by Pakistani-origin entrepreneur Atif Nisar and doctor Maria Iftikhar, has secured a pilot contract with ACT Health for its artificial intelligence medical scribe platform MedTalk, marking a major milestone for the Pakistani diaspora in Australian healthtech.
Pakistan's female-led telemedicine startup Sehat Kahani has been featured in a Harvard case study, recognising its model of connecting patients to doctors through technology as a benchmark for digital health innovation in emerging markets.
Ignite has launched the first industry consultation under the Sovereign Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Initiative, aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s national AI ecosystem through collaboration.
Pakistan is accelerating artificial intelligence adoption in its startup ecosystem as NIC Karachi graduates 28 startups and reports over 440 incubated ventures, jobs, and investments.
NIC Karachi has graduated 28 startups from Cohort 13, marking another milestone in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem with founders advancing toward growth and scale.