CEGA has spotlighted Lahore-based studios Gameworm Studio and Glitch Games Studio ahead of FUTUREPLAY Investor Summit 2026 in Karachi on July 9, with Gameworm showcasing survival horror game Marzumai inspired by Pakistani folklore and Glitch building culturally diverse gaming experiences.

Haprow, a NIC Karachi Cohort 12 startup founded by Muhammad Ali Abbas, represented Pakistan at the 2026 Acceleration Week of the Global Youth Development Program in China, showcasing TimTim, an AI-powered social assistive robot for children with diverse learning and communication needs.

WaterGenix, a NICAT Cohort 06 startup founded by Muhammad Shahwaiz Akram, has been selected for the 2nd Islands Water Congress in Jamaica in 2027, presenting its nanomaterial-based atmospheric water harvesting system that addresses water scarcity using Superhydrophilic Photothermal Nanocapsules.

Myco.io, a Pakistan-based sports and entertainment OTT platform founded by Umair Masoom Usmani and Somair Rizvi, has appointed a new leader for its Pakistan business, with the company holding broadcast rights to ICC cricket, PSL, English Premier League, and Wimbledon, and over 7 million registered users.

FortifyERP, a NIC Karachi Cohort 8 startup transforming real estate operations through technology, has been selected for The Garage accelerator program in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, representing Pakistan's innovation ecosystem on an international platform.

NICAT has announced the results of its Cohort 6 Pitch Battle, with Sahl taking the top spot as winner and Rlabs securing the runner-up position, recognising the strongest startup pitches from the cohort.

Royella Foods, a startup incubated at National Incubation Center Faisalabad, has been awarded the UNESCO and Nestle Global Youth Grant, with founder Raees Ur Rehman invited to UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to represent the venture and Pakistan's startup ecosystem on an international platform.

NIC Islamabad hosted a fireside session with Saad Hamid, Regional Lead at Google, exploring how agentic AI systems are redefining how early-stage startups build, test, validate, and scale in the era beyond the lean startup model.

Rapid Gateway, a startup incubated at National Incubation Center Hyderabad, has become one of Pakistan's first payment gateways to enable direct stablecoin settlements for merchants, marking a significant milestone in the country's digital commerce and blockchain payments landscape.

Marham and BF Biosciences have launched SlimPossible, Pakistan's first digital clinic dedicated to obesity and weight management, offering online consultations with PMDC-verified specialists across diet, activity, and medical advice from any device nationwide.

E-Lot Park, an innovative startup incubated at Iqra University IU CORE Centre of Research and Entrepreneurship, has been selected for the NIC Karachi Foundry Program, a national platform dedicated to nurturing high-potential startups across Pakistan.

HandsOn Communicator, an emerging startup from Iqra University IU CORE Centre of Research and Entrepreneurship, has secured a place among the top 34 finalists of the Lok Sahaita STEM Talent Search Program, marking a significant milestone for student entrepreneurship at Iqra University.