SafetyX Pro, a startup from IU CORE Cohort IV at Iqra University, has been selected among the top 12 finalists for the Startup World Cup Regional Final during B Acceleration Week at the BAT B Accelerator Tower, marking a significant international milestone for the university's entrepreneurship programme.

Dr Muhammad Umair Arif, Founder of The Disrupt Labs and NIC Karachi mentor, appeared on Digital 365 News morning show Rise and Shine to discuss startups, artificial intelligence, mobile security, and cybersecurity awareness for everyday users.

NSTP organised a Cube 8 Focus Group featuring Adnan Shaffi, Founder and CEO of PriceOye, bringing together 17 plus founders for practical insights on customer acquisition, sales execution, NPS-driven growth, and building scalable startup ecosystems.

Hallar Azad, founder of CEGA-incubated startup Mixeal, has been elected as a Board Member of IGDA Pakistan's Karachi Chapter, joining four other members across Lahore and Islamabad in a new board that will support Pakistan's game development ecosystem.

NIC Faisalabad is hosting a Gather and Grow session on July 7, 2026, featuring Sharjeel Shahab, Founder of Lemon Leads, covering software sales, outbound strategy, pipeline building, and creating predictable sales systems for startup founders.

CEGA, the Center of Excellence for Gaming and Animation, has trained over 1,600 creators since its November launch, working toward a national target of 10,000 trained professionals and 200 plus startups incubated in creative technologies, backed by Ignite National Technology Fund.

Vector, a Pathfinder CITADEL startup co-founded and led by Maaz Ali Nadeem, is advising companies worldwide on AI-led transformation after securing a spot at the Startup Showcase at Davos through CITADEL's network.

Rehan Botejue, Co-Founder and President of NIC Karachi Cohort 5 startup Ticket Wala, joined Ammar Habib Khan on Dawn News English's All Things Money to discuss how Pakistan's ticketing and event industry has evolved through digital innovation.

Muhammad Umair Arif, founder of NIC Karachi Cohort 12 startup The Disrupt Labs, was featured on ARY News morning show Bakhabar Savera discussing the importance of AI education in schools and preparing students for an AI-driven future.

CEGA has spotlighted three Karachi startups, Imagine World, TuPack, and Sabz Film, ahead of FUTUREPLAY Investor Summit 2026 on July 9, showcasing ventures in gaming, technology, and animated storytelling within Pakistan's creative economy.

SafetyX Pro, a NIC Islamabad startup, has been selected to participate in B Acceleration Week 2026 in Bilbao, Spain, and secured a place in the Startup World Cup Regional Final at BAT B Accelerator Tower, showcasing AI-powered industrial safety solutions on a global stage.

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.