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.

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.