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Digital Roshni Initiative Introduces Outdoor Learning Pods To Expand Access To Digital Education In Islamabad

Ministry of IT and Telecom and Ignite will establish two outdoor Digital Learning Pods in Islamabad to provide free Urdu based digital education for children, women, youth, persons with disabilities and the transgender community under the Digital Roshni initiative.

IBA Karachi Celebrates Invent for the Greater Good Challenge 2025 Winners Driving Youth Innovation in Pakistan

PakDigit x SMIU Conduct Affiliate Program Interviews to Empower Youth in Digital Innovation

Sindh Youth Science & Tech Festival 2025 Set to Inspire Innovation in Karachi

investments

TouchPro+ Raises $4M Seed Funding as Amtech Systems Deploys 1,500 Interactive Displays Across Pakistan’s Schools

TouchPro+ secures $4M seed funding while Amtech Systems finances and installs 1,500 interactive displays worth up to Rs.1.3 billion across Pakistan, enabling affordable smart classroom adoption through a 0% installment program.

Dost Raises £6M Series A To Launch AI Financial Automation In UK Market

Farmdar Receives ADB Ventures Investment to Scale AI and Satellite-Based Agriculture Across Asia

Indus Valley Capital Secures First Exit with AI Startup Jams Acquired by OpenAI

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Women-Led Startups From Gilgit-Baltistan & Chitral Advance Through Intensive Entrepreneurship Training

Women-led and co-led startups from Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral complete two intensive 4-day entrepreneurship chapters, gaining skills in design thinking, business modeling, market sizing, marketing, sales, and pitching, with the program now moving into advisory, mentorship, and investment consideration.

Startup Weekend Lahore 2025 at LUMS Highlights FutureTech Innovations in Blockchain, Web3, and AI

HBL and Visa Empower Women Entrepreneurs with $10,000 Grant Under ‘She’s Next Pakistan’ Programme

Pakistani Startups Invited to Exhibit at ELEVATE 2025 in Riyadh for Free, SPPC & Voice of Startup Pakistan Collaboration

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Women-Led Startups From Gilgit-Baltistan & Chitral Advance Through Intensive Entrepreneurship Training

Women-led and co-led startups from Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral complete two intensive 4-day entrepreneurship chapters, gaining skills in design thinking, business modeling, market sizing, marketing, sales, and pitching, with the program now moving into advisory, mentorship, and investment consideration.

Startup Weekend Lahore 2025 at LUMS Highlights FutureTech Innovations in Blockchain, Web3, and AI

Startup Weekend Lahore 2025, hosted by CeDAR at LUMS, brought together innovators, mentors, and investors to develop FutureTech solutions in Blockchain, Web3, Fintech, and AI, fostering Pakistan’s growing startup ecosystem.

HBL and Visa Empower Women Entrepreneurs with $10,000 Grant Under ‘She’s Next Pakistan’ Programme

HBL and Visa have launched ‘She’s Next Pakistan’, a programme offering a $10,000 grant to support and empower women entrepreneurs, driving inclusive economic growth and financial innovation across Pakistan.

Pakistani Startups Invited to Exhibit at ELEVATE 2025 in Riyadh for Free, SPPC & Voice of Startup Pakistan Collaboration

ELEVATE 2025, hosted by SPPC in collaboration with Voice of Startup Pakistan, invites Pakistani startups to exhibit in Riyadh for free, offering global exposure, investor networking, and live pitching opportunities.

investments

TouchPro+ Raises $4M Seed Funding as Amtech Systems Deploys 1,500 Interactive Displays Across Pakistan’s Schools

TouchPro+ secures $4M seed funding while Amtech Systems finances and installs 1,500 interactive displays worth up to Rs.1.3 billion across Pakistan, enabling affordable smart classroom adoption through a 0% installment program.

Dost Raises £6M Series A To Launch AI Financial Automation In UK Market

AI finance startup Dost raises £6M Series A funding led by Octopus Ventures to launch in the UK, aiming to automate invoice processing and boost finance team productivity.

Farmdar Receives ADB Ventures Investment to Scale AI and Satellite-Based Agriculture Across Asia

Farmdar secures strategic investment from ADB Ventures to scale its AI and satellite-powered agriculture solutions across South and Southeast Asia, supporting farmers, agribusinesses, and financial institutions with high-accuracy crop insights.

Indus Valley Capital Secures First Exit with AI Startup Jams Acquired by OpenAI

Indus Valley Capital marks its first exit as AI startup Jams, founded by Pakistani entrepreneurs Asad Awan and Hamza Aftab, joins OpenAI—highlighting the VC’s success in backing global Pakistani founders and expanding its investment model.

fresh

Digital Roshni Initiative Introduces Outdoor Learning Pods To Expand Access To Digital Education In Islamabad

Ministry of IT and Telecom and Ignite will establish two outdoor Digital Learning Pods in Islamabad to provide free Urdu based digital education for children, women, youth, persons with disabilities and the transgender community under the Digital Roshni initiative.

IBA Karachi Celebrates Invent for the Greater Good Challenge 2025 Winners Driving Youth Innovation in Pakistan

IBA Karachi’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Development honors the winners of the Invent for the Greater Good Challenge 2025, highlighting youth-led innovation supported by coaches, judges, collaborators, and industry partners.

PakDigit x SMIU Conduct Affiliate Program Interviews to Empower Youth in Digital Innovation

PakDigit Solutions, in collaboration with SMIU, held interviews for the PakDigit x SMIU Affiliate Program, engaging passionate youth eager to build digital skills and drive innovation in Pakistan.

Sindh Youth Science & Tech Festival 2025 Set to Inspire Innovation in Karachi

Sindh’s Directorate of Youth Affairs has announced the Sindh Youth Science & Tech Festival 2025, inviting young innovators aged 15–29 to showcase projects in science and technology. Winners will receive prizes up to Rs. 100,000.
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Fresh

Digital Roshni Initiative Introduces Outdoor Learning Pods To Expand Access To Digital Education In Islamabad

Ministry of IT and Telecom and Ignite will establish two outdoor Digital Learning Pods in Islamabad to provide free Urdu based digital education for children, women, youth, persons with disabilities and the transgender community under the Digital Roshni initiative.
Traction

myco.io Secures ICC Broadcast Master Rights Agreement for Pakistan Through 2027

myco.io becomes the International Cricket Council Broadcast MRA holder for Pakistan until 2027, partnering with Tamasha, PTV Sports, Geo Super, ARY Zap and tapmad for nationwide streaming and broadcast distribution.
Ecosystem

Indus Valley Capital Sponsors 50 Underrepresented Founders for +92Disrupt Karachi by Katalyst Labs

Indus Valley Capital is sponsoring 50 underrepresented founders to attend +92Disrupt Karachi by Katalyst Labs, offering access, speed consults, and potential follow-up with its investment team. Applications open until December 2.
Traction

Mobility Platform Marks 20 Million Safe Commutes as User Milestone Reflects Deep Impact

A mobility startup celebrates achieving 20 million completed commutes, highlighting the milestone as a meaningful achievement centered on safety, affordability, and team-driven progress rather than vanity metrics.
People

She’s Next Hosts Online Session With Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui on Navigating the First Steps of Entrepreneurship as a Woman

She’s Next features polly & other stories Founder Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui in an online session on Nov 26, 2025, discussing the first steps of starting up as a woman in Pakistan.

Fresh

Digital Roshni Initiative Introduces Outdoor Learning Pods To Expand Access To Digital Education In Islamabad

Ministry of IT and Telecom and Ignite will establish two outdoor Digital Learning Pods in Islamabad to provide free Urdu based digital education for children, women, youth, persons with disabilities and the transgender community under the Digital Roshni initiative.
Traction

myco.io Secures ICC Broadcast Master Rights Agreement for Pakistan Through 2027

myco.io becomes the International Cricket Council Broadcast MRA holder for Pakistan until 2027, partnering with Tamasha, PTV Sports, Geo Super, ARY Zap and tapmad for nationwide streaming and broadcast distribution.
Ecosystem

Indus Valley Capital Sponsors 50 Underrepresented Founders for +92Disrupt Karachi by Katalyst Labs

Indus Valley Capital is sponsoring 50 underrepresented founders to attend +92Disrupt Karachi by Katalyst Labs, offering access, speed consults, and potential follow-up with its investment team. Applications open until December 2.
Traction

Mobility Platform Marks 20 Million Safe Commutes as User Milestone Reflects Deep Impact

A mobility startup celebrates achieving 20 million completed commutes, highlighting the milestone as a meaningful achievement centered on safety, affordability, and team-driven progress rather than vanity metrics.
People

She’s Next Hosts Online Session With Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui on Navigating the First Steps of Entrepreneurship as a Woman

She’s Next features polly & other stories Founder Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui in an online session on Nov 26, 2025, discussing the first steps of starting up as a woman in Pakistan.
Ecosystem

BridgeStart Global Gateway Opens Direct Path for Pakistani Startups to Join Top International Accelerators

BridgeStart Global Gateway enables Pakistani startups to connect directly with leading international accelerators, offering global immersion, mentorship, and cross-border market access with no prior admission required.

innovation ecosystem

Traction

myco.io Secures ICC Broadcast Master Rights Agreement for Pakistan Through 2027

myco.io becomes the International Cricket Council Broadcast MRA holder for Pakistan until 2027, partnering with Tamasha, PTV Sports, Geo Super, ARY Zap and tapmad for nationwide streaming and broadcast distribution.
Ecosystem

Indus Valley Capital Sponsors 50 Underrepresented Founders for +92Disrupt Karachi by Katalyst Labs

Indus Valley Capital is sponsoring 50 underrepresented founders to attend +92Disrupt Karachi by Katalyst Labs, offering access, speed consults, and potential follow-up with its investment team. Applications open until December 2.
Traction

Mobility Platform Marks 20 Million Safe Commutes as User Milestone Reflects Deep Impact

A mobility startup celebrates achieving 20 million completed commutes, highlighting the milestone as a meaningful achievement centered on safety, affordability, and team-driven progress rather than vanity metrics.
People

She’s Next Hosts Online Session With Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui on Navigating the First Steps of Entrepreneurship as a Woman

She’s Next features polly & other stories Founder Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui in an online session on Nov 26, 2025, discussing the first steps of starting up as a woman in Pakistan.
Ecosystem

BridgeStart Global Gateway Opens Direct Path for Pakistani Startups to Join Top International Accelerators

BridgeStart Global Gateway enables Pakistani startups to connect directly with leading international accelerators, offering global immersion, mentorship, and cross-border market access with no prior admission required.

Traction

Traction

Mobility Platform Marks 20 Million Safe Commutes as User Milestone Reflects Deep Impact

A mobility startup celebrates achieving 20 million completed commutes, highlighting the milestone as a meaningful achievement centered on safety, affordability, and team-driven progress rather than vanity metrics.
People

She’s Next Hosts Online Session With Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui on Navigating the First Steps of Entrepreneurship as a Woman

She’s Next features polly & other stories Founder Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui in an online session on Nov 26, 2025, discussing the first steps of starting up as a woman in Pakistan.
Ecosystem

Indus Valley Capital Sponsors 50 Underrepresented Founders for +92Disrupt Karachi by Katalyst Labs

Indus Valley Capital is sponsoring 50 underrepresented founders to attend +92Disrupt Karachi by Katalyst Labs, offering access, speed consults, and potential follow-up with its investment team. Applications open until December 2.
Ecosystem

BridgeStart Global Gateway Opens Direct Path for Pakistani Startups to Join Top International Accelerators

BridgeStart Global Gateway enables Pakistani startups to connect directly with leading international accelerators, offering global immersion, mentorship, and cross-border market access with no prior admission required.
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Investments

Fresh

Digital Roshni Initiative Introduces Outdoor Learning Pods To Expand Access To Digital Education In Islamabad

Ministry of IT and Telecom and Ignite will establish two outdoor Digital Learning Pods in Islamabad to provide free Urdu based digital education for children, women, youth, persons with disabilities and the transgender community under the Digital Roshni initiative.
Traction

myco.io Secures ICC Broadcast Master Rights Agreement for Pakistan Through 2027

myco.io becomes the International Cricket Council Broadcast MRA holder for Pakistan until 2027, partnering with Tamasha, PTV Sports, Geo Super, ARY Zap and tapmad for nationwide streaming and broadcast distribution.
Ecosystem

Indus Valley Capital Sponsors 50 Underrepresented Founders for +92Disrupt Karachi by Katalyst Labs

Indus Valley Capital is sponsoring 50 underrepresented founders to attend +92Disrupt Karachi by Katalyst Labs, offering access, speed consults, and potential follow-up with its investment team. Applications open until December 2.
Traction

Mobility Platform Marks 20 Million Safe Commutes as User Milestone Reflects Deep Impact

A mobility startup celebrates achieving 20 million completed commutes, highlighting the milestone as a meaningful achievement centered on safety, affordability, and team-driven progress rather than vanity metrics.
People

She’s Next Hosts Online Session With Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui on Navigating the First Steps of Entrepreneurship as a Woman

She’s Next features polly & other stories Founder Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui in an online session on Nov 26, 2025, discussing the first steps of starting up as a woman in Pakistan.
Ecosystem

BridgeStart Global Gateway Opens Direct Path for Pakistani Startups to Join Top International Accelerators

BridgeStart Global Gateway enables Pakistani startups to connect directly with leading international accelerators, offering global immersion, mentorship, and cross-border market access with no prior admission required.
LaunchPad

Women-Led Startups From Gilgit-Baltistan & Chitral Advance Through Intensive Entrepreneurship Training

Women-led and co-led startups from Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral complete two intensive 4-day entrepreneurship chapters, gaining skills in design thinking, business modeling, market sizing, marketing, sales, and pitching, with the program now moving into advisory, mentorship, and investment consideration.
Traction

Devsinc Acquires Datics AI to Build Pakistan’s Most Comprehensive AI and Digital Transformation Powerhouse

Devsinc acquires Datics AI in its third major deal of 2025, bringing advanced machine learning, predictive analytics, and agentic AI capabilities under one umbrella to strengthen Pakistan’s global footprint in enterprise data and AI solutions.
Fresh

IBA Karachi Celebrates Invent for the Greater Good Challenge 2025 Winners Driving Youth Innovation in Pakistan

IBA Karachi’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Development honors the winners of the Invent for the Greater Good Challenge 2025, highlighting youth-led innovation supported by coaches, judges, collaborators, and industry partners.
Partnerships

The Ecosystem Antidote: Invest2Innovate Presents BuildUp 2025 – A Festival for the Founder’s Soul

This November 29th, BuildUp 2025, organized by invest2innovate (i2i), promises to be that rare, essential space. Set against the creative backdrop of District19 in Karachi, the full-day event is designed as a deep, human-centered experience that recognizes the community and collaboration as the true engine of Pakistan's entrepreneurial spirit.
Investments

TouchPro+ Raises $4M Seed Funding as Amtech Systems Deploys 1,500 Interactive Displays Across Pakistan’s Schools

TouchPro+ secures $4M seed funding while Amtech Systems finances and installs 1,500 interactive displays worth up to Rs.1.3 billion across Pakistan, enabling affordable smart classroom adoption through a 0% installment program.
Policy

Women-Led Businesses Receive Over Rs. 24 Billion in Financing as SBP Expands National Entrepreneurship Outreach

Women-led enterprises in Pakistan secured more than Rs. 24 billion in financing over the past year, with SBP expanding nationwide outreach, mentorship, and entrepreneurship support ahead of Pakistan Women Entrepreneurship Day 2025.
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