Muhammad Bilal Abbasi, chief executive officer of Ignite National Technology Fund, presented a Certificate of Completion to OSquare, a Cohort 15 startup of National Incubation Center Karachi, for successfully completing the Bridge Start Program. The certificate was awarded during LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, where OSquare represented Pakistan on an international stage, showcased its innovation, and engaged with the global technology ecosystem.
The Bridge Start Program is an initiative launched by Ignite designed to give Pakistani startups structured exposure to international markets, mentorship, and investor networks. Completion of the program signals that OSquare has met a defined set of milestones tied to readiness for cross border growth, a distinction that carries weight for startups seeking to establish themselves beyond Pakistan’s domestic market.
National Incubation Center Karachi extended its congratulations to OSquare as the startup continues to build its presence on the global stage, describing the milestone as reflective of the innovation, ambition, and entrepreneurial spirit cultivated within its cohorts. The center operates under funding from Ignite National Technology Fund, itself operating under Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, and has positioned itself around a mandate of helping startups scale and create impact beyond Pakistan’s borders.
The recognition at LEAP 2026 adds to a growing list of moments this year where Pakistani startups incubated through the NIC network have used major international platforms to mark formal progress, ranging from program completions to signed partnerships and market entries. Institutional backers including Tech Destination Pakistan, Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, LMKT, LuckyOne Mall, and Orbit Ventures were acknowledged alongside the milestone.
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