NIC Karachi celebrates a significant achievement as Saba Nisar, founder of Saheli – Pregnancy Tracker and an alumna of Cohort 14, has been awarded the WomenTech Network Global Female Founder Rising Star Award. This recognition from a global community of 150,000 women in technology underscores Saba’s dedication to empowering women through digital health solutions and marks an inspiring milestone for Pakistan’s startup ecosystem.
Saheli was founded with the mission of providing women with a digital platform that understands their bodies, their journeys, and their unique health needs. By combining technology and user-focused design, the startup has created a pregnancy tracker that offers personalized guidance, tracking, and support for expecting mothers, filling a critical gap in women’s healthcare solutions.
Being recognized internationally demonstrates the impact of Saheli beyond Pakistan, highlighting how local innovation can reach global relevance. The WomenTech Network award celebrates Saba’s vision, resilience, and commitment to leveraging technology to address critical challenges in women’s health. This acknowledgment places Saheli alongside other leading female-founded tech companies worldwide, providing the startup with increased visibility, networking opportunities, and access to a broader ecosystem of investors, mentors, and collaborators.
For NIC Karachi, Saba’s achievement reinforces the importance of incubation programs in nurturing early-stage entrepreneurs, offering them the tools, mentorship, and support needed to scale their solutions globally. Cohort 14 alumni like Saba exemplify how structured support, combined with an innovative mindset, can propel startups to international recognition and influence.
The award is also a significant inspiration for women entrepreneurs across Pakistan, showcasing how female founders can excel in the tech industry and make meaningful contributions to societal challenges. Saba Nisar’s journey demonstrates that with determination, innovation, and access to supportive networks, startups focused on health tech can thrive and achieve global impact.
As Saheli continues to grow and refine its platform, this recognition is expected to open doors for partnerships, collaborations, and additional opportunities to expand its offerings and reach more women. The startup’s success story highlights the transformative potential of technology in addressing healthcare needs while fostering a culture of female-led innovation within Pakistan’s broader entrepreneurial landscape.
Saba Nisar’s WomenTech Network Rising Star Award is not only a personal achievement but a reflection of the emerging strength and potential of Pakistan’s tech ecosystem. NIC Karachi and the local startup community celebrate this honor, looking forward to the continued growth and global success of Saheli and other innovative ventures dedicated to empowering women.
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