Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched the Spark and Elevate programme and a 20 million dollar Pakistan Venture Fund at Indus RAS Expo 2026, calling for a unified national innovation ecosystem.
Meta will train 1,000 Pakistani small businesses in AI tools, digital platforms, and online marketing through its Small Business Growth Academy, implemented by AtomCamp between August and November 2026.
Canva Community Peshawar hosted a design workshop at NIC Peshawar, bringing together designers, creators, and startup enthusiasts to explore practical design techniques and visual communication.
Accelerate Prosperity's ESO Program brought representatives from 10 Pakistani entrepreneur support organisations to Istanbul for a five-day ecosystem visit, exploring venture capital, corporate innovation, and cross-border collaboration with Turkish stakeholders.
NIC Peshawar is hosting a virtual session on Mastering the Art of Pitching on July 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM, led by Samar Hasan from Epiphany, helping Cohort 15 founders craft compelling narratives and deliver investor-ready pitches with confidence.
Accelerate Prosperity's Ambareen Baig joined Vera Solutions and Value for Women at the ANDE Pan-Asia Convening 2026 Day 3 session on Unlocking AI for Social Impact, exploring how impact organisations can structurally embed AI to optimise data, streamline operations, and scale across Asia.
Aga Khan Foundation Syria is seeking a Country Director to lead Accelerate Prosperity's work in Syria, championing investment in startups and small and growing businesses with a focus on youth and women entrepreneurs in Damascus and Salamieh. Applications close August 3, 2026.
Aga Khan Foundation USA is hosting a webinar on July 29, 2026, featuring Imran Shams, Executive Director of Accelerate Prosperity, discussing workforce development, entrepreneurship support, business incubation, mentorship, and access to financing across Central and South Asia.
Accelerate Prosperity recently completed its U.Solve Education programme, bringing together 18 high-potential education startups from across Pakistan for a three-day intensive covering investment readiness, financial planning, customer acquisition, and business model refinement, delivered in partnership with Edkasa.
Accelerate Prosperity is participating as an Ecosystem Partner of the ANDE Pan-Asia Convening 2026, themed Asia's Moment, taking place online from July 14 to 16, 2026, bringing together changemakers, investors, and ecosystem builders supporting entrepreneurship across Asia.
Students from Northern University Nowshera visited NIC Peshawar for an outreach session, gaining insights into the startup ecosystem, entrepreneurship pathways, and the support available to aspiring founders through interactive discussions and exposure to the innovation landscape.
National Incubation Center Peshawar is hosting a virtual Vertical Specific Mentoring session on June 22, 2026, with Zahid Imran from Innovation Valley, helping startup founders navigate industry-specific challenges and refine their growth strategies.
NIC Faisalabad's Investor Summit 6.0 has confirmed the participation of Fatima Gobi Ventures, Amaana Capital, New Energy Nexus, Accelerate Prosperity, and Groundup, bringing investment expertise spanning technology, agriculture, healthcare, education, and sustainable ventures to engage with Faisalabad's startups.
Accelerate Prosperity brought together teams from Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Syria, Afghanistan, and Portugal in Istanbul from June 2 to 5 for a four-day strategic workshop focused on data strategy, climate-conscious impact measurement, AI-native founder support, and geographic expansion.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched the Spark and Elevate programme and a 20 million dollar Pakistan Venture Fund at Indus RAS Expo 2026, calling for a unified national innovation ecosystem.
Meta will train 1,000 Pakistani small businesses in AI tools, digital platforms, and online marketing through its Small Business Growth Academy, implemented by AtomCamp between August and November 2026.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for a unified national innovation ecosystem at the Indus RAS Expo 2026, announcing the Spark and Elevate programme and a 20 million dollar Pakistan Venture Fund.
WISE Lab has launched applications for Cohort 1, a dedicated platform for women-led innovation and entrepreneurship in Pakistan, welcoming idea-stage and MVP-stage startups ready to build, validate, and grow with ecosystem support.