The LCE Slingshot Accelerator Programme welcomed its third cohort of 15 startups to an orientation at LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship, spanning edtech, AI, healthtech and agriculture.

NIC Faisalabad startup Zarai Mandi has signed an MoU with the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences to build closer industry-academia ties in agriculture technology.

WISE Lab Cohort 1's final judging round has wrapped, with 45 women founders pitching ventures across Deep Tech, Generative AI, Climate Tech and more before 15 global industry experts.

NIC Islamabad has extended its Cohort 6 application deadline to 24 September 2026, giving founders in AI, HealthTech, FinTech, and other sectors one more chance to apply.

NIC Faisalabad is inviting applications for its Founder Institute Program, a global pre-seed accelerator offering structured mentorship, industry connections, and global exposure for ambitious founders.

NIC Hyderabad will host the Azadi Awards 2026 on August 13, recognising founders across categories including e-commerce, fintech, agritech, edtech, health tech and AI.

A UNIDO delegation, alongside representatives from Yunus Environment Hub, visited NIC Karachi to engage with founders building in ClimateTech, AgriTech, and Renewable Energy, exploring collaboration opportunities with Project Director Syed Azfar Hussain.

NIC Faisalabad startups showcased products at Day 1 of the Faisalabad Expo, engaging with visitors and industry stakeholders, with visits from Punjab CM advisor Ali Dar and University of Agriculture Faisalabad VC Dr Zulfiqar.

Dr Khalid Mahmood, Founder of SAWIE Ecosystems, credits NIC Faisalabad's Founder Institute programme and mentorship for helping transform his AgriTech venture into an investment-ready business model.

NIC Karachi is inviting AgriTech and food security startups to apply for Cohort 16, offering mentorship, investor access, and industry support for founders building solutions in water management, crop protection, and sustainable farming.

NIC Faisalabad has opened applications for Cohort 9, inviting early-stage and growing AgriTech and Textile Tech startups from across Pakistan to join a founder-focused incubation programme offering mentorship, investor access, research support, and industry connections.

HICOOL 2026, the largest startup competition in China, is now open for international applications. Tech-oriented startups across 12 sectors can compete for USD 15 million in equity-free prizes, investor access, and a pathway into Beijing's startup ecosystem. Deadline: April 14, 2026.