OPEN Islamabad has officially launched an AI Special Interest Group bringing together founders, developers, researchers, and tech leaders to drive collaborative innovation, mentorship, and ecosystem building around artificial intelligence and responsible tech policy.

Pakistan’s startup ecosystem in 2025 entered a new phase shaped by selective funding, hybrid financing, debt-backed growth, AI innovation and institutional maturity, as startups adapted to tighter capital markets and evolving investor priorities.

Plouton AI secures a spot among 40 global startups at The Pitch by Deel Singapore finals, competing for $50,000 and entry into the global finale.

NIC Islamabad holds investor education workshop covering startup investing, valuation, due diligence, and AI opportunities in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem.

Indus AI Week 2026 brought together startups, developers, and tech partners through competitions, showcases, and gaming events focused on advancing Pakistan’s AI and digital innovation ecosystem.

NIC Peshawar’s Cohort 15 demonstrates the expanding startup ecosystem in Pakistan, attracting 511 applications from young founders across diverse sectors including AI, SaaS, EdTech, healthtech, e-commerce, and food.

NIC Peshawar hosts AI Summit during AI Indus Week, featuring startup pitches, founder stories, and panel discussions on the future of AI as Cohort 15 applications open.

NIC Islamabad has supported 80+ women-led startups across AI, FinTech, ClimateTech, SaaS, and more. Cohort 5 applications are now open, offering equity-free support, global mentorship, and investor exposure.

NIC Islamabad has announced Cys.AI Solutions as a new community partner, bringing AI-driven online safety expertise to support Cohort 5 founders through insights, collaboration, and ecosystem access.

Rehan Jalil, President & CEO of Securiti, discussed company resilience, cloud security, AI, and entrepreneurship during an exclusive fireside chat highlighting Securiti’s innovations and industry recognition.

NIC Peshawar highlights Indus AI Week 2026, bringing together founders, developers, researchers, and tech enthusiasts to foster collaboration, learning, and AI-driven innovation across Pakistan.

NIC Islamabad startups Ai Team Force, EKKO, and Edversity were selected among Top-8 at CITADEL Pakistan Davos Startup Challenge 2026, showcasing Pakistan’s innovation on a global stage.