Pakistan’s AI startup ImagineArt ranks third worldwide with its ImagineArt 1.5 text-to-image model, achieving $23M ARR and competing with major global AI platforms in marketing and creative tools.
Startups at Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 have raised $2.45 billion in funding and generated $1.36 billion in revenue, reflecting the UAE’s growing global influence in technology, AI, fintech, and life sciences.
InnoVista launches International HAICKATHON 2025 in Pakistan alongside global editions in Berlin, London, New York and more; participants from across the world will compete in a Grand Finale in Islamabad on November 8–9.
Ignite – National Technology Fund proudly represents Pakistan at TechCrunch 2025 in San Francisco, showcasing four groundbreaking startups in AI, fintech, and safety innovation.
Startup Universe Pakistan 2025 launches a free four-week online programme for early-stage tech startups founded by Pakistanis worldwide, offering expert mentorship, education and community for the November cohort.
Startup Weekend Lahore 2025 returns to LUMS from November 7–9 under the theme “FutureTech,” bringing together entrepreneurs, developers, and innovators to build startups in blockchain, fintech, AI, and digital inclusion.
Pakistan Pavilion debuts at Expand North Star 2025 in Dubai, showcasing local startups and digital innovation across fintech, AI, and e-commerce, connecting Pakistani entrepreneurs with global investors and partners.
Malaysian venture capital firm Gobi Partners has expressed interest in investing in Pakistan’s digital, fintech, and e-commerce sectors following a meeting between Co-Founder Thomas G. Tsao and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Kuala Lumpur.
CITADEL, in partnership with P@SHA, has launched the Davos Startup Challenge 2026, offering Pakistan’s top startups a chance to pitch at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
The Ministry of Investment Saudi Arabia (MISA) has launched the Startup Saudi Program to support entrepreneurial companies, innovators, and investors through institutional support, incentive schemes, and global networking.
CITADEL Davos Startup Challenge 2026 invites Pakistan’s top startups in AI, FinTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, ClimateTech, and DeepTech to compete for global visibility, mentorship, and investor access at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Ignite, in collaboration with TDAP, calls for Pakistani startups to apply for GITEX | Expand North Star 2025 in Dubai, offering global exposure, investor access, and mentorship opportunities.