KSBL Entrepreneurship Society held its inaugural ELXR 26 hackathon, challenging students to build local alternatives to imported enterprise software, with over 100 applicants and PKR 425,000 in prizes.
IBA CEDIR hosted a session with Fatiq B. Khursheed teaching SAP founders which metrics investors actually evaluate, including MRR, cohort retention, CAC payback and burn multiple
Ignite, the National Technology Fund, has partnered with a Mobilink Bank-led consortium including CyberVision International to establish National Incubation Center Sialkot, supporting up to 25 startups annually across AI, Industry 4.0, health technologies, and digital commerce.
Pathfinder Citadel has opened applications for PARWAAZ, its National Tech Fellowship offering hands-on training in AI, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Web3 and Blockchain, with expert mentorship, capstone projects, and career-focused development for aspiring tech professionals.
Accelerate Prosperity will host the Kyrgyz Venture Summit on March 25 at Technopark, bringing together startups, investors, and global organizations to explore Central Eurasia’s tech ecosystem.
Pathfinder CITADEL announces the Jeddah Startup Challenge 2026, inviting Pakistani and OIC startups to showcase innovations in AI, FinTech, HealthTech, ClimateTech, and more at the WEF Spring Meetings, Jeddah.
NIC Hyderabad invites founders and builders to apply for Indus AI Week 2026, a platform to explore practical AI applications, network, and shape the future of technology in Pakistan. Applications close 28th January 2026.
Saad Ghufran Siddiqui, founder of Edversity, is transforming Pakistan’s EdTech landscape through AI, Blockchain, and Web3, representing the nation at the CITADEL Davos Startup Challenge 2026.
NIC Islamabad participated in ITCN Asia Lahore, highlighting startups CallRolin and Najoomi Technologies while connecting with Pakistan’s tech ecosystem and supporting early-stage founders.
Venture fund backs Echooo AI, an AI-driven influencer marketing platform in Pakistan, enabling brands to run data-driven campaigns while empowering micro and nano influencers with consistent opportunities.
Invest2Innovate’s AI for Business Growth event, supported by Visa Foundation, showcased hands-on AI workflows, expert panels, and skill-building programs for Pakistan’s workforce.
NIC Islamabad invites startup founders to an exclusive session with Hashim Syed, AI GTM Lead at Google Cloud, exploring agentic AI opportunities and actionable strategies for startups.
Join Zain Jeewanjee at NIC Karachi for an interactive session on building, scaling, and leading startups globally, leveraging AI, cloud, and founder strategies.
Innovate Lab: AI for Founders is a hands-on 6-day workshop helping early-stage startups integrate AI into sales, marketing, operations, and decision-making, enhancing growth without burnout.
KSBL Entrepreneurship Society held its inaugural ELXR 26 hackathon, challenging students to build local alternatives to imported enterprise software, with over 100 applicants and PKR 425,000 in prizes.
IBA CEDIR hosted a session with Fatiq B. Khursheed teaching SAP founders which metrics investors actually evaluate, including MRR, cohort retention, CAC payback and burn multiple
SEDF, with UNIDO under the EU-funded PAIDAR Programme, held an Enterprise Grant Awareness Session in Thatta, bringing together over 100 entrepreneurs and SMEs to learn about grant eligibility and applications.
Elevate kicked off its Entrepreneurship Track with a session on customer development and market research, supported by S&P Global, giving participants an introduction to understanding customers and building with purpose.