NSTP has opened applications for its DEFTECH Incubation Program, in collaboration with The AKD Group UK, for startups in defence and dual-use technology.

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.

NIC Karachi will host a session with Tariq Khan, Clinical Professor at New York University and President of OPEN Global, on using market research and AI to build winning startups on August 11, 2026.

Pakistan and Japan agreed to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence, Web3, and digital technologies at a startup innovation event organized by the Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo and the Asia Web3 Alliance Japan.

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.