NSTP concluded its 27th Selection Board, with 25 shortlisted startups presenting business models from over 50 applicants.

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

NSTP hosted investor Christy Wang and startup coach Shumaisa Rehman for a pitch round with Cube 8 startups Neosyss and Brainstorm Robotics.

A 25-member HEC-NAHE delegation of vice chancellors and senior officials visited National Science and Technology Park at NUST on August 18 to explore its entrepreneurship ecosystem.

NUST Pro-Rector Dr Rizwan Riaz met with OPEN Global President Tariq Khan to explore collaboration and global linkages for Pakistan's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Flymate CEO Kanda Lu visited NUST from August 12 to 15 to explore the university's research capabilities and engage with NSTP defense technology companies.

Major General Muhammad Ali Khan, Pro Rector Planning and Resources at NUST, visited the National Science and Technology Park where Director Amer Sheikh briefed him on the incubation and research initiatives underway at the facility.

NSTP at NUST and The AKD Group UK have signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement to build Pakistan's first globally connected Defense Technology Incubation and early stage Investment Platform, connecting startups to international investors and OEMs.

A California delegation including officials from the State Treasurer's office visited NSTP, learning that resident startups have attracted over 2 million dollars in US venture capital investment.

NSTP hosted over 150 participants from National Workshop Balochistan, including students, faculty, and government officers, for a national exposure visit to Pakistan's technology and innovation ecosystem.

NSTP Director Engineer Amer Sheikh welcomed US Embassy Political Officer David Morrison to NSTP for a visit showcasing the park's innovation ecosystem and R&D infrastructure, building on existing collaboration including the Rising Star Startup Competition and PUAN knowledge-sharing sessions

NSTP hosted Kelsey Ng, Innovation Ecosystem Development Manager from the Hong Kong Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park, for a visit exploring incubation linkages, research engagement, and pilot collaboration initiatives between both innovation ecosystems.