Pakistan's startup ecosystem has been ranked fourth fastest growing in Asia Pacific for 2026, with NSTP contributing over 9,000 jobs and PKR 20 billion in startup funding.
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.
A delegation from Pakistan Digital Authority, led by Vice Chairperson Mohammad J Sear, visited NSTP at NUST to discuss potential collaboration on innovation, entrepreneurship, digital governance, and startup ecosystem development.
NUST National Science and Technology Park has welcomed over 30 startups to the Cohort 6 orientation of Hatch 8, with Director NSTP Engineer Amer Sheikh emphasising persistence and consistency as the defining traits of successful founders.
Pakistan's startup ecosystem has been ranked fourth fastest growing in Asia Pacific for 2026, with NSTP contributing over 9,000 jobs and PKR 20 billion in startup funding.
NIC Faisalabad's Project Director visited Multan universities under the NICF on Wheels initiative, meeting deans, ORIC directors, and researchers to explore innovation and entrepreneurship collaboration.
NIC Hyderabad is hosting an interactive session with IBA Karachi's Yumna Iftikhar on building, validating, and pitching a business, exploring commercial potential and effective pitching.