Dr Faisal Kamiran, founder of Addo AI, has been honoured with the APSUP Excellence Award 2026 for Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year, presented by Governor of Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, recognising his journey from AI research and academia to building a globally impactful technology company from Pakistan.

Tariq Khan, Clinical Professor at New York University and President of OPEN Global, led a session on market research and startup building at NIC Karachi.

Founder Institute Cohort 5 held a session at NIC Islamabad on product development, with mentors discussing validation, MVPs, and the role of AI in building products.

DigitAll has opened enrollment for its eight week acceleration programme helping existing companies advance their digital transformation, with applications open until August 23.

Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja spoke at a training programme on AI for public sector leaders held at National Incubation Center Islamabad.

AIDE AI, founded by Ansar Moughis, is using artificial intelligence to automate handwritten exam assessments, having already processed over 8 million exam papers.

Ignite National Technology Fund has signed an MoU with Bilişim Vadisi to strengthen technology ties between Pakistan and Türkiye, covering startups, talent exchange, gaming, AI and innovation.

Saqib Azhar, CEO of Enablers, spoke as chief guest at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, discussing eCommerce, AI, freelancing and digital entrepreneurship with a diverse audience.

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.

NIC Faisalabad is hosting InvoZone CEO Furqan Aziz for its next Gather and Grow event on August 6, offering attendees the chance to learn from his leadership journey and explore the future of AI and software development.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi called for greater investment in IT and AI sectors at NIC Peshawar, proposing new incubation centres and a digital app to connect youth with jobs.

NIC Faisalabad startups showcased products at Day 1 of the Faisalabad Expo, engaging with visitors and industry stakeholders, with visits from Punjab CM advisor Ali Dar and University of Agriculture Faisalabad VC Dr Zulfiqar.