Monis Rahman left Intel to build Rozee in Lahore, becoming widely credited as the founder behind Pakistan's first startup to raise venture capital, with a 2 million dollar round in 2007.
Mian Zahid Hussain has urged MoIP, SBP, FBR, and SECP to jointly establish a central SME registry and uniform definition, following SBP's revised classification thresholds effective July 16, 2026.
Telipano, a NIC Karachi startup incubated in Cohort 16, is transforming how businesses showcase properties, venues, and commercial spaces through immersive 3D and 360 degree virtual tour experiences that build customer trust and enable interactive exploration from anywhere.
NIC Karachi is hosting a How to Build a Startup Bootcamp on July 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM, featuring Abdul Wahab Malik, Co-Founder of Aitisal, sharing practical insights on idea validation, product building, product-market fit, and avoiding common founder mistakes.
NIC Karachi is hosting a curriculum session on Crafting Powerful Pitches on July 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM, featuring Nidhal Shaikh, Founder and CMO of TouchGrass Agency, covering startup storytelling, corporate communication, investor-ready decks, and practical pitching formats.
NIC Karachi is set to host a curriculum session on intellectual property protection featuring Shaikh Rashid Alam of Brands Foundation, covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, and brand protection strategies.
NIC Karachi Campus Ambassador Saif Ali conducted a Cohort 16 induction and awareness session for students of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, introducing them to the startup ecosystem and entrepreneurial opportunities available through NIC Karachi.
Ali Sajjad, Founder of IZAK 10 Corporation and NIC Karachi Cohort 12 alumnus, shares how the incubation ecosystem helped him build a customer contact management platform serving customer service, sales, compliance, and anti-money laundering teams with smarter workflows.
NIC Karachi Campus Ambassador Ali Irfan conducted an online Cohort 16 induction and awareness session for Iqra University students, introducing them to the NIC Karachi ecosystem, startup journey, and entrepreneurial opportunities available through the incubation programme.
NeuraGeek, founded by Haider Qaizar H and incubated at NIC Karachi Cohort 16, is building an AI-powered personalised learning platform aligned with leading academic boards including CAIE, AQA, SAT, and Edexcel, helping students unlock their full academic potential.
NIC Karachi Campus Ambassador Fateema Amin conducted an online Cohort 16 induction and awareness session for Habib University students, introducing them to the NIC Karachi ecosystem, startup journey, and entrepreneurial opportunities available through the incubation programme.
NIC Karachi's team visited the Department of Economics and Management Sciences at NED University of Engineering and Technology to introduce students to Cohort 16 and share how the incubation programme supports aspiring entrepreneurs in building scalable startups.
National Incubation Center Karachi has opened applications for Cohort 16, inviting startups working in cybersecurity, fintech, and industrial automation to apply for incubation support, mentorship, and access to a thriving innovation ecosystem.
Monis Rahman left Intel to build Rozee in Lahore, becoming widely credited as the founder behind Pakistan's first startup to raise venture capital, with a 2 million dollar round in 2007.
Mian Zahid Hussain has urged MoIP, SBP, FBR, and SECP to jointly establish a central SME registry and uniform definition, following SBP's revised classification thresholds effective July 16, 2026.
The Ignite-managed Pakistan Startup Fund has begun hiring an air travel agency for FY27, with 39 startups funded this year and nearly 250 applications under review.
CXO Connect 2026, in collaboration with StartUPulse, is bringing together founders, CXOs, and business leaders on August 15 to build strategies and partnerships shaping the future of leadership.