NICAT held two days of Cohort 8 final pitches, featuring startups across aerospace, defence, and deep tech presenting to a panel of judges

NIC Karachi will host a Cybersecurity Huddle Innovation Day featuring Xecurity Pulse and Xcellerate Impact, bringing together industry experts for product showcases and networking on August 13, 2026.

Ignite National Technology Fund is calling on Pakistani startups working in cybersecurity and related fields to apply for sponsorship to represent Pakistan at GISEC Global 2026 in Dubai.

NIC Karachi is inviting cybersecurity startups to apply for Cohort 16, offering mentorship, investor access, and industry support for founders working on threat detection, cloud security, digital identity, and AI security.

Paklaunch is hosting an Austin meetup on August 11 in partnership with Secure.com, connecting founders, investors, and technology leaders across Austin's innovation ecosystem, with insights into AI and cybersecurity.

OPEN Silicon Valley and ISACA San Francisco Chapter are hosting Human in the AI Loop on August 26, bringing together leaders from Oracle, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, Waymo, eBay, Docusign, Palo Alto Networks, and Salesforce to discuss how AI is reshaping the way technology is built, governed, and deployed, with a keynote fireside chat on cybersecurity leadership in the AI era.

Pathfinder Citadel's PARWAAZ National Tech Fellowship has announced four programme partners, OZI Group, BetaCodes, Socio Engineering Technologies, and GOAT, who will deliver industry-aligned training in AI, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Web3 and Blockchain.

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.

Dr Muhammad Umair Arif, Founder of The Disrupt Labs and NIC Karachi mentor, appeared on Digital 365 News morning show Rise and Shine to discuss startups, artificial intelligence, mobile security, and cybersecurity awareness for everyday users.

NIC Peshawar is hosting a virtual Zoom session on the Three Step Security Blueprint for Global Startups, led by Abdullah Nasir, Founder of iSeeWaves, covering security posture, client expectations, and international growth readiness for startup founders.

NIC Karachi is hosting a cybersecurity awareness session led by Syed Faiq Hasan of Bank Alfalah Limited on May 7, 2026, focused on helping startups identify and defend against current and emerging cyber threats.

National Incubation Center Karachi will host a multi-stakeholder consultation on 24 April, bringing together industry leaders to discuss digital infrastructure, AI, and data ecosystems in Pakistan.