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BIC University of Balochistan Organizes Open House and Business Plan Competition for Startups

BIC University of Balochistan launches a three-day Open House and Business Plan Competition to prepare incubated startups for investor opportunities and enhance investment readiness.
Investments

SeedRise KP Fund Initiative Aims to Boost Startup Financing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

SeedRise KP Fund launches to address early-stage startup financing gaps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through structured capital mechanisms and ecosystem engagement.
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SBP Innovation Hub Founders’ Series Explores Startup-Led Innovation and Fintech Growth in Pakistan

The SBP Innovation Hub Founders’ Series features Syed Azfar Hussain, Project Director NIC Karachi, discussing fintech, embedded finance, platform innovation, and collaboration between regulators and startups shaping Pakistan’s digital economy.
LaunchPad

NIC Islamabad Hosts FinTech And Entrepreneurship Skills Development Session

NIC Islamabad organizes a session with Mr. Gulzar Khan from State Bank of Pakistan to guide university students on FinTech innovation, entrepreneurship skills, and opportunities in the digital economy.
Global Insights

Hub71 Startups Raise $2.45 Billion as Abu Dhabi’s Innovation Ecosystem Accelerates

Startups at Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 have raised $2.45 billion in funding and generated $1.36 billion in revenue, reflecting the UAE’s growing global influence in technology, AI, fintech, and life sciences.
Ecosystem

Pakistan Pavilion Highlights Local Startups and Innovation at Expand North Star 2025 Dubai

Pakistan Pavilion debuts at Expand North Star 2025 in Dubai, showcasing local startups and digital innovation across fintech, AI, and e-commerce, connecting Pakistani entrepreneurs with global investors and partners.
Policy

DigiKhata Receives SECP NBFC License to Expand into Digital Lending for Pakistan’s SMEs

DigiKhata has obtained an NBFC lending license from SECP, enabling it to offer regulated digital credit solutions for SMEs and MSMEs in Pakistan, expanding beyond bookkeeping and payments facilitation.
Ecosystem

PAFLA and NIC Karachi Join Forces to Empower Freelancers and Startups in Pakistan

PAFLA partners with NIC Karachi to mentor freelancers and nurture startups, enhancing Pakistan’s digital economy through training, mentorship, and entrepreneurial programs.
Ecosystem

Sapphire Consulting Services Leads Sindh Enterprise Incubation Center to Empower Startups and Entrepreneurs

Sapphire Consulting Services Pvt Ltd leads Sindh Enterprise Incubation Center, supporting entrepreneurs, nurturing startups, and driving regional innovation to build Pakistan’s digital economy.
Academy

Building a Data-Driven Future: Highlights from “Growth Hacks for Data-Driven Decisions”

NICAT, in partnership with DEMO Pakistan (SPIN-IDG), hosted a session on data-driven decision-making, exploring how digitization, analytics, and innovation are shaping Pakistan’s economic and enterprise future.
Fresh

Zindigi Freelancer Connect Kicks Off Nationwide Series Empowering Pakistan’s Freelancers

Zindigi Freelancer Connect begins its nationwide journey from Peshawar, offering skills, mentorship, and financial solutions to empower Pakistan’s 4 million-strong freelance community.
Policy

IT Ministry Plans Converting e-Rozgar Centers to Virtual Special Technology Zones

In a significant effort to boost the freelancing ecosystem in Pakistan, the Ministry of...

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LaunchPad

BIC University of Balochistan Organizes Open House and Business Plan Competition for Startups

BIC University of Balochistan launches a three-day Open House and Business Plan Competition to prepare incubated startups for investor opportunities and enhance investment readiness.
Investments

SeedRise KP Fund Initiative Aims to Boost Startup Financing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

SeedRise KP Fund launches to address early-stage startup financing gaps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through structured capital mechanisms and ecosystem engagement.
Traction

MedTalk AI by Faz Australia Wins ACT Health Pilot — Pakistani-Origin Founders Take on Clinician Burnout

Canberra-based Faz Australia, co-founded by Pakistani-origin entrepreneur Atif Nisar and doctor Maria Iftikhar, has secured a pilot contract with ACT Health for its artificial intelligence medical scribe platform MedTalk, marking a major milestone for the Pakistani diaspora in Australian healthtech.
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HICOOL 2026 Global Entrepreneurship Competition — Apply Before April 14 for USD 15 Million in Prizes

HICOOL 2026, the largest startup competition in China, is now open for international applications. Tech-oriented startups across 12 sectors can compete for USD 15 million in equity-free prizes, investor access, and a pathway into Beijing's startup ecosystem. Deadline: April 14, 2026.