NIC Islamabad has opened applications for Cohort 6, inviting founders building startups with the ambition to scale to access mentorship, funding and strategic connections.

NIC Islamabad has launched Azadi Pitch, inviting founders across Pakistan to submit a 79-second video on how their startup solves a national challenge, ahead of a live pitch event on August 13, 2026.

Strydex Robotics unveiled its latest walking assist device, STRYDER v3.1, at RAS Expo 2026, Pakistan's largest robotics exhibition, connecting with organisations across robotics, healthcare, and innovation, including Fauji Foundation, Bioniks, and Pakistan Startup Fund.

Founder Institute Cohort 5 held a Legal and Equity session for founders, featuring Mariam Saleem of HP|FKM and Hassan Mufti of Mufti Law, covering legal structures, equity distribution, founder agreements, and intellectual property.

NIC Islamabad is hiring a Junior Program Associate for its Incubation Program, offering fresh graduates and early-career professionals hands-on exposure to founders, mentors, and startup incubation coordination in an on-site, full-time role based in Islamabad.

National Incubation Center Islamabad hosted its Steering Committee Meeting on June 4, 2026, chaired by Lt Gen Anwar Ali Hyder of Fauji Foundation, reviewing two years of performance, introducing NIC 3.0, and discussing the future direction of Pakistan's entrepreneurial ecosystem with leaders from Hashoo Group, Telenor Pakistan, and CyberVision.

NIC Islamabad hosted Major General Muhammad Aneeq Ur Rehman Malik and Fauji Foundation delegation to showcase its startup ecosystem, innovation initiatives, and potential for future partnerships.