Pakistan’s Q4 2025 startup deal flow showed fewer cheques but stronger signals, with wedding-tech, alternative capital, angel funds, exits, and women founders shaping the ecosystem ahead of 2026.

NIC Karachi signs MoU with WE Asia to document and showcase the journeys of women-led startups, promoting visibility, innovation, and regional recognition for female founders in Pakistan’s tech ecosystem.

HBL and Visa have launched ‘She’s Next Pakistan’, a programme offering a $10,000 grant to support and empower women entrepreneurs, driving inclusive economic growth and financial innovation across Pakistan.

COLABS partners with Gobi Partners to host “Founders’ Pizza & Pitch” in Karachi, offering early-stage entrepreneurs and AI builders mentorship, networking, and feedback opportunities in a relaxed, founder-friendly setting.

Applications are now open for the Aurora Tech Awards 2025, an international recognition platform celebrating women founders leading impactful tech startups. Female entrepreneurs can apply through the official link for fast-track consideration.

Standard Chartered Pakistan’s Women in Tech Accelerator, in collaboration with Village Capital and INNOVentures Global, has selected 10 female-led startups to receive PKR 1 million each for scaling and validation.

Husool and SheCan launch Herizon, a free 4-day conference in Karachi for female student-led startups, offering mentorship, workshops, and startup growth support.