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Elevate Launches Entrepreneurship Vertical for Aspiring Founders

Elevate has launched an Entrepreneurship Vertical for aspiring founders, offering practical insights and mentorship from experienced founders and industry experts at S&P Global and TiE Islamabad.

NICAT Cohort 8 Aerospace Startup Applications Due July 31

NICAT Cohort 8 applications close July 31, 2026, offering founders a fully funded, zero-equity 12-month incubation program with mentorship, lab access, and investor readiness support.
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Endeavor Pakistan Welcomes KamelPay Founders to Its Network

Endeavor Pakistan has welcomed KamelPay founders Ehsan Rahman, Saadaat Yaqub Bajwa, and Zishan Rahman to its network, recognising their work bringing digital financial services to migrant workers across the GCC.

CFA Pakistan 2026 Cohort of 11 Climate Businesses Announced 

The Climate Finance Accelerator Pakistan has announced its full 2026 cohort of 11 businesses spanning clean energy, transport, waste management, and financial inclusion, backed by the UK Government and implemented by DAI, building on USD 40 million in climate investment unlocked since 2022.

Abhi Named Endeavor Outlier 2026: Milestone for Pakistan Fintech

Abhi has been selected for the Endeavor Outliers 2026 program, recognizing it as one of the world's top-performing high-impact scale-ups in the fintech sector.

Accelerate Prosperity Backs EZ Wage to Enhance Financial Access for SMEs in Pakistan

Accelerate Prosperity invests in EZ Wage, an embedded finance platform enabling timely wages and financial inclusion for employees of Pakistani SMEs, fostering economic empowerment.

SBP Celebrates Pakistan Women Entrepreneurship Day 2025 To Promote Financial Inclusion

SBP-BSC Islamabad commemorates Pakistan Women Entrepreneurship Day 2025 with an expo and ceremony, highlighting support for women-led businesses and financial inclusion.

SECP Partners With Digital Banks To Streamline Corporate Accounts For Startups

SECP signs MoUs with Mobilink Microfinance Bank, Easypaisa Bank, and Raqami Islamic Digital Bank to enable same-day corporate account opening for newly registered startups, boosting financial inclusion and digital ecosystem in Pakistan.

Women-Led Businesses Receive Over Rs. 24 Billion in Financing as SBP Expands National Entrepreneurship Outreach

Women-led enterprises in Pakistan secured more than Rs. 24 billion in financing over the past year, with SBP expanding nationwide outreach, mentorship, and entrepreneurship support ahead of Pakistan Women Entrepreneurship Day 2025.

Pakistan Introduces National Women Entrepreneurship Policy for Financial Inclusion and Support

Pakistan announces National Women Entrepreneurship Policy to expand financing, mentorship, and support programs, aiming to increase women-led businesses, employment, and exports.

SECP Partners with Digital Banks to Enable Instant Corporate Account Opening for Startups

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has partnered with Mobilink Bank, Easypaisa Bank, and Raqmi Islamic Digital Bank to enable same-day corporate account opening for newly registered companies through API-based digital integration.

SECP and Digital Banks Simplify Startup Onboarding with Same-Day Corporate Account Opening

SECP signs MoUs with Mobilink Microfinance Bank, Easypaisa Bank, and Raqami Islamic Digital Bank to enable same-day corporate account opening for new companies, promoting ease of doing business and digital inclusion in Pakistan.

Pakistan to Introduce AI-Powered Platform for Women Entrepreneurs to Simplify Business and Tax Management

Pakistan’s government is set to launch an AI-powered Womenpreneurship Platform to help women entrepreneurs register businesses, manage taxes, and access training, aiming to boost women’s participation in the SME sector.

ABHI Selected for Mastercard Start Path SME Program to Scale Digital Financial Solutions

Pakistani fintech ABHI has been chosen for Mastercard’s Start Path Small and Medium Business program, joining a global cohort of startups transforming SME financial access through digital innovation.

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Elevate Launches Entrepreneurship Vertical for Aspiring Founders

Elevate has launched an Entrepreneurship Vertical for aspiring founders, offering practical insights and mentorship from experienced founders and industry experts at S&P Global and TiE Islamabad.

NICAT Cohort 8 Aerospace Startup Applications Due July 31

NICAT Cohort 8 applications close July 31, 2026, offering founders a fully funded, zero-equity 12-month incubation program with mentorship, lab access, and investor readiness support.

MSMEs Termed Central to Government’s Growth Strategy at Expo Faisalabad

SAPM on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan called micro, small, and medium enterprises central to the government's growth strategy at Expo Faisalabad 2026, emphasizing export promotion and industrial development.

NIC Faisalabad Concludes Startup Showcase at Faisalabad Expo

NIC Faisalabad concluded a three-day showcase at Faisalabad Expo, connecting founders with industry leaders, government representatives, and investors alongside the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry.