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TMUC Pakistan to Host Pitch Day Connecting Founders With Angel Investors

TMUC Pakistan is hosting a Pitch Day on August 6, 2026, inviting aspiring entrepreneurs to present their startup ideas directly to angel investors with limited spots available for those ready to secure potential funding.
Ecosystem

Highland Startup Challenge 2026 Introduces Tahira Kaleem and Ahad Wazir as Mentors

The Highland Startup Challenge 2026 has introduced Tahira Kaleem of Sustainable Impact Solutions and Ahad Wazir, former Investments Lead at NIC and Karandaaz, as mentors and judges for the competition at Baragali Campus, University of Peshawar.
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Ecosystem

UBL Kicks Off National Innovation Hackathon 2026 With NIC Karachi

UBL, in partnership with NIC Karachi, has kicked off the National Innovation Hackathon 2026, a 3-day innovation sprint bringing the top 25 teams from over 1200 applications to build live fintech solutions for Pakistan's financial services future.
Investments

Pakistani Fintech Oraan Raises Fresh Funding From Epic Angels and WaveMaker

Pakistani fintech Oraan has raised fresh funding from Epic Angels and returning investors WaveMaker and i2i Ventures to expand its gold savings product and enter new markets.
Ecosystem

Bagh-e Empowers Smallholder Farmers Through Agri-Fintech Solutions

Bagh-e is an agri-fintech startup empowering smallholder farmers through digital credit, crop-specific guidance, and technology-driven support, having scaled internationally through the MIFC Global Impact Challenge.
Ecosystem

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.
Investments

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.
Fresh

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.
Investments

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.
Ecosystem

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.
Policy

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.
Policy

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.
Policy

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.
Policy

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.
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Ecosystem

TMUC Pakistan to Host Pitch Day Connecting Founders With Angel Investors

TMUC Pakistan is hosting a Pitch Day on August 6, 2026, inviting aspiring entrepreneurs to present their startup ideas directly to angel investors with limited spots available for those ready to secure potential funding.
Ecosystem

Highland Startup Challenge 2026 Introduces Tahira Kaleem and Ahad Wazir as Mentors

The Highland Startup Challenge 2026 has introduced Tahira Kaleem of Sustainable Impact Solutions and Ahad Wazir, former Investments Lead at NIC and Karandaaz, as mentors and judges for the competition at Baragali Campus, University of Peshawar.
Global Insights

NICAT-Led Pakistan ESO Delegation Wraps Istanbul Ecosystem Visit

NICAT's Pakistan ESOs Delegation, organized by Accelerate Prosperity, completed a five-day Istanbul ecosystem visit exploring Türkiye's venture capital, banking innovation, and tech park infrastructure with stops at Boğaziçi Ventures, Simya VC, and Flat6Labs.
Ecosystem

TDAP and GIFT University Partner for Export-Ready Entrepreneurship

TDAP and GIFT University Gujranwala have signed an MoU under the Global Horizon Initiative to create export-readiness pathways for students, researchers, and young entrepreneurs through industry engagement and applied research.