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.
SeedRise KP Fund launches to address early-stage startup financing gaps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through structured capital mechanisms and ecosystem engagement.
Paklaunch UNConference 2026 will take place on April 29–30 at Islamabad Serena Hotel, bringing together founders, investors, and industry leaders shaping innovation, fintech, venture capital, and technology across emerging markets.
NIC Karachi organizes a Cohort 14 FinTech session with PayFast CEO Adnan Ali, guiding startups on SBP and SECP licensing, AML/KYC compliance, and investor readiness.
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.
NIC Islamabad has supported 80+ women-led startups across AI, FinTech, ClimateTech, SaaS, and more. Cohort 5 applications are now open, offering equity-free support, global mentorship, and investor exposure.
Tonik and Abhi are transforming financial access in Southeast Asia and Pakistan with mobile-first banking, instant wage access, and digital financial services designed for real-life use
A hands-on training at NIC Karachi helped FinTech founders understand technology stack selection for scalable, secure, and compliant products, led by engineers from MUST.
Pakistan’s startup ecosystem raised $36.6 million in 2025 across 14 equity transactions, with fintech and healthtech leading investment activity and female-led startups securing nearly one-quarter of total capital.
KalPay, a Shariah-compliant fintech platform, secures investment to expand access to education and essential products financing for Pakistan’s underbanked communities.
Swich joins hands with National Incubation Center Karachi to enable entrepreneurs with faster, smarter, and more reliable digital payment solutions, fostering innovation and growth in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem.
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.
StockIntel.com by Capital Stake has become Pakistan’s first multi-broker platform through its integration with Chase Securities, enabling investors to manage multiple brokerage accounts from one interface.
IU CORE and Innovista launch the Innovista Startup League at Iqra University, encouraging student founders to pitch ideas in AI, Fintech, HealthTech, and more.
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.
SeedRise KP Fund launches to address early-stage startup financing gaps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through structured capital mechanisms and ecosystem engagement.
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.
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.