At the AI and Digital Bridge Forum in Astana, accelerators including Alchemist, StartX, and Draper University discussed how Central Asian AI startups are reaching US customers and investors.

NIC Lahore will host a session on Go Global, How HBL Powers Tech Expansion, featuring Umar Zia Khan of HBL, exploring how financial solutions can help tech businesses expand beyond borders.

Accelerate Prosperity has invested in Lahore-based Tarsil, a field service management platform serving 400+ businesses across Pakistan, to fund R&D and support its expansion into the GCC and Africa.

BridgeStart Pakistan is collaborating with Asia Web3 Alliance Japan to give selected Pakistani startups access to workshops, market expansion support, and acceleration opportunities in Japan.

NIC Lahore is highlighting its partnership with Plug and Play Tech Center, offering startups access to global markets and international mentorship.

Sabina Babayeva, Head of Hub at Tenity, evaluated startup pitches at NICAT and praised the standard of innovation on display, calling for stronger global expansion plans.

Pathfinder CITADEL has named Ather Imran Nawaz, Advisor to Chairman at Lakson Group, as Mentor of the Week for Session 2 of Cohort 2, with a session focused on go to market and global expansion strategy for startups.

NIC Karachi is hosting a curriculum session on Growth Hacking for Startups on July 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM, featuring Faisal Siddiqui, Advisor and Consultant for Tech Companies in Global Business Expansion, covering acquisition channels, growth strategies, and key metrics for scaling.

Four Pakistani startups will represent the country at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 under Ignite’s support, showcasing innovation in artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, analytics, and event technology.

Pakistani coworking startup COLABS has launched its first international campus in Riyadh, marking a major expansion into Saudi Arabia’s growing startup ecosystem.

PIXS 2026 opens applications for Pakistani tech and IT-enabled startups, offering visibility to investors, accelerators, and international partners across AI, FinTech, SaaS, and more.

After a successful launch in Kenya, the youth innovation program is expanding to another country, building a global community of young leaders and entrepreneurs.