Episode eight of Perfect Pitch, themed around building safer, smarter and more sustainable futures, saw five startups pitch to a jury of investors, with Arm Rehab Technologies winning PKR 1 million and Gul Technology finishing as runner-up.

Episode seven of Perfect Pitch, themed around innovation for dignity, access and everyday impact, saw five startups pitch to a jury of investors, with Nano Drop winning PKR 1 million and UFree finishing as runner-up.

Calcix International won the PKR 1 million prize in Episode 4 of Perfect Pitch, beating out Royala Foods, LibXR Education, Green Plastic, and Fruit Zoo.

InLights Solutions won the PKR 1 million prize in Episode 3 of Perfect Pitch, beating out Adversify, Chiragh Education Technologies, Camsol Tech, and Banana Leather.

Ekko Private Limited won the PKR 1 million prize in Episode 2 of Perfect Pitch, beating out Sports Drive Technologies, Salam Kids TV, Happo, and Sabza Hydroponics.

Compliance Machine took the PKR 1 million prize in Episode 1 of Perfect Pitch, a PM Youth Programme and HEC initiative with HUM TV, featuring five startups including Cryo, Yumkins Foods, and Alexis Bikes.

Higher Education Commission and HUM Network have introduced The Perfect Pitch, a televised initiative showcasing innovative Pakistani startups to national audiences.

HEC and the Prime Minister's Youth Programme have announced the jury for Perfect Pitch, a televised startup competition premiering September 5 on HUM News.

Dr Faisal Kamiran, founder of Addo AI, has been honoured with the APSUP Excellence Award 2026 for Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year, presented by Governor of Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, recognising his journey from AI research and academia to building a globally impactful technology company from Pakistan.

Higher Education Commission has asked universities across Pakistan to review and modernize degree programmes and curricula as part of a nationwide transformation exercise aimed at Industrial Revolution 5.0.

Dr Javaid Laghari, Chairman of the HEC National Task Force on Business Incubation Centers, visited IoBM on July 15, 2026, meeting with university leadership and engaging with SSKIC and ORIC representatives to review research, innovation, and industry-academia collaboration initiatives.

NIC Hyderabad participated in HEC’s TDF Impact Showcasing 2026, engaging with researchers, startups, and policymakers to turn academic innovation into real-world impact.