Pakistan’s tech and startup ecosystem is evolving through AI, fintech, and global expansion opportunities, with investors highlighting challenges and pathways for founders to build scalable technology companies.
The Business Incubation Center at the University of Peshawar will host the final pitch of the KP Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 on November 2, with prizes up to Rs 1 million.
Ignite National Technology Fund and the Higher Education Commission briefed vice chancellors and faculty on the Prime Minister's Spark and Elevate programs, with applications closing on 26 October 2026.
Higher Education Commission and HUM Network have introduced The Perfect Pitch, a televised initiative showcasing innovative Pakistani startups to national audiences.
Ignite National Technology Fund and the Higher Education Commission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening Pakistan's innovation, startup, and higher education ecosystem, with the ceremony witnessed by senior leadership from both organizations.
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.
IBA CED's I-Incubate Program has been awarded the top W category rating in the Higher Education Commission Annual Business Incubation Centre Self-Assessment Scorecard for Financial Year 2024-25, ranking among only 8 out of 40 business incubation centres nationwide.
Pakistan’s tech and startup ecosystem is evolving through AI, fintech, and global expansion opportunities, with investors highlighting challenges and pathways for founders to build scalable technology companies.
The Business Incubation Center at the University of Peshawar will host the final pitch of the KP Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 on November 2, with prizes up to Rs 1 million.
IBA CEDIR will host the pitching and closing ceremony for its Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Certificate in Tech Entrepreneurship cohort on October 31, with nine judges from the startup community.
Participants in the CIE and CITE programs at IBA CEDIR attended weekend sessions on legal, intellectual property and tax essentials and on pitch design, storytelling and investor outreach.