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IU CORE Startup The Brave Next Joins Sindh Acceleration Program

The Brave Next, a startup incubated at IU CORE at Iqra University, has secured a place in the Sindh Acceleration Program led by IBA Center for Entrepreneurial Development, marking a significant milestone for the university's entrepreneurship programme.
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NIC Faisalabad Startup Royella Foods Wins UNESCO Nestle Global Youth Grant 

Royella Foods, a startup incubated at National Incubation Center Faisalabad, has been awarded the UNESCO and Nestle Global Youth Grant, with founder Raees Ur Rehman invited to UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to represent the venture and Pakistan's startup ecosystem on an international platform.
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NIC Karachi Evaluates IBA Karachi Computer Science Final Year Projects 2026 

National Incubation Center Karachi was invited as evaluators for the Computer Science Final Year Project Exhibition 2026 at IBA Karachi School of Mathematics and Computer Science, engaging with student innovators and discussing pathways for transforming ideas into scalable ventures.
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IBA CED I-Incubate Earns Top HEC Rating Among Pakistan Incubation Centers

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.
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Shabbar Zaidi Urges Pakistani Founders to Explore Alternative Startup Funding Models 

Former FBR chairman Shabbar Zaidi advised Pakistani startups to diversify funding strategies beyond venture capital during a session at IBA Karachi.
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IBA CED Session Shabbar Zaidi | Securing Capital and Global Survival for Pakistani Startups May 2026

IBA Centre for Entrepreneurial Development is hosting an exclusive session featuring Syed Shabbar Zaidi, former Chairman of Federal Board of Revenue and Senior Partner at A.F. Ferguson and Co., focused on capital access and global survival strategies for Pakistani startups.
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SEIC Launches Innovation Fellowship Program 2026 to Bridge Karachi’s Campus and Startup Ecosystem

Sindh Enterprise Incubation Center has launched the SEIC Innovation Fellowship Program 2026, a six-month campus-embedded fellowship open to third and fourth year students across Karachi universities, with only 20 spots available.
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SEIC’s MentorConnect’26 Pairs 20 Startups with Industry Experts for Milestone-Driven Guidance

Sindh Enterprise Incubation Center held MentorConnect'26, connecting 20 startups across HealthTech, EdTech, Logistics, Climate Tech, and AI with 20 seasoned mentors for focused, milestone-driven guidance
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IBA Karachi Celebrates Invent for the Greater Good Challenge 2025 Winners Driving Youth Innovation in Pakistan

IBA Karachi’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Development honors the winners of the Invent for the Greater Good Challenge 2025, highlighting youth-led innovation supported by coaches, judges, collaborators, and industry partners.
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IBA Karachi’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Development Launches I-Bazaar 2025 to Foster Innovation and Startup Culture

IBA Karachi’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) announces I-Bazaar 2025, a dynamic event promoting innovation, learning, and entrepreneurship through exhibitions, networking, and startup showcases.
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IBA CED’s Dr. Lalarukh Ejaz Judges CITADEL Pathfinder Davos Startup Challenge Pakistan Round

IBA Karachi’s Dr. Lalarukh Ejaz joined the jury panel for the CITADEL Pathfinder Davos Startup Challenge National Round, evaluating Pakistan’s top startups competing for a chance to represent the country at Davos 2026.
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Fatima Gobi Ventures and IBA CED Join Forces to Empower Young Entrepreneurs in Pakistan

The Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (IBA Karachi) and Fatima Gobi Ventures have signed an MoU to strengthen Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, connecting young entrepreneurs with investors and fostering sustainable growth.
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IBA Karachi Launches First “Idea to Impact” Workshop to Inspire Future Entrepreneurs

IBA Karachi’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Development is set to host its first “Idea to Impact” workshop on September 8, featuring Umair Jaliawala and Maalik Khaskhely, guiding participants in turning ideas into impactful ventures.

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IU CORE Startup The Brave Next Joins Sindh Acceleration Program

The Brave Next, a startup incubated at IU CORE at Iqra University, has secured a place in the Sindh Acceleration Program led by IBA Center for Entrepreneurial Development, marking a significant milestone for the university's entrepreneurship programme.
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NIC Faisalabad Startup Royella Foods Wins UNESCO Nestle Global Youth Grant 

Royella Foods, a startup incubated at National Incubation Center Faisalabad, has been awarded the UNESCO and Nestle Global Youth Grant, with founder Raees Ur Rehman invited to UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to represent the venture and Pakistan's startup ecosystem on an international platform.
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NIC Hyderabad Hosts Co-Founder Hunt to Match Startup Founders 

National Incubation Center Hyderabad is hosting a Co-Founder Hunt on June 18, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at NIC Hyderabad, connecting aspiring entrepreneurs and solo founders with potential co-founders to build ventures together. Apply at the official link.
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NIC Islamabad Founder Institute Cohort 5 Holds Vision and Mission Session 

NIC Islamabad's Founder Institute Cohort 5 completed its first curriculum session on Vision and Mission on June 16, 2026, led by mentors Colin Howes of Series-A, Zibber Mohiuddin of Panasian Group, and Raza Afzal of Truck It In, challenging founders to define the purpose behind their ventures.