ComplyEncrypt, a NIC Karachi startup founded by SM Waqas Imam, is helping SMEs automate compliance processes through lean, ISO-aligned solutions, making audit readiness faster and more affordable as businesses expand into international markets.

Founder Institute Cohort 5 held a Legal and Equity session for founders, featuring Mariam Saleem of HP|FKM and Hassan Mufti of Mufti Law, covering legal structures, equity distribution, founder agreements, and intellectual property.

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.

NIC Faisalabad, backed by Ignite National Technology Fund and the Ministry of IT and Telecom, has opened applications for founders building in healthtech, fintech, mobility, food tech, and AI and SaaS, offering mentorship, research support, industry access, and investor connections.

CEGA, the Center of Excellence for Gaming and Animation, has trained over 1,600 creators since its November launch, working toward a national target of 10,000 trained professionals and 200 plus startups incubated in creative technologies, backed by Ignite National Technology Fund.

DEMO Pakistan joins NICAT’s AeroFusion 2026 as Technology Media Partner for Pakistan’s premier aerospace and deep-tech innovation platform taking place in Rawalpindi on 5–6 June 2026.

NIC Islamabad holds investor education workshop covering startup investing, valuation, due diligence, and AI opportunities in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem.

National Incubation Center Islamabad has issued a final call for applications to its Accelerator Program, offering startups up to PKR 5 million in grant funding, global mentorship, and investor readiness support. The deadline is April 5, 2026.

National Incubation Center hosted a War Room session led by Bilal Farooq Khan, helping startups refine their pitch decks and understand investor expectations ahead of an upcoming Investor Summit.

NIC Peshawar’s Startup Connect session on Innovation Prescribed highlights how technology and startups are shaping accessible and smarter healthcare systems in Pakistan.

NIC Karachi x Orbit Ventures Acceleration Cohort 3 gathers leading industry experts and investors on March 24, 2026 to evaluate high-potential startups ready for rapid growth.

NIC Peshawar partners with Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Peshawar, to promote women-led startups, collaboration, and opportunities within Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.