The Business Incubation Center at the University of Peshawar has opened the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 for public sector university students, with prizes up to Rs 1 million.
Applications are open for Pakistani startups seeking to expand into Europe through BridgeStart Pakistan's Global Gateway, offering market access, ecosystem connections and international growth opportunities, with a November 1 deadline.
NIC Faisalabad held a Pitch Readiness Session for shortlisted founders preparing for the Final Pitching Rounds, with guidance from programme staff and Yumkins founder Hira Mubeen.
Russian startups ANTRAKS and Celsus AI joined the Pakistan Investor Summit 2026 pitch session virtually, presenting to Pak Angels founder Mohammad Anwar Khan in a cross-border opportunity facilitated by NIC Karachi.
A delegation from KOICA Pakistan visited NIC Islamabad to explore collaboration on AI, digital transformation, R&D, entrepreneurship and skills development, and to discuss gaps between academia and industry.
NIC Karachi will host an online session with Sukaina Abbas of Enchanté on building executive presence, helping founders present themselves credibly across pitches, investor meetings and media interactions.
NIC Karachi will host an online curriculum session with Syed Azhar of ASF Tech Partners on choosing appropriate technology stacks for FinTech solutions, covering feasibility, cost, security and scalability.
Program Manager Mashal K represented NIC Sialkot at the Pakistan Investors Summit hosted by National Incubation Center Karachi at ITCN Asia, sharing the region's innovation story with investors and industry leaders.
NIC Karachi will host an online session with Saim Siddiqui of ProCheck on emerging technologies such as AI, IoT and robotics transforming industrial automation and operations.
NIC Karachi will host an online session with Saadia Kazmi of WATSUN Engineering and Solutions on navigating industrial regulations, covering ISO, NEQS and IEC compliance standards for founders.
NIC Karachi will host an online session with Jahangir Ansari of Nettax on legal and compliance considerations for startups, covering company registration, founders agreements and clearly defined roles.
NIC Islamabad hosted a Wafi Energy Pakistan roadshow ahead of the 13th Tameer Awards, giving incubated founders and external startups direct feedback on their applications before the submission deadline.
Zayn VC's Investor Readiness Program brought founders and prospective angels together with Faisal Aftab at NIC Islamabad to explore how investors evaluate early-stage startups ahead of the NIC Islamabad Investor Summit.
The Business Incubation Center at the University of Peshawar has opened the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 for public sector university students, with prizes up to Rs 1 million.
Applications are open for Pakistani startups seeking to expand into Europe through BridgeStart Pakistan's Global Gateway, offering market access, ecosystem connections and international growth opportunities, with a November 1 deadline.
WISE Lab Cohort 1 has reached its Final Judging Round, with women founders set to pitch before a panel of twenty judges from Pakistan's startup and business ecosystem.
NIC Faisalabad held a Pitch Readiness Session for shortlisted founders preparing for the Final Pitching Rounds, with guidance from programme staff and Yumkins founder Hira Mubeen.