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Pakistani Startups Raise 59 Million Dollars in First Half of 2026

Pakistani startups raised 59 million dollars in the first half of 2026, with the majority coming from Fasset's 51 million dollar Series B, according to a new round-up from i2i Ventures.

Startup World Cup Pakistan Edition Qualifiers Head to Hyderabad

Startup World Cup 2026 Pakistan Edition Qualifiers are coming to NIC Hyderabad, giving founders the chance to pitch investors and compete for a 1 million dollar investment prize on July 21.
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NIC Karachi Joins ELXR Hackathon 2026 as Official Outreach Partner

National Incubation Center Karachi has partnered with Karachi School of Business and Leadership as Official Outreach Partner for ELXR Hackathon 2026, connecting aspiring innovators, entrepreneurs, developers, and problem-solvers with one of Pakistan's leading hackathons.

NIC Islamabad Opens Summer Internship 2026 Applications

NIC Islamabad has opened applications for its Summer Internship 2026, a hyper-intensive 4 to 6 week programme starting July 9, offering real exposure to startup incubation, ecosystem access, and hands-on learning. Apply by July 6 at jobs@changemechanics.pk.

Ignite Opens Applications for Pakistani Startups at LEAP 2026

Ignite, the National Technology Fund, is sponsoring selected Pakistani startups to participate in LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3, 2026, offering global investor access, strategic partnerships, and Middle East market exploration. Apply by July 11.

NIC Karachi Invites Food Security AgriTech Founders to Apply

National Incubation Center Karachi is inviting founders, entrepreneurs, and problem solvers working on Food Security and AgriTech innovations to apply for Cohort 16, offering mentorship, industry connections, and ecosystem support to build scalable solutions.

NIC Islamabad Founder Institute Hosts Pitch Perfect Session on July 2

NIC Islamabad's Founder Institute Cohort 5 is hosting Pitch Perfect, a session on mastering startup storytelling led by Programme Manager Kamran Taufiq Khan on July 2, 2026, helping founders turn their journey into compelling narratives that resonate with investors, partners, and customers.

NIC Karachi Hosts SpeedUp 2026 for Youth Innovation and Careers

NIC Karachi hosted SpeedUp 2026 in collaboration with DigiCreates and Opti Sphere Network, bringing together students, industry leaders, creators, developers, designers, and aspiring entrepreneurs for career insights, mentorship, networking, and ecosystem support.

NIC Karachi Hosts Cursor AI Workshop for Web Apps and Micro-SaaS

National Incubation Center Karachi is hosting a hands-on workshop on July 2, 2026, led by Muhammad Hassan Khalid of LMKR, teaching founders and builders how to use Cursor AI, MCP Servers, and Cursor Skills to accelerate web application and Micro-SaaS product development.

NIC Karachi Judges Startup Launchpad at UIT University

NIC Karachi team served as judges at the Startup Launchpad organised by UIT University, invited by Provost Dr Kashif Mehmood, evaluating student-led early-stage business ideas and providing feedback to strengthen their entrepreneurial journey.

NIC Karachi Hosts Leadership Session with Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui

National Incubation Center Karachi is hosting You Don't Have to Do It Alone on July 2, 2026, led by Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui, CEO and Founder of polly and other stories, helping founders build ecosystems, partnerships, and leadership confidence through stakeholder mapping and self-advocacy.

NIC Islamabad Founder Institute Holds Revenue Model Session

NIC Islamabad's Founder Institute Cohort 5 held a Revenue and Business Model session led by mentors Jivko Ivanov, Anna Leshchuk, and Zunaira Omar, covering business model frameworks, pricing strategies, revenue streams, and customer economics for sustainable startup growth.

NIC Islamabad Hosts Fatima Jinnah Women University Students Visit

NIC Islamabad welcomed students from the Business Incubation Center at Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi for an inspiring visit, featuring an interactive session with the Project Director and direct interaction with female founders from the current incubation cohort.

NIC Faisalabad Hosts Legal Frameworks and IP Session

National Incubation Center Faisalabad is organising a session on Legal Frameworks and Intellectual Property led by Barrister Ahmed Uzair, Partner at AUC, helping startup founders understand business structures, contracts, trademarks, copyrights, and intellectual property protection.

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Pakistani Startups Raise 59 Million Dollars in First Half of 2026

Pakistani startups raised 59 million dollars in the first half of 2026, with the majority coming from Fasset's 51 million dollar Series B, according to a new round-up from i2i Ventures.

Startup World Cup Pakistan Edition Qualifiers Head to Hyderabad

Startup World Cup 2026 Pakistan Edition Qualifiers are coming to NIC Hyderabad, giving founders the chance to pitch investors and compete for a 1 million dollar investment prize on July 21.

GCBC Opens Applications for 2026 Climate Finance Accelerator Programme

The Global Capacity Building Coalition has opened applications for its 2026 Accelerator, welcoming organisations providing capacity building support for country platform development in emerging markets, with virtual information sessions scheduled for July 22 and 29.

NIC Lahore Hosts PASHA ICT Awards Orientation Session

NIC Lahore is hosting an in-person orientation session for startups and tech companies applying to P@SHA ICT Awards 2026, covering categories, eligibility, timelines, and a live Q&A with the P@SHA team.