CEGA will host Lahore Frames, an animation meetup bringing together animators, studios and industry professionals for screenings and networking on September 2, 2026.

CEGA is inviting animators to transform Pakistani heritage into short animations for Threads of Independence, with submissions open until August 12 and a showcase in Karachi and Lahore on August 13.

NIC Islamabad has launched Azadi Pitch, inviting founders across Pakistan to submit a 79-second video on how their startup solves a national challenge, ahead of a live pitch event on August 13, 2026.

CEGA Karachi held orientation for Batch 4 of its Post-Production and 3D Animation training program, introducing trainees to their learning journey across animation, gaming and VFX.

CEGA has opened applications for Incubation Cohort 3, inviting founders and creators building in gaming, animation and interactive entertainment to join a six month, fully free incubation programme.

Pakistan's gaming and animation startups pitched to local and global investors at CEGA's FuturePlay Investor Summit in Karachi, with Sony joining as Creative Tech Partner and applications for Cohort 3 opening September 2026.

Hungry Boys, a FoodTech startup founded by Maratib Ali Lashari, is making food delivery more accessible for students and underserved communities through a batch-delivery model, now serving over 800 active monthly users.

NIC Faisalabad is hosting InvoZone CEO Furqan Aziz for its next Gather and Grow event on August 6, offering attendees the chance to learn from his leadership journey and explore the future of AI and software development.

NIC Peshawar is hosting a session on product development with Gul Jabeen, Director Engineering at Hyly.AI, exploring idea validation, understanding user needs, and building market-ready solutions.

NIC Karachi is inviting cybersecurity startups to apply for Cohort 16, offering mentorship, investor access, and industry support for founders working on threat detection, cloud security, digital identity, and AI security.

Acumen Pakistan is hosting an in-person Information Session at NIC Lahore on August 7, giving prospective applicants a chance to meet the team and learn about the Fellowship's program, community, and application process.

NIC Islamabad welcomed a delegation from Youth Parliament Pakistan to explore the country's startup ecosystem, discussing how AI and DeepTech startups are supported through public-funded incubation and youth-driven policy dialogue.