NIC Islamabad is set to host the Annual Investors Summit 2025 on October 8, bringing together top startups, investors, and ecosystem leaders to showcase innovation and foster investment across Pakistan’s digital economy.
NIC Karachi has inducted 32 startups into its Cohort 14, representing diverse sectors such as fintech, AI, and cybersecurity. The new batch will receive mentorship, funding access, and opportunities for collaboration to scale innovative solutions in Pakistan’s growing tech ecosystem.
Ignite National Technology Fund is set to launch the Women Innovation and Startup Empowerment Lab (WISE Lab) in Islamabad, offering incubation space, nationwide training, and grants of up to Rs. 2 million for women-led startups.
Ignite National Technology Fund, under the Ministry of IT & Telecom, has issued an RFP for establishing and managing the Women Innovation & Startup Empowerment Lab (WISE Lab) to boost women entrepreneurship in Pakistan. Deadline: November 13, 2025.
NIC Hyderabad, established under Ignite and the Ministry of IT & Telecom, celebrated its third anniversary and graduated 32 startups, with Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja emphasizing modern facilities and government support for young entrepreneurs.
NIC Hyderabad celebrated its third anniversary and graduated 32 startups from Cohorts 4 and 5, with Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja highlighting government support for innovation and Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
VoltShare, incubated at NIC Lahore, has become the first Pakistani startup selected for Plug and Play China’s Cross-Border Program, positioning itself in Asia’s largest EV ecosystem with support from MoITT and Ignite.
Ignite under MOITT, in partnership with HUM Network, has launched the Center of Excellence in Gaming and Animation (CEGA) to incubate 200 startups, train 10,000 individuals, and establish Pakistan as a regional creative hub.
Ignite and TDAP are sponsoring Pakistani startups to participate in Singapore FinTech Festival 2025, the world’s largest FinTech gathering. Applications close on September 17, 2025.
Ignite, under the Ministry of IT and Telecom Pakistan, unveils AI Wrapper Competition 2025, inviting innovators to develop AI-driven solutions in education, healthcare, governance, climate, agriculture, and finance.
Ignite and TDAP are inviting high-potential Pakistani startups to apply for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco. Shortlisted startups will receive full or partial sponsorship to showcase innovations on a global stage.
Ignite, in collaboration with TDAP, is inviting high-potential Pakistani startups to pitch their innovations at GITEX Expand North Star 2025, taking place from October 12–15 in Dubai. Application deadline: August 28, 2025.