Tag: Ignite

Pakistan’s VoltShare Raises Six-Figure Investment, Expands into North America with Canada Startup Visa

VoltShare, a NIC Lahore-incubated startup, secures six-figure funding from a Canadian investor and expands to North America through Canada’s Startup Visa Program, reshaping EV charging infrastructure.

Pakistan Launches Startup Policy Brief to Close Funding Gap

Telenor, STZA, Visa, i2i, and Telenor Velocity jointly launched a Startup Policy Brief to unlock capital and streamline regulations for startups in Pakistan.

NIC Lahore Launches 2nd Cohort with PKR 5 Million Grant and Silicon Valley Opportunity

NIC Lahore announces its 2nd cohort, offering PKR 5 million grants, a 4-week Silicon Valley program, and dedicated support for women-led startups. Apply by June 9, 2025.

NIC Lahore Startups from Pakistan Join Plug and Play Silicon Valley Program

Four startups from NIC Lahore, backed by Ignite and Pakistan’s IT Ministry, are participating in Plug and Play’s GOAL Program in Silicon Valley, showcasing Pakistani innovation on a global platform.