Ministry of IT and Telecom and Ignite will establish two outdoor Digital Learning Pods in Islamabad to provide free Urdu based digital education for children, women, youth, persons with disabilities and the transgender community under the Digital Roshni initiative.

BridgeStart Global Gateway enables Pakistani startups to connect directly with leading international accelerators, offering global immersion, mentorship, and cross-border market access with no prior admission required.

Pakistan Stock Exchange collaborates with NIC Hyderabad under the Investor Readiness Series to guide startups on listing opportunities through the GEM Board, enhancing their access to capital markets and growth financing.

Ignite – National Technology Fund proudly represents Pakistan at TechCrunch 2025 in San Francisco, showcasing four groundbreaking startups in AI, fintech, and safety innovation.

A delegation from the Civil Services Academy visited NIC Karachi to explore Pakistan’s innovation and startup ecosystem, fostering collaboration between policymakers and the country’s entrepreneurial community.

Ignite, under the Ministry of IT & Telecom and Ministry of Climate Change, launches Pakistan Startup Competition for COP30, inviting ClimateTech and GreenTech startups to present sustainable innovations on a global platform in Brazil.

National Incubation Center Lahore opens applications for Cohort 3, offering PKR 5 million grants, U.S. exposure, and mentorship to Pakistan’s next wave of entrepreneurs.

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.