Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan is inviting inventors to apply for the WIPO Inventor Assistance Program, offering free legal support to file patents in Pakistan and internationally for those who lack the resources to protect their inventions. Apply at iap.wipo.int.

NICAT and Jazz Business have signed a Memorandum of Understanding under which startup ideas and proofs-of-concept will be evaluated by Jazz Enterprise for potential commercialisation, creating stronger pathways from idea to market-ready solution for Pakistani innovators.

Pathfinder CITADEL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad to strengthen academia-industry collaboration, advancing talent development, entrepreneurship, AI adoption, and innovation through joint programs and engagement platforms.

E-Lot Park, an innovative startup incubated at Iqra University IU CORE Centre of Research and Entrepreneurship, has been selected for the NIC Karachi Foundry Program, a national platform dedicated to nurturing high-potential startups across Pakistan.

HandsOn Communicator, an emerging startup from Iqra University IU CORE Centre of Research and Entrepreneurship, has secured a place among the top 34 finalists of the Lok Sahaita STEM Talent Search Program, marking a significant milestone for student entrepreneurship at Iqra University.

NIC Karachi has established the Women In Technology Council led by Fizzah Khan, bringing together women leaders to advance inclusion, leadership, and innovation in Pakistan’s tech ecosystem.

NIC Peshawar’s Startup Connect session on Innovation Prescribed highlights how technology and startups are shaping accessible and smarter healthcare systems in Pakistan.

NIC Karachi x Orbit Ventures Acceleration Cohort 3 gathers leading industry experts and investors on March 24, 2026 to evaluate high-potential startups ready for rapid growth.

NIC Karachi announces the 3rd edition of Pakistan Investor Lab, a 2-day program offering hands-on training in startup investing, valuation, and deal-making on March 25–26, 2026.

Senator Sarmad Ali discussed the challenges and opportunities in shaping Pakistan’s global image at NIC Islamabad’s Distinguished Speaker Series, emphasizing perception, media narratives, and youth influence.

NIC Peshawar’s Cohort 15 demonstrates the expanding startup ecosystem in Pakistan, attracting 511 applications from young founders across diverse sectors including AI, SaaS, EdTech, healthtech, e-commerce, and food.

Founder Institute Cohort 4 at NIC Islamabad is guiding early-stage founders through mentorship, validation, and startup development to transform ideas into revenue-generating businesses.