Business Incubation Center at University of Peshawar will begin Cohort 3 interviews for shortlisted startups starting Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

MediWeb, a startup incubated at IU CORE, has secured a place among the Top 34 Finalists of the Lok Sahaita STEM Talent Search Program.

Womenza Pakistan is inviting universities across the country to partner for the Women Excellence Awards 2026, focused on women empowerment, entrepreneurship, and leadership, with events planned in Karachi and Lahore.

Pathfinder Citadel and IEEE Islamabad Section have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance talent development, foster innovation, promote emerging technologies, and strengthen industry-academia partnerships within Pakistan's innovation ecosystem.

National Incubation Center Karachi has partnered with Karachi School of Business and Leadership as Official Outreach Partner for ELXR Hackathon 2026, connecting aspiring innovators, entrepreneurs, developers, and problem-solvers with one of Pakistan's leading hackathons.

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.