Over 40 Pakistani startups and more than 80 VCs are gathering in Riyadh for the Paklaunch Unconference to deepen Saudi–Pakistan tech and investment links, with major founders and investors participating.
Startup Weekend Lahore 2025, hosted by CeDAR at LUMS, brought together innovators, mentors, and investors to develop FutureTech solutions in Blockchain, Web3, Fintech, and AI, fostering Pakistan’s growing startup ecosystem.
Wafi Energy Pakistan hosts the 12th Tameer Awards 2025, recognizing young entrepreneurs across six innovation categories including clean energy, technology, and women empowerment, highlighting Pakistan’s thriving startup ecosystem.
Ignite – National Technology Fund, under the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, invites AI-focused startups and companies to join its AI Ideation and Co-Design Workshop aimed at building an AI-enabled government ecosystem in Pakistan.
Startups at Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 have raised $2.45 billion in funding and generated $1.36 billion in revenue, reflecting the UAE’s growing global influence in technology, AI, fintech, and life sciences.
NUML University Islamabad’s Department of Management Sciences has announced its flagship Business Plan Competition 2025, inviting students and alumni to pitch innovative business ideas on November 19–20 at Confucius Hall.
IBA Karachi’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) announces I-Bazaar 2025, a dynamic event promoting innovation, learning, and entrepreneurship through exhibitions, networking, and startup showcases.
Sindh’s Directorate of Youth Affairs has announced the Sindh Youth Science & Tech Festival 2025, inviting young innovators aged 15–29 to showcase projects in science and technology. Winners will receive prizes up to Rs. 100,000.
IBA-CED and Sapphire Consulting Services have partnered to launch Sindh’s first government-supported startup accelerator, backed by SEDF, to empower local entrepreneurs with mentorship, funding access, and business growth opportunities.
IBA Karachi’s Dr. Lalarukh Ejaz joined the jury panel for the CITADEL Pathfinder Davos Startup Challenge National Round, evaluating Pakistan’s top startups competing for a chance to represent the country at Davos 2026.
NIC Islamabad’s SPARK Series roundtable gathered leaders from academia, government, and industry to discuss strategies for commercializing academic research in Pakistan, focusing on technology transfer, IP reform, and innovation-driven collaboration.
Accelerate Prosperity has opened applications for the Startup Pakistan ESO Capacity Building and Pilot Program 2025–26, aiming to strengthen incubators, accelerators, and entrepreneurship support organisations nationwide.
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.
Over 40 Pakistani startups and more than 80 VCs are gathering in Riyadh for the Paklaunch Unconference to deepen Saudi–Pakistan tech and investment links, with major founders and investors participating.
Startup Weekend Lahore 2025, hosted by CeDAR at LUMS, brought together innovators, mentors, and investors to develop FutureTech solutions in Blockchain, Web3, Fintech, and AI, fostering Pakistan’s growing startup ecosystem.
HBL and Visa have launched ‘She’s Next Pakistan’, a programme offering a $10,000 grant to support and empower women entrepreneurs, driving inclusive economic growth and financial innovation across Pakistan.
Farmdar secures strategic investment from ADB Ventures to scale its AI and satellite-powered agriculture solutions across South and Southeast Asia, supporting farmers, agribusinesses, and financial institutions with high-accuracy crop insights.