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Pakistani Startups and VCs Head to Riyadh for Paklaunch Unconference to Expand Tech and Investment Ties

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 at LUMS Highlights FutureTech Innovations in Blockchain, Web3, and AI

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.
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Wafi Energy Honors Pakistan’s Emerging Entrepreneurs at the 12th Tameer Awards 2025

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 Invites AI in GovTech Startups to Transform Governance in Pakistan

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.

Hub71 Startups Raise $2.45 Billion as Abu Dhabi’s Innovation Ecosystem Accelerates

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 Business Plan Competition 2025 Opens for Registration, Show Your Startup Idea

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 Launches I-Bazaar 2025 to Foster Innovation and Startup Culture

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 Youth Science & Tech Festival 2025 Set to Inspire Innovation in Karachi

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 Partner to Launch Sindh’s First Government-Supported Startup Accelerator

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 CED’s Dr. Lalarukh Ejaz Judges CITADEL Pathfinder Davos Startup Challenge Pakistan Round

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 Roundtable Paves Way for Commercializing Academic Research in Pakistan

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 Opens Applications for Startup Pakistan ESO Capacity Building Program 2025–26

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.

Four Pakistani Startups Shine Globally as Ignite Showcases Innovation at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in USA

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

Civil Services Academy Visits NIC Karachi to Strengthen Collaboration on Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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.

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Pakistani Startups and VCs Head to Riyadh for Paklaunch Unconference to Expand Tech and Investment Ties

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 at LUMS Highlights FutureTech Innovations in Blockchain, Web3, and AI

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 Empower Women Entrepreneurs with $10,000 Grant Under ‘She’s Next Pakistan’ Programme

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 Receives ADB Ventures Investment to Scale AI and Satellite-Based Agriculture Across Asia

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.