NIC Islamabad founders completed the Founder Institute program with a 60 second Hot Seat Pitch event before mentors, moving into the next phase of incubation focused on market access and investment readiness.
Accelerate Punjab has signed an MoU with the University of Southern Punjab Multan to support youth entrepreneurship, incubation, and venture development in South Punjab.
The Brave Next Ltd has been named Overall Winner in the Ideation Stage at SEE Pakistan 2026, World Startup Championship, for its AI monitoring platform
IU CORE has introduced its Cohort 4 mentor panel, featuring founders and industry leaders from Telemart, CaterpillHERs, Accelerate Prosperity, BIONIKS, Bykea, and Plouton AI, offering aspiring entrepreneurs strategic guidance and industry expertise as they turn their ideas into meaningful ventures.
Iqra University held the Orientation Ceremony for IU CORE Cohort 4, introducing participants to the programme's vision, mentorship opportunities, and incubation support ahead of building their startups.
Licious, a startup from IU CORE Cohort 1 at Iqra University, has been selected to participate in WIBCON 2026 Karachi, organised by the Pakistan Society for Training and Development at Pearl Continental Hotel, marking another milestone for the university's entrepreneurship programme.
Insijam, formerly known as CoverAsaan and an IU CORE startup from Iqra University, has represented Pakistan at prestigious international business and fintech engagements in China, showcasing Pakistani entrepreneurship and building strategic partnerships for future innovation.
Licious, an IU CORE startup from Iqra University, has won the Innovative Entrepreneur Award at the Women Empowerment Business Showcase 2026 organised by Fatimiyah Higher Education System, earning recognition among 34 participating ventures and a cash prize of PKR 20,000.
SafetyX Pro, a startup from IU CORE Cohort IV at Iqra University, has been selected among the top 12 finalists for the Startup World Cup Regional Final during B Acceleration Week at the BAT B Accelerator Tower, marking a significant international milestone for the university's entrepreneurship programme.
NIC Hyderabad attended the graduation ceremony of Iqra University Hyderabad Campus IU CORE SkillUp Freelance Excellence Program Batch 1, introducing graduates to incubation, mentorship, and entrepreneurship pathways available through NIC Hyderabad.
Iqra University Vice Chancellor Dr Nassar Ikram met with Sindh Enterprise Development Fund CEO Khizar Pervaiz to discuss collaboration on entrepreneurship, skill-based training programs, and strengthening the startup ecosystem in Hyderabad and Tharparkar.
The Brave Next, a startup incubated at IU CORE at Iqra University, has secured a place in the Sindh Acceleration Program led by IBA Center for Entrepreneurial Development, marking a significant milestone for the university's entrepreneurship programme.
NIC Islamabad founders completed the Founder Institute program with a 60 second Hot Seat Pitch event before mentors, moving into the next phase of incubation focused on market access and investment readiness.
Accelerate Punjab has signed an MoU with the University of Southern Punjab Multan to support youth entrepreneurship, incubation, and venture development in South Punjab.
At the AI and Digital Bridge Forum in Astana, accelerators including Alchemist, StartX, and Draper University discussed how Central Asian AI startups are reaching US customers and investors.
NIC Hyderabad met MUET Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Tauha Hussain Ali to discuss renewing their partnership, outreach for upcoming cohorts, and a joint calendar of student and faculty activities.