The Sindh Enterprise Development Fund has opened applications for its Enterprise Grant Scheme, offering up to PKR 35 million to businesses across five target sectors.
Dr Faisal Kamiran, founder of Addo AI, has been honoured with the APSUP Excellence Award 2026 for Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year, presented by Governor of Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, recognising his journey from AI research and academia to building a globally impactful technology company from Pakistan.
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.
Iqra University IU CORE is hosting its Cohort 4 Pitch Deck Round on June 12, 2026, at the Main Campus, where aspiring student entrepreneurs will present their startup ideas, innovations, and business visions to an audience of mentors and evaluators.
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.
The Sindh Enterprise Development Fund has opened applications for its Enterprise Grant Scheme, offering up to PKR 35 million to businesses across five target sectors.
Dr Faisal Kamiran, founder of Addo AI, has been honoured with the APSUP Excellence Award 2026 for Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year, presented by Governor of Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, recognising his journey from AI research and academia to building a globally impactful technology company from Pakistan.
SECP has sent a draft Venture Capital Bill to the Board of Investment, proposing a regulatory framework to increase startup investment access in Pakistan.