NIC Hyderabad successfully completed Day One of its Cohort 9 Pitching Session, with founders presenting innovative ventures to judges Syed Bilal, Wasio Ali Khan, and Asad B, who provided constructive feedback and evaluations to guide the startup selection process.

NIC Hyderabad has announced the judges for Day One of its Cohort 9 Pitching Session, featuring Ashifa Paracha, Syed Bilal, Wasio Ali Khan, and Asad B, bringing expertise across entrepreneurship, technology, marketing, business strategy, and innovation.

ScholarMark, developed by DecentraSec and incubated at NIC Hyderabad, has completed its first institutional demonstration at ORIC Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, marking a milestone for Pakistan's first AI and blockchain-powered research integrity platform.

NIC Karachi's team visited the Department of Economics and Management Sciences at NED University of Engineering and Technology to introduce students to Cohort 16 and share how the incubation programme supports aspiring entrepreneurs in building scalable startups.

NIC Hyderabad is hosting its Investor Summit 2026 eighth edition on July 29 at NIC Hyderabad, bringing together founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders under the theme Partner Today Build Tomorrow to foster partnerships and drive startup growth across Sindh.

NIC Hyderabad hosted a Pitch Deck Review Session for Cohort 9 applicants, helping founders sharpen value propositions, strengthen business models, and refine their storytelling ahead of the upcoming selection and pitching stage.

NIC Hyderabad and SEED Ventures have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on creating opportunities for founders, expanding network access, and building stronger support structures for entrepreneurship and innovation in the region.

Frances Ferreira, Senior Adviser for Women and Girls at the Commonwealth of Learning, visited NIC Hyderabad to interact with startups and founders, sparking conversations around youth empowerment, women-led innovation, and inclusive entrepreneurship.

National Incubation Center Hyderabad has opened applications for Cohort 9, with a deadline of June 30, 2026, building on a four-year track record of incubating over 200 startups that have collectively generated PKR 1 billion in revenue, secured PKR 540 million in investment, and created over 4,600 jobs.

NIC Peshawar will host a Vision Validation session with Sabahat Bokhari on May 12, focusing on helping startups refine ideas and align with market needs.

National Incubation Center Peshawar is hosting a curriculum session on Go to Market Strategies on May 11, 2026, featuring Saad Raja from Eddiy, covering product positioning, launch strategies, and reaching the right customers.

National Incubation Center Hyderabad was hosted by Shakeel Akhter, Chief Information Officer at The Indus Hospital and Health Network, giving startups direct access to industry leaders, live pitching opportunities, and a tour of one of Pakistan's most advanced healthcare facilities.