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.

Royella Foods, a startup incubated at National Incubation Center Faisalabad, has been awarded the UNESCO and Nestle Global Youth Grant, with founder Raees Ur Rehman invited to UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to represent the venture and Pakistan's startup ecosystem on an international platform.

National Incubation Center Hyderabad is hosting a Co-Founder Hunt on June 18, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at NIC Hyderabad, connecting aspiring entrepreneurs and solo founders with potential co-founders to build ventures together. Apply at the official link.

NIC Islamabad's Founder Institute Cohort 5 completed its first curriculum session on Vision and Mission on June 16, 2026, led by mentors Colin Howes of Series-A, Zibber Mohiuddin of Panasian Group, and Raza Afzal of Truck It In, challenging founders to define the purpose behind their ventures.