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 Karachi Campus Ambassador Fateema Amin conducted an online Cohort 16 induction and awareness session for Habib University students, introducing them to the NIC Karachi ecosystem, startup journey, and entrepreneurial opportunities available through the incubation programme.

Noor Ul Ain Javed, Founder and CEO of Hirenum and an NIC Lahore startup founder, has been selected as a finalist for Women in Tech Pakistan by Standard Chartered, recognising her AI-powered personal branding platform for professionals and executives on LinkedIn.

NIC Islamabad hosted its Cofounder Club Meetup bringing together founders, aspiring co-founders, students, and professionals for rapid-fire pitches, reverse pitching sessions, and dedicated matchmaking booths connecting startups with potential co-founders, interns, and team members.