Lumen Technologies will acquire cloud networking startup Alkira for $475 million in an all cash deal aimed at expanding cloud and artificial intelligence networking capabilities.
Applications for the National Idea Bank Hackathon will close on May 30, offering participants mentorship, networking, coaching and pre incubation opportunities.
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.
A stakeholder consultation session under NAIIH brought government and industry together in Islamabad to discuss Pakistan’s sovereign AI infrastructure and long term digital transformation goals.
NIC Faisalabad is hosting a startup investing workshop titled Mastering the Art of Investing on May 20, 2026, designed for industry leaders, aspiring angel investors, and venture capitalists looking to build frameworks for high-impact investment decisions.
The Center of Excellence in Gaming and Animation has announced that Cohort 2 of its incubation program is beginning soon, inviting a new wave of founders, creators, and builders to turn ideas into products and concepts into ventures.
The Center of Excellence in Gaming and Animation is accepting applications for its free three-month Unreal Engine track under Batch 03, offering hands-on training in real-time development, Blueprint scripting, and cinematic storytelling.
Ignite — National Technology Fund held an Industry Stakeholder Consultation Session on the Sovereign AI Infrastructure Initiative under the National AI Innovation Hub at NIC Lahore on May 4, 2026.
Ignite, under Ministry of IT & Telecom, has extended the application deadline for the Prime Minister’s Cloud Program for Startups to February 20, 2026, supporting 100 tech startups with cloud reimbursement.
Ministry of IT and Telecom and Ignite will establish two outdoor Digital Learning Pods in Islamabad to provide free Urdu based digital education for children, women, youth, persons with disabilities and the transgender community under the Digital Roshni initiative.
Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) signs an MoU with HUB47 to promote Pakistani startups and IT companies in the UAE, marking a new chapter in cross-border collaboration and growth for Pakistan’s tech ecosystem.
Ignite, under the Ministry of IT & Telecom and Ministry of Climate Change, launches Pakistan Startup Competition for COP30, inviting ClimateTech and GreenTech startups to present sustainable innovations on a global platform in Brazil.
National Incubation Center Lahore opens applications for Cohort 3, offering PKR 5 million grants, U.S. exposure, and mentorship to Pakistan’s next wave of entrepreneurs.
Pakistan Startup Fund, backed by the Ministry of IT and Telecom, will launch on October 8 at NIC Islamabad, offering equity-free funding to support bigger rounds for Pakistan’s growing startup ecosystem.
Lumen Technologies will acquire cloud networking startup Alkira for $475 million in an all cash deal aimed at expanding cloud and artificial intelligence networking capabilities.
Applications for the National Idea Bank Hackathon will close on May 30, offering participants mentorship, networking, coaching and pre incubation opportunities.
SMEDA represented Pakistan at the 9th Meeting of D 8 SME Governmental Bodies, focusing on regional cooperation, trade facilitation and SME development initiatives.
Angel Investor, presented by SISI Al Kauthar University, aims to connect high potential startups in Pakistan with pre screened investors, mentorship access and long term business partnerships.