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SmartSphere Technologies Selected for Qatar Science Technology Park Program

SmartSphere Technologies, an artificial intelligence startup with roots in Pakistan and Dubai, has been selected for the Qatar Science and Technology Park program backed by Qatar Development Bank, marking a significant milestone in the venture's international growth journey.
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NUST TechOne Earns Top HEC Incubator Rating in Pakistan 

NUST National Science and Technology Park's TechOne incubation center has been recognised as the top incubator in Pakistan by the Higher Education Commission, achieving a validated score of 94 percent and the prestigious W Category distinction, housing over 70 startups employing more than 5,000 professionals.
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Muhammad Bilal Abbasi Appointed CEO of Ignite National Technology Fund 

Ignite, the National Technology Fund operating under the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, has welcomed Muhammad Bilal Abbasi as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a new chapter in the organisation's leadership of Pakistan's startup and technology ecosystem.
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NIC Hyderabad Opens Cohort 9 Applications for Startup Founders

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.
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Pakistan Holds Sovereign AI Infrastructure Consultations Across Three Cities

Pakistan's Ministry of IT and Telecommunication and Ignite concluded multi-city consultation sessions under the Sovereign AI Infrastructure Initiative, engaging industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts across Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad to shape a secure and scalable national AI ecosystem.
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NIC Faisalabad Signs MoU with University of Faisalabad

National Incubation Center Faisalabad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The University of Faisalabad to bridge the gap between academia and industry through incubation support, internships, research, innovation, and entrepreneurial engagement activities.
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NIC Faisalabad Hosts Elo Founder Umar Qamar at Gather and Grow

NIC Faisalabad's Gather and Grow community event featured Umar Qamar, founder of elo, who shared how he built one of Pakistan's fastest-growing e-commerce fashion brands from export leftovers into a nationwide digital movement.
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NIC Islamabad Cohort 5 Wraps Design Thinking Workshop

Cohort 5 at NIC Islamabad wrapped up a two-day Design Thinking workshop led by Imran Khattak, pushing startup founders to move from assumption-based building to real user validation and evidence-driven direction.
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Ignite and Ministry of IT Conclude AI Bootcamp for Youth at University of Sialkot 

Ignite, the National Technology Fund, in collaboration with the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, Future Synergy, and University of Sialkot, has successfully concluded an AI Bootcamp providing young Pakistanis with hands-on exposure to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
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NIC Faisalabad Startup SAWIE Ecosystems Featured by International Climate Adaptation Platform

SAWIE Ecosystems, an agritech startup incubated at National Incubation Center Faisalabad, has been featured by the Adaptation Community, an international platform for climate solutions, recognising its work in resource efficiency, artificial intelligence driven analytics, and farmer development.
Ecosystem

NIC Islamabad Partners with Roots International Schools and MIUC Pakistan for Student Innovation 

National Incubation Center Islamabad has partnered with Roots International Schools and Colleges and MIUC Pakistan to create real-world learning opportunities for students through internships, mentorship, startup exposure, and skill development initiatives.
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NIC Peshawar Cohort 15 Completes Business Model Canvas Session with Cynia Ejaz

National Incubation Center Peshawar Cohort 15 founders completed a hands-on Business Model Canvas curriculum session with Cynia Ejaz, exploring customer segments, value propositions, revenue streams, and growth pathways to build stronger business foundations.
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NIC Lahore Startup Blainy Selected for Plug and Play Silicon Valley Program 

Blainy, an artificial intelligence powered academic writing and research assistant incubated at National Incubation Center Lahore, has been selected for the globally renowned Plug and Play Tech Center in Silicon Valley, supported by the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication and Ignite.
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NIC Peshawar Hosts Legal 101 Session for Startup Founders with Barsols Legal Consultants

National Incubation Center Peshawar is hosting an open Legal 101 curriculum session featuring Mohtashim Ahmad Siddiqi and Khalique Zaman from Barsols Legal Consultants, covering company registration, founder agreements, contracts, and compliance for startup founders.
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SmartSphere Technologies Selected for Qatar Science Technology Park Program

SmartSphere Technologies, an artificial intelligence startup with roots in Pakistan and Dubai, has been selected for the Qatar Science and Technology Park program backed by Qatar Development Bank, marking a significant milestone in the venture's international growth journey.
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NUST TechOne Earns Top HEC Incubator Rating in Pakistan 

NUST National Science and Technology Park's TechOne incubation center has been recognised as the top incubator in Pakistan by the Higher Education Commission, achieving a validated score of 94 percent and the prestigious W Category distinction, housing over 70 startups employing more than 5,000 professionals.
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CEGA Opens Fresh Applications for Creator Ambassador Program 

CEGA, the Centre of Excellence in Gaming and Animation, has opened a new round of applications for its Ambassador Program, inviting passionate gaming and animation creators to represent their campus communities and contribute to Pakistan's growing gaming ecosystem.
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D4WEE Hosts Women Entrepreneurship Mentorship Session in KP 

The D4WEE initiative, supported by UN Women Pakistan and KOICA, hosted a Business and Entrepreneurship Support mentorship session led by Malik Shakeel Khan PhD, providing women entrepreneurs across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with practical insights, strategic guidance, and community connections.