NIC Karachi will host a session with Tariq Khan, Clinical Professor at New York University and President of OPEN Global, on using market research and AI to build winning startups on August 11, 2026.

NIC Faisalabad is inviting researchers, innovators and founders working on commercially viable ideas to apply for its incubation programme, offering mentorship, industry linkages and investor access.

NIC Hyderabad held its orientation session for Cohort 9, welcoming a new group of founders into its incubation programme with introductions to its team and networking activities among startups.

NIC Hyderabad hosted a hands on workshop on offline AI and agentic AI using LM Studio, led by Engineer Bilal, teaching participants to run local language models and build AI agents without internet reliance.

NIC Hyderabad will host a panel discussion on renewable energy and climate innovation in collaboration with the Civil Society Support Programme under the Just Energy Transition Café initiative on August 6, 2026.

Courtify, a sports ecosystem platform founded by Zayan Ahmed at NIC Karachi, allows users to book courts, find teammates, connect with coaches and buy or sell sports gear, all through a single platform.

Ignite National Technology Fund and the Higher Education Commission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening Pakistan's innovation, startup, and higher education ecosystem, with the ceremony witnessed by senior leadership from both organizations.

NIC Karachi Women Led Curriculum Track hosted a session with Mahwish Saad Khan, Chief Business Officer at Premier PayFast, focusing on founder identity, personal branding, storytelling, and leadership presence for women entrepreneurs in Pakistan.

NIC Islamabad Cohort 4 acceleration program announces winning startups including APRUS Technologies, EKKO, ezGeyser, Sky Technology & Innovations, and 3Musafir International across healthcare, mobility, sustainability, UAV and social impact sectors.

NIC Islamabad Investor Summit 2026 offers curated access to growth-stage startups and investors, creating a closed-door environment for high-potential investment opportunities.

NIC Islamabad organizes an in-person storytelling workshop with venture builder Samar Hasan to help incubated startups craft compelling narratives and communicate value to investors.

NIC Karachi’s Fintech Track hosted a legal and regulatory deep-dive session with PayFast CEO Adnan Ali, equipping startups with practical insights on compliance and scalable fintech operations.