BIC University of Balochistan launches a three-day Open House and Business Plan Competition to prepare incubated startups for investor opportunities and enhance investment readiness.
SeedRise KP Fund launches to address early-stage startup financing gaps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through structured capital mechanisms and ecosystem engagement.
Pakistan Startup Connect, developed by Ignite under MoITT, has gained international recognition in the ICT-Empowered SMEs 2025 study, showcasing the country’s growing digital innovation and startup acceleration ecosystem.
Pakistan Stock Exchange collaborates with NIC Hyderabad under the Investor Readiness Series to guide startups on listing opportunities through the GEM Board, enhancing their access to capital markets and growth financing.
Ignite National Technology Fund, under the Ministry of IT & Telecom, has issued an RFP for establishing and managing the Women Innovation & Startup Empowerment Lab (WISE Lab) to boost women entrepreneurship in Pakistan. Deadline: November 13, 2025.
VoltShare, incubated at NIC Lahore, has become the first Pakistani startup selected for Plug and Play China’s Cross-Border Program, positioning itself in Asia’s largest EV ecosystem with support from MoITT and Ignite.
Ignite under MOITT, in partnership with HUM Network, has launched the Center of Excellence in Gaming and Animation (CEGA) to incubate 200 startups, train 10,000 individuals, and establish Pakistan as a regional creative hub.
Ignite and TDAP are sponsoring Pakistani startups to participate in Singapore FinTech Festival 2025, the world’s largest FinTech gathering. Applications close on September 17, 2025.
Ignite - National Technology Fund announces openings for Manager and Assistant Manager positions in Partnerships and Collaboration. Apply via NJP portal before August 1, 2025.
BIC University of Balochistan launches a three-day Open House and Business Plan Competition to prepare incubated startups for investor opportunities and enhance investment readiness.
SeedRise KP Fund launches to address early-stage startup financing gaps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through structured capital mechanisms and ecosystem engagement.
Canberra-based Faz Australia, co-founded by Pakistani-origin entrepreneur Atif Nisar and doctor Maria Iftikhar, has secured a pilot contract with ACT Health for its artificial intelligence medical scribe platform MedTalk, marking a major milestone for the Pakistani diaspora in Australian healthtech.
HICOOL 2026, the largest startup competition in China, is now open for international applications. Tech-oriented startups across 12 sectors can compete for USD 15 million in equity-free prizes, investor access, and a pathway into Beijing's startup ecosystem. Deadline: April 14, 2026.