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Monis Rahman Marks Pakistan’s First Venture Capital Backed Startup

Monis Rahman left Intel to build Rozee in Lahore, becoming widely credited as the founder behind Pakistan's first startup to raise venture capital, with a 2 million dollar round in 2007.
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Business Leader Calls for Central SME Registry Across Regulatory Bodies

Mian Zahid Hussain has urged MoIP, SBP, FBR, and SECP to jointly establish a central SME registry and uniform definition, following SBP's revised classification thresholds effective July 16, 2026.
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National Incubation Center Hyderabad Opens Cohort 9 Applications for Startup Founders

National Incubation Center Hyderabad has opened applications for Cohort 9, inviting startup founders to apply for access to mentorship, investor connections, and a community built to help early-stage ventures grow and scale.
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NIC Karachi Connects Startups with Bykea COO Rafiq Malik in Online Mentorship Session

National Incubation Center Karachi hosted an online coaching session featuring Rafiq Malik, COO and Co-Founder of Bykea, offering startup founders strategic guidance, practical insights, and actionable direction to scale their ventures.
Traction

Ignite Holds Agentic AI Session on No-Code Tools and Digital Transformation in Pakistan

An Agentic AI session for Ignite under Ministry of IT and Telecommunication Pakistan provided hands on exposure to no code AI tools and real world applications, focusing on collaboration, efficiency and AI powered organizational workflows.
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NIC Karachi Hosts Startup Lean Canvas Session with Sheikh Hammad Amjad

National Incubation Center Karachi is hosting a Startup Lean Canvas Model Primary Track Session on 5th May 2026, led by Sheikh Hammad Amjad, to help founders structure their startup ideas and define clear business models
Ecosystem

Jazz Business Signs MoU with NIC Karachi to Support Pakistan’s Early-Stage Startups

Jazz Business has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with National Incubation Center Karachi, giving incubated startups access to mentorship, industry expertise, and enterprise-level growth opportunities.
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Orbit Ventures Demo Day 2026 | NIC Karachi & Peshawar Startups Showcase

Orbit Ventures is hosting a Demo Day in partnership with NIC Karachi and NIC Peshawar, supported by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication and Ignite, spotlighting early-stage startups across SaaS, HR Tech, EdTech, and more.
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NIC War Room Session 2026 | Startups Prepare Pitch Decks Ahead of Investor Summit Pakistan

National Incubation Center hosted a War Room session led by Bilal Farooq Khan, helping startups refine their pitch decks and understand investor expectations ahead of an upcoming Investor Summit.
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NIC Quetta Hosts Post-Incubation Mentoring Session on Digital Marketing Strategy for Startups

NIC Quetta organized a post-incubation group mentoring session on digital marketing strategy led by Badar Khushnood, helping startups strengthen online presence, customer reach, and scalable growth strategies.
Policy

Ignite Hosts Pre-Bid Conference for Management of NIC Quetta

Ignite invites firms to participate in a pre-bid conference on December 18, 2025, at NIC Quetta, BUITEMS, to discuss the provision of services for managing the National Incubation Center.
Policy

NIC Lahore Welcomes Haseeb Shaikh And Bilal Farooq Khan To Advisory Council

Haseeb Shaikh and Bilal Farooq Khan have joined National Incubation Center Lahore’s Advisory Council, bringing expertise in startup ecosystems and innovation to empower Pakistan’s startups.

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Ecosystem

Monis Rahman Marks Pakistan’s First Venture Capital Backed Startup

Monis Rahman left Intel to build Rozee in Lahore, becoming widely credited as the founder behind Pakistan's first startup to raise venture capital, with a 2 million dollar round in 2007.
Policy

Business Leader Calls for Central SME Registry Across Regulatory Bodies

Mian Zahid Hussain has urged MoIP, SBP, FBR, and SECP to jointly establish a central SME registry and uniform definition, following SBP's revised classification thresholds effective July 16, 2026.
Policy

Pakistan Startup Fund Hires Travel Agency Amid Strong Annual Progress

The Ignite-managed Pakistan Startup Fund has begun hiring an air travel agency for FY27, with 39 startups funded this year and nearly 250 applications under review.
Ecosystem

CXO Connect 2026 to Bring Together Founders and Business Leaders

CXO Connect 2026, in collaboration with StartUPulse, is bringing together founders, CXOs, and business leaders on August 15 to build strategies and partnerships shaping the future of leadership.