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.

Applications for the 13th Tameer Awards 2026, hosted by Wafi Energy Pakistan, are now open for high potential startups and founders with a prototype ready to scale, offering national recognition to Pakistan's next generation of entrepreneurs.

Hungry Boys, a FoodTech startup founded by Maratib Ali Lashari, is making food delivery more accessible for students and underserved communities through a batch-delivery model, now serving over 800 active monthly users.

NIC Faisalabad is hosting InvoZone CEO Furqan Aziz for its next Gather and Grow event on August 6, offering attendees the chance to learn from his leadership journey and explore the future of AI and software development.

NIC Faisalabad is hosting a LinkedIn Live on August 4 featuring Sheikh Hammad Amjad, who will share lessons from building 11 startups across industries including fashion, food, travel, and agriculture over 17 years of entrepreneurship.

NIC Faisalabad incubated startup RideMate has been recognized as an Emerging Startup at the Pakistan Startup Awards 2026, for its work building a carpooling and rideshare platform in Pakistan's mobility sector.

NIC Faisalabad, backed by Ignite National Technology Fund and the Ministry of IT and Telecom, has opened applications for founders building in healthtech, fintech, mobility, food tech, and AI and SaaS, offering mentorship, research support, industry access, and investor connections.

Salman Ahmed Khan, Project Director at NIC Faisalabad, is judging the SEE Pakistan Local Round of the World Startup Championship 2026 at Superior University Faisalabad, bringing together innovators, investors, and industry leaders as part of Pakistan's largest entrepreneurial movement.

NIC Faisalabad concluded a three-day showcase at Faisalabad Expo, connecting founders with industry leaders, government representatives, and investors alongside the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

NIC Faisalabad startups showcased products at Day 1 of the Faisalabad Expo, engaging with visitors and industry stakeholders, with visits from Punjab CM advisor Ali Dar and University of Agriculture Faisalabad VC Dr Zulfiqar.

Dr Khalid Mahmood, Founder of SAWIE Ecosystems, credits NIC Faisalabad's Founder Institute programme and mentorship for helping transform his AgriTech venture into an investment-ready business model.

NIC Faisalabad is hosting a session on hiring and team building with Innovative Advisory Founder and CEO Jawad Amin, helping startups attract talent and structure teams for long-term growth.