Pakistan's startup ecosystem has been ranked fourth fastest growing in Asia Pacific for 2026, with NSTP contributing over 9,000 jobs and PKR 20 billion in startup funding.
WISE Lab, Pakistan's first dedicated incubation programme for women led startups, is hosting an in-person open house at NIC Islamabad featuring a panel and hands-on problem solving with OpenSoch.
NIC Islamabad has opened applications for its Acceleration Program, offering up to PKR 5 million in grants, investor access, and a partnership with Founder Institute for growth stage startups.
NIC Islamabad startup OfficeFlowAI signed an incubation partnership with Dhahran Techno Valley and a strategic contract with Maritime Industrial Services at LEAP 2026, marking new international growth for the company.
NIC Islamabad has opened applications for Cohort 6, inviting founders across AI, deep tech, healthtech, IoT, blockchain, and cybersecurity to scale their ventures.
NIC Islamabad welcomed a delegation from OPEN Global, OPEN Islamabad, and OPEN Karachi to showcase its incubation ecosystem and connect local founders with international networks.
Ali Shabbar, Founder and CEO of NIC Islamabad incubated startup DeafTawk, has been conferred the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for his contributions to accessibility and innovation.
Founder Institute Cohort 5 held a session at NIC Islamabad on product development, with mentors discussing validation, MVPs, and the role of AI in building products.
Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja spoke at a training programme on AI for public sector leaders held at National Incubation Center Islamabad.
NIC Islamabad hosted Mission Marketing, an exclusive session with the Spaceman Studios team covering strategy, content and performance marketing to help founders scale their startups.
Pakistan's startup ecosystem has been ranked fourth fastest growing in Asia Pacific for 2026, with NSTP contributing over 9,000 jobs and PKR 20 billion in startup funding.
NIC Faisalabad's Project Director visited Multan universities under the NICF on Wheels initiative, meeting deans, ORIC directors, and researchers to explore innovation and entrepreneurship collaboration.
NIC Hyderabad is hosting an interactive session with IBA Karachi's Yumna Iftikhar on building, validating, and pitching a business, exploring commercial potential and effective pitching.